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

Indian benchmark indices closed sharply lower on Monday, with the Sensex dropping 372 points to 76,728 and the Nifty 50 falling 110 points to 23,946, driven by profit booking amid renewed US-Iran geopolitical tensions and weakness in IT and Auto stocks. GIFT Nifty signals a positive start for Tuesday, trading up 45.5 points at 23,999.50. Analysts expect a cautiously optimistic session as investors track ongoing US-Iran negotiations in Qatar, while oil prices edged lower and Asian equities advanced.