Benchmark stock market indices opened sharply lower on Monday due to rising concerns over the rapid surge of Omicron Covid-19 cases around the world. Benchmark indices were trading at day's low with Sensex falling 1300 points and Nifty below 16600.
The Sensex was down 1,329.70 points or 2.33% at 55682.04, and the Nifty was down 402.70 points or 2.37% at 16582.50. About 545 shares have advanced, 2540 shares declined, and 96 shares are unchanged.

Benchmark stock market indices opened sharply lower on Monday due to rising concerns over the rapid surge of Omicron Covid-19 cases around the world. Benchmark indices were trading at day's low with Sensex falling 1300 points and Nifty below 16600.
The Sensex was down 1,329.70 points or 2.33% at 55682.04, and the Nifty was down 402.70 points or 2.37% at 16582.50. About 545 shares have advanced, 2540 shares declined, and 96 shares are unchanged.