Sensex Crash
Waaree Energies shares rally 8% in 2 days on fresh US solar contract
Waaree Energies shares rose 4% after its U.S. unit secured a 452 MW solar module order from a leading American renewable developer, extending a two-day rally to 7.7%. Backed by strong Q1 earnings, margin expansion, and a steady flow of international contracts, the company is boosting U.S. presence by doubling capacity at its Texas plant by 2025.
Rs 6 lakh crore gone! Sensex falls 849 points, Nifty slips below 24,750. Trump tariff bomb and 6 other reasons why stock market fell today
Stock Market Crash Today: Indian markets plummeted as the U.S. imposed tariffs on Indian goods, sparking investor concerns. Sensex and Nifty fell by 1%, with broad market capitalization shrinking significantly. This decline was further fueled by FII selling, rupee weakness, and negative global cues, overshadowing positive domestic factors like potential GST reforms.
Why stock market fell today? 4 key factors behind 706-point Sensex crash, Nifty50 at 24,500
Indian equities experienced a significant downturn on Thursday, with the Sensex and Nifty falling sharply due to the newly imposed U.S. tariffs on Indian imports. Foreign fund outflows and weak global cues further intensified the selloff, erasing substantial market capitalization. Technical indicators also pointed towards continued bearish sentiment, contributing to the overall market decline.
Tariff tandav pulls down Sensex by 1,500 points in 2 days. Time to panic or buy the fear?
Sensex has lost over 1,500 points in two sessions and Nifty neared 24,500 as markets reel from fears of a 50% US tariff on Indian exports. While sectors like textiles and shrimp may be hit, market veterans say most tariff risks are already priced in, urging investors not to panic.
Export-oriented shrimp, textiles stocks slide up to 12% after Trump's 50% tariff takes effect
Indian shrimp and textile exporters faced a significant downturn, with shares plummeting up to 12% following U.S. President Trump's imposition of a 50% tariff on Indian imports. This move, effective Wednesday, has eroded India's competitiveness, particularly in key sectors like apparel and seafood, where competitors face lower tariffs.
From 100 to 80,000: How Sensex became India's ultimate wealth creation machine doubling money every 5 years
The BSE Sensex has delivered remarkable returns, growing from a base of 100 in 1979 to 80,000 in 2025, effectively doubling investors' money every five years. Despite market crashes, including a significant drop in March 2020, the Sensex has consistently rebounded, creating substantial wealth for investors. Experts predict continued growth, with projections reaching 1.
Investors lose over Rs 5 lakh crore as Sensex sinks 600 pts; 4 key factors behind today's slump
Stock Market Crash: Indian benchmark indices experienced a sharp decline on Thursday morning following President Trump's threat to impose a 25% tariff on Indian goods starting August 1, coupled with an unspecified penalty. The BSE Sensex fell by 0.74% and the Nifty50 dropped by 0.73%. This downturn resulted in a significant decrease of Rs 5.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 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 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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
6 key factors behind the biggest Sensex crash in 3 years
Today's fall was the biggest since April 2016 in percentage terms.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sensex crashes 400 pts: 5 factors that spooked market
The selloff aggravated after US President Donald Trump threatened to impose more tariffs on China.
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.
Why Sensex crashed 760 points: Global selloff, rupee & other factors
Heavy losses in the US market affected market sentiment in early trade.
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%.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Five factors that pulled down Sensex over 600 points today
Foreign investors have pulled out over Rs 20,000 crore from the domestic 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Stocks move deeper into red zone, Sensex crashes 344 pts
The weakness in the domestic currency added to investors' misery.
Sensex crashes 3,935 points: What's behind market meltdown
Analysts say India has reached a crucial phase where it can either go China or Italy’s way.
Sensex crashes most in seven years; 4th biggest in history
As stock markets witnessed bloodbath today, the Sensex recorded an intra-day fall of 1,153.16 points till noon -- making it the biggest crash in about seven years.
Stock indices feel macro heat, Sensex crashes 218 pts
Surging inflation may push India's central bank to hike key rates in its next policy meet in August.
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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.
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.
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.
Rs 3 lakh crore gone! Sensex tanks 700 points amid rising Covid-19 cases
Among bluechip stocks, TCS and ITC were trading with gains.
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.”
