EARLY TRADE: Sensex down 250 points, Nifty falls below 24,000 in pre-opening

In early trade, the Sensex was down 250 points at 78,550 in the pre-opening session. Nifty followed suit, losing 79 points and staying below the 24,000 mark, currently at 23,900.

At market opening, the Sensex was at 78,542, showing broad selling across sectors as investor sentiment remained cautious. Both benchmarks show signs of volatility amid global market concerns and domestic economic indicators. Traders monitor the market closely, with an eye on important economic data and global developments that affect investor confidence.