Airline, hotel stocks fall 3-6% on worries over new coronavirus variant
Airline and hotel stocks were under pressure on November 26 on worries over a new coronavirus variant that has been detected in South Africa. The stocks fell 3-6 percent in the morning trade on fears that the new strain could be vaccine-resistant. The new variant also spooked the market, which was flashing red in the morning trade. At 10.12 am, the Sensex and Nifty were trading 1.6 percent low at 57,870.31 and 17,255.85. The airline and hotel stocks were among the worst hit when the outbreak began as travel came to a standstill with countries imposing curbs to prevent the spread. The stocks recovered after restrictions were eased on the back of speedy vaccination but the new variant could put pressure on the travel industry. The World Health Organization (WHO) is to hold a special meeting on November 26 to discuss the new strain, officials said. Also Read : IndiGo’s Q2 results: Loss widens 20% to RS 1,435 Cr on rising crude oil Identified as B.1.1.529, the variant is a conce...