Stock market today, Feb. 24 -- Indian stock market benchmarks closed sharply lower on Tuesday, February 24, as global uncertainty, geopolitical risks and a steep selloff in technology stocks weighed heavily on investor sentiment.

The decline erased recent gains and pushed the market back into a technically sensitive zone, making near-term support and resistance levels crucial for traders and investors.

The Sensex ended the session down 1,068.74 points, or 1.28%, at 82,225.92. The broader Nifty 50 slipped 276.35 points, or 1.07%, to close at 25,436.65. The selloff wiped out nearly Rs.3 lakh crore of investor wealth, with the total market capitalisation of BSE-listed companies falling to about Rs.466 lakh crore from Rs.469 lakh crore in t...