Indian equity markets experienced a significant downturn for the third consecutive day, with the Sensex plummeting nearly 1,000 points, as surging crude oil prices, substantial selling in the IT sector, and ongoing geopolitical tensions weighed heavily on investor sentiment. Photograph: Danish Siddiqui/ReutersKey PointsIndian equity markets, Sensex and Nifty, recorded their third consecutive day of decline, with Sensex dropping nearly 1,000 points.The market slump was primarily driven by a sharp increase in ...