Sensex Crash
Why stock market fell today: Sensex settles 501 pts lower, Nifty below 25,000; 5 reasons behind the drop
Stock Market Crash Today: Indian markets experienced a sharp decline on Friday, with the Sensex and Nifty50 falling due to FII selling, Axis Bank's disappointing earnings, and Citi's downgrade of Indian equities. Global uncertainties surrounding US Fed policy and rising oil prices further contributed to the negative sentiment. Financial stocks were particularly hard hit, leading the broad-based market weakness.
Dr Lal PathLabs, Metropolis, other diagnostic stocks fall up to 3% after Amazon launches home testing service
Shares of diagnostic companies fell after Amazon India launched home diagnostics services in six major cities. The move, in partnership with Orange Health Labs, adds competition to traditional players like Dr Lal PathLabs and Metropolis, prompting investor concerns. Amazon Diagnostics offers over 800 tests with rapid doorstep collection and digital integration.
Ideaforge Technology shares hit 10% upper circuit after bagging Rs 137 crores order to supply mini UAVs to MoD
Ideaforge Technology shares surged 10% after winning a Rs 137 crore defence order to supply Mini UAVs to the Ministry of Defence. Despite strong YTD gains and technical strength, analysts remain cautious with a ‘Sell’ rating. Ideaforge leads in indigenous drone deployment with a strong presence across defence and infrastructure sectors.
Why stock market fell today? Key factors behind 511-point Sensex crash, Nifty below 25,000
Stock Market Crash Today: Indian markets traded lower, mirroring Asian peers, due to escalating Middle East tensions following U.S. airstrikes in Iran, which led to a surge in crude oil prices. IT stocks also faced pressure after Accenture's sell-off, further contributing to the market decline. Concerns over inflation and potential delays in Fed rate cuts added to the negative sentiment.
Ola Electric shares slide 6% to all-time low after fresh block deal
Ola Electric shares hit an all-time low on Monday after a fresh block deal involving 0.8% equity. The stock has plunged 43% from its IPO price amid weak Q4 earnings, rising losses, and falling deliveries. Analysts remain cautious, with a consensus ‘Hold’ rating and Rs 59 target price.
Sensex, Nifty take a hit, but 5 reasons why smallcaps, midcaps remain bulletproof
Despite a sharp crash in the Sensex and Nifty dipping below 25,000, smallcaps and midcaps held strong, buoyed by stock-specific momentum, domestic liquidity, and minimal FII exposure. Experts suggest the geopolitical selloff may be short-lived and advise staying invested in quality broader market names.
Gold Price Prediction: War tensions push yellow metal down by Rs 1,900 from peak. Turbulence ahead?
Gold August futures on MCX opened flat near Rs 99,175/10 gm, down Rs 1,900 from last week’s peak amid Middle East tensions and U.S. military strikes on Iran. While silver gained, gold remained volatile due to Fed policy, inflation concerns, and geopolitical risks.
Buying the fear? Check out top stock ideas of best performing PMS funds of May
Despite geopolitical concerns, top-performing PMS funds are capitalizing on market dips. Fund managers are strategically investing in sectors like cleantech, capital markets, and infrastructure. Key stock picks include Precision Camshafts, Hitachi Energy India, and Nuvama Wealth Management, reflecting confidence in India's structural growth story amidst global uncertainty.
Rs 1 lakh gold, $78 oil, 1,300 point Sensex crash: Israel's Friday the 13th bombshell
Israel's missile strike on Iran sent shockwaves through global markets, triggering a sharp decline in stock indices and a surge in oil prices. The attack, targeting Iran's nuclear facilities, escalated Middle East tensions, prompting investors to seek safe-haven assets like gold and government bonds. Concerns over supply disruptions and potential retaliation from Iran further fueled market volatility, impacting various sectors.
Why stock market fell today? 4 key factors behind Sensex's 573-point crash, Nifty below 24,750
Stock Market Crash: Indian stock markets crashed early Friday following Israeli strikes on Iran. This mirrored losses in Asian markets. The BSE Sensex and Nifty50 both saw significant drops. The oil & Gas sector suffered the most. Broader market indices also declined. Market capitalisation decreased substantially. The Israeli strike and surging oil prices are key factors. Brent crude and U.S.
Oil jumps more than 12% as Israel strikes Iran, rattling investors
Oil prices dramatically surged following Israel's strikes on Iranian military and nuclear sites, escalating fears of a broader conflict in the Middle East. West Texas Intermediate soared by 12.6 percent, while Brent crude jumped 12.2 percent. Iran is preparing to retaliate, raising concerns about disruptions and contagion in neighboring oil-producing nations.
Why stock market is down today? 5 key factors behind 823-point Sensex crash, Nifty below 24,900
Stock Market Crash: Indian stock markets experienced a sharp decline on Thursday, with the Sensex and Nifty falling significantly due to escalating Middle East tensions and ahead of the F&O expiry. IT stocks led the sell-off, contributing to a substantial decrease in market capitalization.
Crude oil prices could spike to $120, warns J.P. Morgan. Explained in 6 key points
Following Israel's military operation on Iranian nuclear sites, J.P. Morgan warns oil prices could surge to $120 a barrel if Middle East tensions escalate. Brent crude futures already jumped nearly 9%, and the bank estimates a 7% chance of a worst-case scenario involving Iranian oil supply disruptions. The situation complicates monetary policy amid stalled nuclear talks.
Is Friday the 13th truly unlucky for Nifty bulls? A look at historical trends
Israel has confirmed the launch of a military operation targeting critical nuclear and military sites across Iran. The strikes, carried out at multiple locations, primarily focused on Iran’s Natanz nuclear facility.
Iran-Israel Conflict: A Middle East flashpoint that Indian economy can’t ignore
Israel-Iran Conflict: India's economy faces challenges in 2025. The Israel-Iran war has pushed global crude oil prices higher. This threatens the rupee and could raise inflation. India, a major crude oil importer, is highly vulnerable to rising oil prices -- it could widen the current account deficit. The Reserve Bank of India may postpone rate cuts. The government might consider cutting excise duties on fuel.
Geopolitics vs portfolio: Why Sensex doesn’t get scared easily
Despite geopolitical tensions between India and Pakistan, the Indian stock market has historically shown resilience. Examining past conflicts like the Kargil War and the Mumbai terror attacks reveals that the Sensex often recovers quickly, rewarding patient investors. Experts advise focusing on long-term financial plans, maintaining systematic investments, and avoiding panic-driven decisions during such crises.
Why the stock market fell today? Sensex tanks 636 pts, Nifty below 24,550 — 6 key reasons behind the decline
Stock Market Crash: Indian stock markets faced a downturn. Sensex and Nifty50 declined due to struggles in finance and IT. Global trade worries and US fiscal issues contributed. Donald Trump's tariff plans impacted metal exporters. Weak global data and anticipation of the RBI policy added pressure. US debt concerns and volatile oil prices further dampened sentiment.
Why is the stock market down today? Sensex slumps over 700 pts, Nifty slips below 24,600; 5 key reasons behind the decline
Indian stock markets experienced a significant decline on Monday. Sensex and Nifty both traded lower. Selling pressure in metal and IT stocks contributed to the downturn. This weakness overshadowed India's strong GDP growth figures. Global cues remained mixed. Investors grew cautious before key U.S. macroeconomic data releases. Broader markets also faced pressure, with small-cap and mid-cap indices slipping.
Why stock market fell today? Sensex ends 625 points lower, Nifty below 24,850; top 5 reasons behind today's market volatility
Stock Market Crash Today: Indian equity markets closed lower on Tuesday after a volatile session, dragged down by Financial and IT stocks. Profit booking after a recent rally, muted Q4 earnings growth, and rising U.S. Treasury yields contributed to the decline. Weak global cues and a lower-than-expected RBI dividend payout further dampened investor sentiment, leading to market corrections.
Why stock market is down today: Sensex crashes 873 pts, Nifty below 24,700; 6 reasons behind the fall
Stock Market Crash Today: Indian equity markets experienced a sharp decline on Tuesday, with the Sensex and Nifty50 falling significantly due to global concerns triggered by Moody's US credit rating downgrade. FIIs turning net sellers and profit booking after a recent rally further contributed to the downturn. Selling pressure in heavyweight stocks, including HDFC Bank and Reliance Industries, also weighed on the indices.
Sensex settles 1,281 pts lower, Nifty below 24,600; 5 reasons behind today's decline
Stock Market Crash Today: Following a significant surge driven by ceasefire reports, Indian stock markets experienced a downturn. The Sensex and Nifty fell over 1% due to profit booking, rising U.S. Treasury yields, and a decline in index heavyweights. Easing US-China trade tensions and rising crude oil prices further contributed to the market's pullback.
War drums with Pakistan may force FIIs to hit brakes after Rs 50,000 crore buying spree
FIIs have pumped over Rs 50,000 crore into Indian markets since mid-April, but rising India-Pakistan tensions may test their resolve. Experts warn that a prolonged conflict could hurt inflows and derail fiscal plans. While analysts advise caution and defensive positioning, India’s strong macros and limited trade exposure to Pakistan may shield the economy from major shocks.
Sensex down 2,600 points in October as bear killer month turns out to be bull trap
Wiping off over Rs 5 lakh crore of investor wealth in just one day, Sensex lost another 800 points today, taking the total loss in the month so far to 2,600 points. In terms of market capitalisation of all-BSE listed stocks, investors have been left poorer by Rs 9.8 lakh crore in the month.
Sensex crashes 826 points! US bond yields & other factors behind the bloodbath
The 50-pack Nifty slipped below 19,300 mark on 1.35% slide in the index, its BSE counterpart Sensex lost 800 points and gave up the 65,000 mark.
Sensex crashes 1,448 points; Rs 5.50 lakh crore gone in a day!
The BSE market capitalisation fell Rs 5.06 lakh crore to Rs 146.87 lakh crore.
Monday Mayhem: Sensex crashes over 1,700 points! Time to wait or buy the dip?
While market gurus are divided over whether we are in the mid of a bear phase or a correction in a bull market that began in the aftermath of the Covid-led crash in March 2020, most experts believe that the weakness may continue ahead of the Fed meeting outcome on Wednesday.
Russian invasion sparks biggest Sensex crash in 2 years; investors lose Rs 13.6 lakh crore
The 30-share pack Sensex tumbled 2702.15 points or 4.72 per cent to close at 54,529.91. Its broader peer NSE Nifty tanked 815.30 points or 4.78 per cent to 16,247.95.
Adani Ent raises Rs 6,000 crore from anchor investors ahead of FPO
Ahead of its follow-on public offer (FPO), Adani Enterprises has raised Rs 5,985 crore by allotting shares to anchor investors. The Adani Group’s flagship company has allotted 1,82,68,925 shares to over 30 institutional investors at Rs 3,276 a share, the upper end of the FPO price band of Rs 3,112-3,276 a share.
Stock indices see biggest weekly fall since Nov 26
Experts said corporate earnings for the three months ended December have also failed to provide any reason to cheer. Technology stocks have been the worst performers in the last four sessions of losses.
Sensex crashes 7,700 points in 5 weeks. Will November get nastier?
After reaching a record high of 85,978 points on September 27, the Sensex declined for four straight weeks before stabilizing during Diwali week. With two major events approaching—the US election and the Fed meeting—traders adopted a risk-off approach on Monday, causing the Sensex to drop nearly 1,500 points. Nifty also fell about 2% to 23,800, marking its lowest level since August 6.
Sensex, Nifty extend losses to 5th day tracking Russia-Ukraine tensions; realty, metals worst hit
The sharp rise in crude oil prices due to the Russian ‘invasion’ into Europe pushed indices sharply lower in the morning. However, they recovered after crude oil prices cooled off a bit.
Nifty forms long bear candle to break key support level. What traders should do next week
Headline equity index Nifty on Friday formed a long bear candle on the daily chart, indicating a decisive downside breakout of the sideways range movement in the market at 17800 levels. Nifty was trading in a range of 18250 to 17750 levels over the last month, and the market action of the last two sessions opens the potential downside pattern target of around 17200-17300 levels in the near term, chart readers said. “The index could drag lower to 16,750 levels. Immediate support for the index is placed at 17,500 levels. Resistance for the index at 17,800 levels,” said Apurva Sheth, Head of Market Perspectives & Research, SAMCO Securities.
Sensex plunges 807 points: Coronavirus scare, 3 other factors behind market fall
South Korea was on high alert while the number of infections jumped to 700 and deaths rose to 7.
Sensex plunges 1,600 points from day’s high: What triggered this sudden crash
India VIX, which measures fear and volatility in the market, jumped 22 per cent to 22.33 as traders changed their positions in the market.
Sensex crashes 2,520 points in two days! Time to press 'sell' button?
A $10 move in crude adds about 0.4 per cent to the current account deficit (CAD) and a higher current account deficit impacts the currency, said Aniruddha Naha, Head-Equity, PGIM India Mutual Fund, who believes one has to closely track crude oil prices.
Sensex crashes 635 points. Here are 4 factors behind the fall
In the Sensex pack, IndusInd Bank, Bajaj Finserv, Maruti and UltraTech Cement were the top losers, falling over 2%. Tata Motors, Axis Bank, Kotak Bank, Bajaj Finance and SBI also closed with cuts
BJP demands JPC probe into Sensex crash
Holding the UPA government responsible for the bloodbath at the Sensex, the BJP on Wednesday demanded a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) probe to find out the beneficiaries of the crash triggered by SEBI's "untimely" proposal to regulate participatory notes.
Sensex falls for 3rd day, down 433 points; private bank stocks bleed
India VIX spiked nearly 5.83 per cent to 21.76, snapping its 8-day losing streak. This means traders on Dalal Street expect greater volatility going ahead.
Powell's punch! Nifty at 52-week-low: Key factors behind crash
"The Fed’s dot plot was also moved higher with year-end rates expected to be 3.40 per cent from 2.80 per cent previously. That implies another 1.75 per cent of hiking is still to come in 2022," said Jeffrey Halley, Senior Market Analyst, Asia Pacific, OANDA.
Beaten-down stocks that can generate up to 45% return
Over 100 in BSE 500 trading below book value thanks to the sharp correction in their stock prices. The number has surged since the beginning of the month.
Rs 11 lakh crore gone! Sensex crashes 3,100 points, Nifty enters bear market
Nifty50 officially entered in to bear market, falling over 20 per cent from the recent high.
Sensex crashes 1,375 points: What drove D-Street lower on Monday?
World over, the number of coronavirus cases has climbed to 7,13,740.
Sensex crashes 1,600 points in 3 days; Rs 5.4 lakh crore loss. 7 factors behind the selloff
The Sensex, India's headline equity index, has experienced a sharp decline, losing over 1,600 points in just three days. This has resulted in investors losing approximately Rs 5.4 lakh crore. The market capitalization of all companies listed on the BSE has also fallen to Rs 318 lakh crore. The markets are likely to remain under pressure till they adjust and digest the fact that interest rates are actually not going down in a hurry.
A 1,688-point crash in Sensex wipes off Rs 7.36 lakh cr from market
Nervousness on the new coronavirus variant and expectations of the US increasing the pace of tapering has led to recent market weakness, said analysts. India VIX, a measure that shows fear in the market, spiked 25 per cent to nearly 21-level.
Sensex tumbles 700 points on aggressive Fed rate hike fears
“The paradoxical construct of good economic news turning out to be bad news for markets played out again last Friday in the US. The surprisingly low US unemployment rate at 3.5 per cent implies that the Fed will have to continue raising interest rates longer than the markets had discounted,” V K Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist at Geojit Financial Services said.
Sensex falls 850 pts from day's high to end 414 pts lower; banks, RIL top drags
Top private lender HDFC Bank contributed the most to Sensex’s decline.
Sensex tanks 788 points, Nifty below 12,000: Top factors behind market fall
The measure of volatility in the market, India VIX, soared 10.48 per cent to 12.69.
Sensex falls 793 points. Mauritius link and 5 other factors behind the selloff
Sensex and Nifty plummeted as FPIs sold off, influenced by US inflation and tweak in India-Mauritius tax treaty. Investors are also cautious on valuations, profit booking, and rising commodities prices. EPS growth is likely to moderate in Q4 earnings season which begins today with TCS.
Rs 3.91 lakh crore wiped off! Sensex slides for 6th day, down 1,115 points; VIX surges 12%
“The uncertainty regarding economic recovery, the unabated rise in virus infections, and today being derivatives expiry day, all contributed to the negativity. With volatility expected to be high, traders are advised to remain cautious,” said Vinod Nair, Head of Research at Geojit Financial Services.
Sensex crashes 700 points: 6 factors behind the selloff today
Sensex, Nifty fell today as IT and banking stocks dragged the market down. Tech Mahindra reported disappointing quarterly numbers, leading to a 6% drop in its shares and impacting other IT stocks in the indices. HDFC Bank's weak Q3 earnings also contributed to the market decline. Additionally, rising bond yields in the US and high valuations were key factors affecting the market. FIIs continued to sell Indian shares, and traders were cautious ahead of the monthly derivative expiry.
6 key factors behind the biggest Sensex crash in 3 years
Today's fall was the biggest since April 2016 in percentage terms.
Sensex crashes 2,713 points: Five factors that weighed on the sentiment
Market sentiment further deteriorated after the number of coronavirus cases in the country rose.
Rupee drops 29 paise against dollar at 64.36
Dealers said early losses in domestic equity markets and fresh foreign fund outflows weighed on the rupee.
Manic Monday on D-St: Nifty posts biggest fall in 10 months; investors lose Rs 8.5 lakh crore
The selling trigger was the worsening Ukraine crisis as Western nations warned Russian invasion could happen as soon as this week. All sectors of the market ended deep in the red. The 30-share pack Sensex dropped 1747.08 points or 3 per cent to close at 56,405.82.
Freaky Friday! 5 key factors behind 1,017-point Sensex crash
The broad-based selloff wiped out more than Rs 2.51 lakh crore of investor wealth in the first five minutes of trading. The total market cap of BSE listed companies slipped to Rs 253 lakh crore on Friday.
Sensex crashes 1,000 pts from day's high, ends 695 pts down; here's why
The sudden profit booking came in amid weakness in the Asian markets and increasing nervousness among market participants, as evinced from the sharp rise in volatility indicator.
Sensex crashes 400 pts: 5 factors that spooked market
The selloff aggravated after US President Donald Trump threatened to impose more tariffs on China.
Why stock market fell today: Sensex ends 588 pts lower, Nifty below 24,100 as Pahalgam attack fuels geopolitical concerns. 5 reasons behind bloodbath
Stock Market Crash Today: Indian stock markets plunged, reversing early gains due to escalating India-Pakistan tensions following a terror attack in Kashmir. The Sensex tumbled, wiping out Rs 9.7 lakh crore in market capitalization.
Bears growl! Sensex crashes 750 points, Nifty below 21,850
Indian indices fell due to auto and IT stocks amid Lok Sabha elections. Sensex and Nifty down, India VIX surged. Top laggards include Tata Motors. Sun Pharma and HUL gained.
Sensex crashes 550 points on strong dollar, jump in US bond yields
HDFC Bank fell 1.58 per cent to Rs 1,581.80. HDFC declined 1.29 per cent to Rs 2,588.20. Kotak Mahindra Bank, M&M, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank and TCS shed up to 1.2 per cent.
Sensex crashes 700 pts: US inflation and 4 other factors at play
Price growth dropped to an annual rate of 3.1% in January, according to official data; above economists’ expectations of 2.9%. In December, the consumer price index stood at 3.4%.
Why Sensex crashed 760 points: Global selloff, rupee & other factors
Heavy losses in the US market affected market sentiment in early trade.
Here are all the bulk deals from Monday's session
The broader NSE Nifty sank 130.70 points or 1.16 per cent to settle at 11,148.20 points.
Rs 2.5 lakh crore wiped off! Sensex crashes 610 points, Nifty below 19,550
Indian shares fell on Thursday due to global market weakness, rising crude oil prices, and persistent selling by Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs). The BSE Sensex declined 0.92% and the Nifty50 fell below 19,550. The decline was seen across sectors, with IT and FMCG being the top losers. Today's bloodbath resulted in the market capitalisation of all listed companies on BSE declining by Rs 2.55 lakh crore to Rs 317.05 lakh crore.
Five factors that pulled down Sensex over 600 points today
Foreign investors have pulled out over Rs 20,000 crore from the domestic markets.
Manic Monday! Sensex tumbles 1,375 points, Rs 2.85 lakh crore wiped off
Foreign fund managers have been selling heavily in Indian equity and debt markets.
Nifty below 12,000, Sensex drops 330 points amid coronavirus concerns
India VIX, the measure of volatility in the market, gained 2.51 per cent to 14.77.
Freaky Friday! Investors lose Rs 2.23 lakh crore: Key factors behind Sensex's 600-point crash
India VIX, the measure of fear and volatility in the market, spiked 6.60 per cent to 21.85 reflecting the expectation of volatile moves going ahead.
Sensex crashes over 900 points. Early signs of a U-turn on one-way Street?
Sensex Crash Today: In percentage terms, today's decline in Nifty was the biggest single-day loss in last 9 months. In the last one month alone, the index has rallied over 1,400 points or about 7.2% with November turning out to be the best month for Nifty in 2023.
Sensex crashes over 1,200 points; investors lose over Rs 3 lakh crore
The BSE 30-share index was trading 1,205.7 points down at 26,160.37, while the broader Nifty index of NSE was down 353.35 points at 7,946.60.
Re may rise in near term
The rupee went through a volatile day on Tuesday, affected heavily by cues from the spiralling Sensex and other Asian markets.
D-Street's worst day in 7 months as investors lost Rs 1,850 crore per minute
The 30-share pack Sensex crashed 1,406.73 points, down 3 per cent. In percentage terms, it was its biggest fall in seven months. Its broader peer NSE Nifty plunged 432.15 points or 3.14 per cent to 13,328.40.
Monday Mayhem! Rs 9.15 lakh cr investor wealth wiped off as Sensex plunges 1,546 pts
The 30-share pack Sensex crashed 1545.67 points or 2.62 per cent to close at 57,491.51. The index has fallen about 3,820 points in the last five sessions. Its broader peer NSE Nifty fell 468.05 points or 2.66 per cent to 17,149.10.
Investor wealth eroded by Rs 7.3 lakh crore as Sensex crashes 1,000 points. Here are key factors behind the mayhem
The market capitalisation of BSE-listed companies slipped below the Rs 400 lakh crore mark to Rs 393.73 lakh crore. Q4 earnings and election uncertainty have dented the Street sentiments. The volatility index India VIX also spiked 6.5% to 18.20 levels, gaining for an eleventh straight session.
Rs 5 lakh crore gone! 4 factors behind Sensex crash today
Data showed BSE m-cap fell by Rs 5.16 lakh crore to Rs 241.15 lakh crore from Rs 246.31 lakh crore in the previous session. The BSE m-cap on April 11 stood at Rs 275.17 lakh crore.
Monday Mayhem: Sensex crashes 2,002 points, Nifty below 9,300
Around Rs 5.8 lakh crore of investor wealth was eroded on the BSE.
Sensex plunges! Stocks that fell 5% or more
In the Nifty pack, 1 stocks were in the green, while 49 stocks were in the red.
Inflation, Omicron spook D-Street bulls; investors lose Rs 1 lakh cr
Equity investors were left poorer by Rs 1.06 lakh crore by the end of the day. Stocks from sectors, barring some IT names, saw selling. Bank and financial names were among the biggest drags. The 30-share pack Sensex declined 503.25 points or 0.86 per cent to close at 58,283.42.
We have to see if equities can sustain higher US rates: Vivek Rajpal, Nomura
“If a significant risk-off happens and oil & US rates fall, that may provide relief to rupee.”
