Tech stocks slide on AI fears, oil gives Dalal Street a headache

Persian Gulf tensions pushed crude prices near $100, weakening the rupee and causing the Sensex to plunge over 1,100 points mid-session. Despite initial losses, banking stocks rallied, aiding a partial recovery, while IT stocks crashed due to AI disruption fears. Foreign funds saw significant outflows.

Tech stocks slide on AI fears, oil gives Dalal Street a headache
Persian Gulf tensions pushed crude prices near $100, weakening the rupee and causing the Sensex to plunge over 1,100 points mid-session. Despite initial losses, banking stocks rallied, aiding a partial recovery, while IT stocks crashed due to AI disruption fears. Foreign funds saw significant outflows.