<h1>Indian equity markets plunge over 1% as Middle East tensions escalate after US strikes Iranian nuclear facilities</h1> Indian equity markets dropped over 1% with the Sensex falling 931 points to 81,477 and Nifty declining 287 points to 24,825 following escalated Middle East tensions after the US bombed three Iranian nuclear facilities. Technology and industrial stocks led declines while some port and finance companies gained. Asian markets showed mixed performance. An investment strategist noted the market impact may be limited despite regional crisis concerns. Oil prices rose 0.78% to $77.61 per barrel while foreign investors purchased equities worth Rs 7,941 crore.