Sensex falls 300 points, Nifty below 24,250 as oil rises

Sensex fell as much as 366 points and Nifty50 slipped below 24,250 as Brent crude crossed $90 a barrel amid renewed Middle East tensions. IT stocks led the decline, with Infosys, Bharti Airtel and TCS among the major losers. Pharma, healthcare, consumer durables and auto stocks traded higher, while broader markets remained mixed.