Stock market today: BSE Sensex plunges over 600 points; Nifty50 near 24,150

Stock market today: The primary driver of the losses was HDFC Bank, the most heavily weighted stock in the Nifty 50, which fell by 3.4%. While BSE Sensex ended the day at 78,956.03, down 693 points, Nifty50 closed the day at 24,139.00, down 208 points.