New Delhi, Feb. 12 -- The Indian stock market continued its downward trajectory for the sixth consecutive session on February 12, with the benchmark Sensex plunging over 900 points in morning trade amid mixed global cues. The 30-share index tumbled from its previous close of 76,294 to an intraday low of 75,388, while the Nifty 50 fell over 1 per cent to touch 22,798.

One of the key reasons behind the persistent market downturn is the escalating global trade tensions triggered by former US President Donald Trump's tariff policies. His shift from targeting select countries such as Mexico, Canada, and China to imposing import tariffs on steel and aluminium across all nations has intensified concerns. The European Union's announcement of ret...