Sensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates: GIFT Nifty signals a positive start; Asian shares trade lower

Domestic markets paused on Friday after a five-session rally, with the Sensex plunging 607 points to 76,802.90 and Nifty50 falling 155 points to 24,013.10, dragged by IT stock sell-off and profit booking. GIFT Nifty signals a positive start, trading 65 points higher at 24,154. Concerns persist over the monsoon progress, with June rainfall about 38% below normal amid El Niño conditions, while rising oil prices on Middle East tensions and weaker Asian cues remain headwinds.