New Delhi, May 9 -- Rising tensions between India and Pakistan rattled Dalal Street on May 9, triggering the worst intraday fall in the benchmark indices since April 7, with both falling over 1%.

The ongoing conflict between the neighbouring countries has dampened investor sentiment amid fears that it could escalate into a broader confrontation. Indian armed forces have been intercepting drones and missiles reportedly sent by Pakistan in attempts to breach Indian territory.

On Friday, the Indian Army reported that Pakistani forces had launched multiple attacks using drones and other munitions along the entire western border on the intervening night of May 8 and 9. These attacks were swiftly neutralized by Indian forces, following simila...