Indian benchmark indices closed lower on Monday, with the BSE Sensex falling 372 points to settle at 76,728.
The Nifty 50 also retreated, closing below the 24,000 mark as investor sentiment cooled amid persistent geopolitical headwinds.
The decline marks a continuation of the recent downturn in Indian equities, which have reversed earlier gains over the past two trading sessions.
Broad-based selling pressure has swept across sectors, reflecting growing caution among market participants.
Rising crude oil prices and fresh military tensions have been the primary drivers of the selloff.
Investors have been booking profits as uncertainty surrounding global supply chains and energy costs intensifies.