Stock Market News, Feb. 12 -- The Indian stock market benchmark Sensex extended its losing streak to six sessions, plummeting by over 900 points in morning trading on Wednesday, February 12, amidst mixed signals from global markets. The 30-share index dropped more than 900 points from the last close of 76,294, reaching a low of 75,388, while the Nifty 50 fell below 22,798, experiencing a decline of over 1 percent.

As of 14:28 IST, the Sensex had decreased by 286.62 points, or 0.37 percent, settling at 76,009.20, while the Nifty 50 was down by 77.20 points, or 0.33 percent, at 22,994.60. Analysts identify five main factors contributing to the sell-off in the Indian stock market: caution surrounding the new Income Tax Bill, hawkish remarks...