Indian benchmark indices witnessed aggressive selling as the BSE Sensex plunged over 600 points, dragged down by sustained foreign capital outflows and weak global cues.

Indian benchmark indices closed on a muted note after a volatile session, with the Sensex slipping 125 points while the Nifty 50 managed to sustain above the 22,600 threshold.

Indian benchmark indices opened higher boosted by strong buying in IT counters, though surging crude oil prices above $113 per barrel kept broader gains in check.

Indian benchmark indices fell for the third consecutive session as Brent crude breached $111 per barrel, escalating domestic inflation concerns.