Stock market today, Feb. 28 -- Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty 50 experienced a sharp decline on Friday, reflecting significant drops in global markets after the announcement of an additional 10 percent tariff on Chinese goods unsettled investors. Continued outflows of foreign funds also contributed to investor anxiety.

The 30-share BSE benchmark Sensex fell by 1,379.69 points to reach 73,185.99 during the afternoon session. The Nifty 50 dropped by 309.30 points to hit 22,235.75

In Asian markets, Seoul, Tokyo, Shanghai, and Hong Kong all saw substantial losses.

According to reports, investors' wealth decreased by Rs.7.46 lakh crore during morning trading on Friday, coinciding with a steep decline in the domestic equity market, as th...