Sensex slides nearly 700 points on global cues, profit-taking

On Tuesday, global market weakness and geopolitical tensions led to a strong selloff in Mumbai markets, with the Sensex dropping nearly 700 points and Nifty down by 208 points. Foreign funds aggressively sold off, leading to a net loss. Major sectors like banking and IT saw significant declines, although two companies had strong listings amid the broader market downturn.