Explained: Why sensex, Nifty plunged over 2%

Benchmark equity indices slumped over 2 per cent as markets witnessed heavy sell off across sectors on Monday as concerns over rising Omicron cases spooked investors. The 30-share BSE index plunged 1,190 points or 2.09 per cent to close at 55,822; while the broader NSE Nifty settled 371 points or 2.18 per cent lower at 16,614. https://ift.tt/3yHm9Jk