Share Market Close: Sensex sheds 172 pts; Nifty settles at 24,219; Nifty PSU Bank tumbles 1%

Stock Market Highlights on Monday, Aug 24, 2026: The benchmark indices fell as geopolitical tensions rose after Iran threatened to detain vessels and change transit restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz ahead of the US’s announcement of sanctions against Iran. The Sensex slid 171.72 points, or 0.22 percent, to 77,369.11, while the Nifty50 dropped 32.95 [...] The post Share Market Close: Sensex sheds 172 pts; Nifty settles at 24,219; Nifty PSU Bank tumbles 1% appeared first on shree1news .