Red Alert! D-Street investors lose over Rs 4 lakh crore as Sensex tanks over 900 points; Nifty below 24,900

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty fell sharply on Friday as investors awaited a crucial US jobs report that could influence the Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions. Major sectors including PSU Bank, Oil & Gas, Auto, and Consumer Durables saw declines. Global markets also showed mixed reactions, with oil prices remaining flat.