Global volatility hits Nifty, Sensex in opening, IT stocks slide as Middle East tensions rise

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 4 (ANI): Domestic stock markets witnessed a return of selling pressure on Wednesday morning as global cues turned weak following a fresh escalation in tensions in the Middle East and sharp selling in big technology stocks in the United States.

Benchmark indices opened in the red, reflecting cautious sentiment among investors. The Nifty 50 index opened at 25,675.05, slipping