Indian benchmark indices BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 declined in early trade as surging crude oil prices and fears of escalation in the West Asia conflict weighed on investor sentiment. Continued foreign fund outflows added to market pressure, keeping volatility high

The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 1,899.53 points to 73,847.08 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty surged 572.55 points to 22,903.95