Sensex Crash
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.
Is it time to exit? Sensex and Nifty record their worst month since Covid crash | Explainer
October has turned into a rough month for Dalal Street, marking its worst period since the pandemic crash in 2020. The Sensex is down about 5% this month alone, outpacing the record fall of 4.58% in June 2022. One of the worst market falls in recent years was in February and March of 2020, when the Sensex lost 6% and 23%, respectively. The broader market is feeling the pain, too, with the BSE market capitalization shedding a staggering ₹29 lakh crore so far.Is it time to exit? Sensex and Nifty record their worst month since Covid crash | Explainer
Sensex, Nifty record worst month since Covid market crash. A warning sign?
Sensex records its worst monthly fall since the Covid-19 crash with a 5% drop in October. FII outflows, IPOs, QIPs, and muted Q2 earnings contribute to the decline. Analysts suggest corrections are likely but a major crash is unlikely due to strong domestic liquidity.
Monday Mayhem! Investors lose Rs 6 lakh crore as Sensex crashes over 900 pts; 4 factors behind the fall
Indian stock markets experienced a significant decline. The BSE Sensex dropped over 900 points, and the Nifty50 closed below 24,000. This marked the biggest single-day drop for both benchmarks since October 3. The decline was attributed to uncertainty surrounding the US presidential election and its potential impact on the Indian economy.
Sensex crashes 4,800 points in 6 days; all eyes on Chinese dragon tomorrow
Foreign institutional investors are rapidly withdrawing from Indian equities, contributing to a significant drop in Sensex due to China's aggressive fiscal measures attracting investments. Indian market concerns include high oil prices, IPO booms, and retail investor appetite, despite China's long-term structural issues.
Middle East fears, foreign outflows spark worst D-Street slump in over 2 years; Sensex tanks 809 points
For the week, the Sensex fell by 3,883 points (4.5%), while the Nifty lost 1,128 points (4.3%). The total market capitalisation of all listed companies on the BSE dropped by Rs 16.67 lakh crore to Rs 461.26 lakh crore. At the same time, foreign institutional investors recorded significant outflows, selling shares worth $3.65 billion over the past three sessions, marking a record high on Thursday.
Rs 16 lakh crore gone as Sensex crashes 4,100 points in 5 days. Is China-Israel combo that lethal?
Share Market Crash Today: The Indian stock market faced a sharp decline with Sensex plummeting 4,100 points in five days due to the Iran-Israel war and China's economic stimulus. Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) have pulled out Rs 32,000 crore amid concerns about peak valuations, pushing Nifty below key support levels.
FIIs withdraw Rs 32,000 crore but India has Rs 2 lakh crore war chest to save Nifty from Israel war
In just 4 trading sessions, Sensex dropped over 3,300 points as FIIs pulled out nearly Rs 32,000 crore from D-Street. China's market appeal and growing fears over the Iran-Israel conflict have spooked global investors. With concerns over high valuations as retail investors remain confident across price points, there is rising uncertainty about a potential market crash during the festive season.
Sensex’s 1,800-point fall is 3rd largest in 2024; 7 other times when it fell by 1K points or more
S&P BSE Sensex dropped by over 1,800 points, marking its third largest decline of 2024. This drop follows previous significant falls and is influenced by escalating hostilities between Iran and Israel, along with rising oil prices. Foreign institutional investors also contributed, pulling funds from Indian equities due to concerns over China's economic stimulus measures.
Rs 10 lakh crore wiped out as Sensex plunges over 1,700 points; 4 key factors behind today’s market crash
Stock Market Crash Today: Sensex fell steeply by over 1,750 points and Nifty50 dropped to 25,250 due to heightened Middle East tensions. Iran launched missiles at Israel, causing investor worry. Rising oil prices and SEBI's F&O measures also impacted market sentiment. Concern over resurgent Chinese stocks led to significant fund outflows from India.
D-St investors lose over Rs 9 lakh crore as Sensex crashes 931 points. 6 key factors behind bloodbath
Indian benchmark indices, the Sensex and Nifty, saw significant declines on Tuesday, driven by weak corporate earnings and foreign selling. Major companies like Reliance Industries and HDFC Bank contributed to the plunge, while sectoral indices, especially Nifty PSU Bank and Realty, led losses amid profit-taking from recent highs.
Nifty halts 14-day rally; Sensex drops over 200 points. Top 4 factors behind the selloff
The benchmark Nifty index ended a 14-day winning streak, closing in the red due to global market declines and concerns over a US economic slowdown. The Sensex dropped 203 points, with IT and financial stocks experiencing the steepest declines. Weak US manufacturing data and a sluggish Chinese economy also contributed to the market's fall.
Stock market crash dampens IPO buzz as GMPs of Ola Electric, Firstcry fall
Allaying frayed nerves, analysts say the sell off is more of a short-term volatility and it does not indicate any long-term panic mode set in the Indian equities. The primary market is taking a hit in terms of IPO demands. Ola Electric’s GMP has fallen to Rs 10, compared with Rs 15 a few days ago. At the current GMP, the stock is expected to list at a premium of 13% to the issue price.
Tata Motors, ONGC among top losers as Nifty slips below 24,300 mark
Trading on Monday saw Tata Motors and ONGC shares fall by 5%, causing the Nifty 50 index to drop by 3%. Shares of Hindalco, Mahindra & Mahindra, and Tata Steel also declined. Britannia, Sun Pharma, and a few other stocks managed gains. The market was influenced by global economic concerns and potential US recession indicators.
Sensex ends over 400 points lower, smallcaps worst hit. 5 factors brought the bears out
Stock Market Crash: Sensex plunged over 800 points intraday on Wednesday, with Nifty dropping over 1%, shaking retail investors accustomed to daily gains but recovered half of the losses towards the end of the day. Smallcap and midcap indices saw their worst day in over a month. M&M led Nifty's decline with a 7% drop amid concerns over XUV700 price cuts signaling weaker car demand.
6,100-point crash not enough! Sensex may fall more if NDA's final tally drops below 300 seats
Sensex crashes over 6,100 points following disappointing early counting trends in the elections. The market capitalisation of BSE-listed stocks dropped significantly, erasing gains from the previous session.
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 15,000 crore gone! Check out 3 reasons why a weaker Modi 3.0 still won't scare FIIs
Around Rs 15,000 crore has been withdrawn by FIIs from India in the last four days amid election uncertainties, causing concern on Dalal Street about the impact of a weaker Modi 3.0 mandate on further outflows.
How will Sensex perform 1 month after election results? Here’s what past suggests
Equity markets react negatively to Lok Sabha election results, but bounce back post 5 days and 1 month. Past data shows Sensex stabilizing and gaining after elections, with small and midcaps outperforming large caps. Benchmark returns stabilize post general elections regardless of counting day performance. JM Financial notes positive market returns on sectoral basis 6 months post results.
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.
ET Market Watch: Sensex drops 4,300 pts at closing, Nifty at 21,884; Rs 30 Lakh Cr wiped out from markets
After falling over 6,000 points during the day, BSE's Sensex closed 5.4% down at 72,079 while the broader NSE Nifty dropped 5.93% and closed at 21,884. About Rs 30 lakh cr were wiped out from the markets during the June 4 trade. The market capitalization of all listed companies on BSE declined to Rs 396 lakh crore.ET Market Watch: Sensex drops 4,300 pts at closing, Nifty at 21,884; Rs 30 Lakh Cr wiped out from markets
NDA vs INDIA Bloc: Stock markets bleed on results day, investors lose Rs 30L Cr
On June 4th, the stock markets tumbled as India experienced its major event of the year. Despite exit polls favouring the NDA's victory, the actual results were unexpected. The Congress-led India bloc presented a solid challenge to the BJP-led NDA alliance, particularly in states like UP and Maharashtra. This intense competition caused the Sensex and Nifty to remain in the red throughout the trading session. Keep watching to learn more about what happened in the markets on June 4th!NDA vs INDIA Bloc: Stock markets bleed on results day, investors lose Rs 30L Cr
Market Meltdown: Rs 30 lakh crore wiped off as poll verdict trend sends Sensex plummeting over 4,300 points
The broader NSE Nifty dropped 1,379 points or 5.93% to end at 21,884. Intraday, the indices fell as much as 8.5%, on track for their worst session since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. On Monday, the exit poll euphoria had helped indices jump over 3% on projections that the BJP-led alliance would likely get a two-thirds majority in the lower house. Barring the Nifty FMCG index, all the sectoral indices closed in deep red. Nifty Bank fell 8%, Realty fell 9.6%, PSU Bank fell 15%, while Oil & Gas fell 11.8% and Metal fell 10.6%.
Nifty crash worst single-day fall since Covid days. What should investors do?
The possibility of a bear market looms if NDA's seat tally falls short, shifting focus to economic growth and earnings. A hung parliament may trigger a market downturn before investors refocus on financial indicators.
BSE PSU Index down 14% amid election result nervousness. PFC, REC,BHEL among top losers
The S&P PSU Index plunged by 14% during the Lok Sabha election vote counting, with major PSU stocks like PFC, REC, and BHEL experiencing significant drops in early trade sessions.
Verdict Day: D-Street investors lose Rs 46 lakh crore as Sensex, Nifty in freefall
Stock Market Crash Today: From the Sensex pack, Reliance Industries and HDFC Bank alone contributed to a 565-point decline in the index, while L&T, SBI, ITC, NTPC, and Power Grid were among other stocks dragging the index lower. Volatility gauge India VIX also spiked 20% to 25 levels. PSU, defence stocks were also trading with deep cuts.
ET Market Watch: Sensex down 617 pts, Nifty below 23K: 5 key factors behind today's market fall
Sensex and Nifty both tanked on Thursday due to selling pressure witnessed in most sectors. Sensex even went down 800 pts intraday touching the day's low while Nifty touched an intraday low of 22,459 later both indices corrected and closed at 73, 885 and 22, 488 respectively.ET Market Watch: Sensex down 617 pts, Nifty below 23K: 5 key factors behind today's market fall
Market Mayhem: Sensex nosedives 617 points on F&O expiry day. Here are 5 factors behind today's crash
Bears were on a rampage on Thursday as selling pressure was witnessed in most sectors. Sensex hit the day's low of 73,668.73 and Nifty briefly slipped below 22,500. Indices plummeted for the fourth straight day, sending Dalal Street into a tailspin. Here are top five factors behind the blood bath. Investors lost 4.49 lakh crore.
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.
Lok Sabha election or China effect? 4 reasons why Sensex has fallen 2,000 points in May
Dalal Street's fear gauge, India VIX, surged over 60% this month, hitting a 52-week high of 21.49, as Sensex plummeted over 2,000 points. FIIs withdrew Rs 19,000 crore. Sensex fell 800 points today amid election uncertainty but rebounded as voting progressed.
Fry-day! Sensex takes sharp U-turn, tanks 900 points; Nifty below 22,450
Indian equity indices dropped with Nifty and Sensex decline, led by Reliance Industries and HDFC Bank. Bajaj Finance shares surged 6% after RBI lifted restrictions. Market focused on US jobs data and global cues.
Sensex crashes over 1100 pts, Nifty below 22,000: Key factors why
Today's stock market experienced a significant decline, wiping off 14 lakh crore rupees from Dalal Street. The Sensex crashed 1100 points intraday, dropping below the 73,000 mark, and the Nifty was under 22,000. Although the Sensex recovered slightly by the end of the day, it was still down 906 points, and the Nifty was down 338 points. So, what exactly happened in the markets today? Watch!Sensex crashes over 1100 pts, Nifty below 22,000: Key factors why
ET Market Watch: 4 key factors behind today's market crash
Sensex crashed about 1100 points intraday and went below the 73,000 mark while Nifty was under the 22,000 mark today. At the time of closing, Sensex recovered a bit but was still down 906 points. Nifty was down 338 pts. The market capitalisation of all BSE-listed stocks fell by Rs 14 lakh crore to Rs 372 lakh crore.ET Market Watch: 4 key factors behind today's market crash
ET Market Watch: 6 key factors behind today's market crash
Retail Sales rose 0.7% last month, as per the Census Bureau. Traders now anticipate 45 basis points of cuts this year, down from more than 160 bps expected at the start of the year.ET Market Watch: 6 key factors behind today's market crash
ET Market Watch: 6 key factors why Sensex fell nearly 800 points today
A hotter-than-expected inflation data in the US has faded hopes that Fed would cut interest rates as early as June. Fed minutes also showed that officials had begun worrying that the current policy rate was not restrictive enough.ET Market Watch: 6 key factors why Sensex fell nearly 800 points today
Nirmala Sitharaman junks reports of income tax tweaks that made Sensex crash 1,100 points
The report claimed that once the new government takes charge, the income tax department may prevent tax base erosion, revamp laws on penalties, and impose uniform treatment for all asset classes. Currently, India follows a differential tax structure for various financial assets.
Sensex crashes for 3rd day straight: 6 factors behind the bloodbath on D-Street
Indian equity indices continued their decline for the third consecutive session, dragged by IT stocks, amid concerns over delayed US rate cuts and escalating Middle East tensions. US-rate sensitive Nifty IT dropped 2.6% — the most among the major sectors.
ET Market Watch: Sensex crashes 700 points, Nifty down at 21,800 level, here's why
TCS emerged as the top Sensex loser and fell 4%. This dip comes after 0.6% of shares changed hands in a block deal. Other IT counters - HCL Tech, Wipro and Infosys - also ended with cuts, weighing on the index.ET Market Watch: Sensex crashes 700 points, Nifty down at 21,800 level, here's why
Rs 5 lakh crore wiped off! Sensex, Nifty slump 1% each ahead of Fed decision
Indian equity indices nosedived on tech sector concerns ahead of the U.S. Fed's rate decision. Sensex plunged 736 points to 72,012, Nifty dropped 238 points to 21,817. Global shares dipped on Tuesday while the yen slid after the Bank of Japan met market expectations and ended eight years of negative interest rates.
Sensex crashes 800 points: 5 key factors behind bear attack on D-Street
TCS emerged as the top Sensex laggard, experiencing a 3% drop. This dip coincided with 2.02 crore or 0.6% shares changing hands in a block deal on the counter. Other IT counters - HCL Tech, Wipro and Infosys - also traded with cuts, weighing on the index.
Sensex sinks 454 points on broad-based selling, Nifty near 22,000
Small and midcap stocks logged their worst week in 15 months on rising concerns of froth in the segments and as stress test results indicated a disparity in the durations that funds would take to liquify their portfolios. The small and midcaps dropped 5.5% and 4.66% this week, the biggest weekly drop since December 2022.
Stock market crash: Rs 3.15 lakh crore wiped off! Bank, Tata stocks drag Nifty below 22,350 mark
Benchmark equity indices closed lower as investors turned cautious ahead of key domestic and US inflation data. Power Grid Corp, Tata Steel, SBI, IndusInd Bank, NTPC, HDFC Bank declined, while Nestle India, Bajaj Finserv, Asian Paints, Tech Mahindra closed with gains. Market capitalisation declined. Global stock indexes also fell.
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 plunges 790 points, smallcaps bleed most. 6 factors behind Rs 6 lakh crore crash
Nifty and Sensex fell below key levels. Technical analysts believe a breakout below 22,000 could trigger a downward move. FIIs have turned buyers despite high US bond yields. Sebi asks mutual funds to disclose risks and liquidity measures. Traders await US PCE data for Fed rate hike clues.
Sensex gives up 72K. 7 reasons why bulls had a second thought on 2nd day of 2024
While the valuations of Sensex and Nifty are not yet in the danger zone, investors have been raising concerns about the possibility of euphoria building up in pockets of the market, particularly in smaller stocks.
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 tanks over 1,000 pts; Nifty below 21,250: Key levels to watch out for in Jan 24 session
Just after India beat Hong Kong to become the world's fourth largest stock market, the Sensex fell over 1,000 points to end at 70,371, while the Nifty also cracked 1.5% to end below the 21,250 mark. The sell-off was deeper in the broader market with mid and smallcap indices slipping around 3%. Defying positive momentum seen in global markets, banks, oil and gas stocks, FMCG and metals led the downside, while buying was seen in pharma stocks. RIL and HDFC Bank alone contributed to about half of the loss in Nifty. Sensex tanks over 1,000 pts; Nifty below 21,250: Key levels to watch out for in Jan 24 session
Sensex tanks over 1K points after beating Hong Kong market in m-cap: 5 factors behind today's crash
Just after India beat Hong Kong to become the world's fourth largest stock market, the Sensex fell over 1,000 points to end at 70,371, while the Nifty also cracked 1.5% to end below the 21,250 mark. The sell-off was deeper in the broader market with mid and smallcap indices slipping around 3%. In the process, Dalal Street investors lost about Rs 8 lakh crore as the market capitalisation of all BSE-listed stocks fell to Rs 366.3 lakh crore.Sensex tanks over 1K points after beating Hong Kong market in m-cap: 5 factors behind today's crash
Sensex crashes over 1,000 points: 6 reasons behind the Rs 8 lakh crore selloff
India's stock market, represented by the Sensex and Nifty, experienced a significant fall after reaching a milestone as the fourth largest stock market in the world. The Sensex dropped by over 1,000 points, while the Nifty declined by 1.5%. This sell-off was more pronounced in the mid and smallcap indices, which slipped by around 3%. Investors on Dalal Street lost approximately Rs 8 lakh crore in market capitalization. The decline was led by banks, oil and gas stocks, FMCG, and metals, while pharma stocks saw some buying. HDFC Bank and RIL were major contributors to the market loss.
Sensex slides for 3rd day. 5 factors why bulls are feeling the chill
Sensex falls below 71,000 as HDFC Bank shares continued the slide. Nifty slips below 21,400. Power Grid, Asian Paints, Bajaj Finance, Wipro and Bajaj Finserv declined. NHPC shares drop 6% due to Indian government's stake sale. Nifty IT, Bank, Auto, Financial Services, FMCG, Metal, Realty, and Healthcare open in the red. Asian markets trade mixed, US Treasury yields edge higher. FIIs sell Indian shares worth Rs 10,578 crore. Oil prices edge higher as OPEC forecasts strong growth. Indian rupee falls to $83.16.
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.
ET Market Watch: Sensex loses 1628 pts, Nifty down 460 points; HDFC Bank biggest loser
The biggest reason was HDFC Bank shares... It is the highest-weighted stock on the benchmark indices and closed 8.5% lower. This happened due to disappointing quarterly results posted by the bank. CLSA and Morgan Stanley red-flagged loan growth and lower liquidity coverage ratio (LCR) on the HDFC Bank.ET Market Watch: Sensex loses 1628 pts, Nifty down 460 points; HDFC Bank biggest loser
Technical Breakout Stocks: How to trade Cochin Shipyard, Capri Global and Hudco on Thursday
The S&P BSE Sensex plunged over 1600 points while the Nifty50 closed at 21,571, down 460 points on Wednesday. Sectorally, selling was seen in banks, metals, telecom, and realty stocks while the IT space saw some buying.
Sensex records worst single-day plunge in 18 months. Should you book profits?
Sensex records worst daily performance in 18 months due to the decline in HDFC Bank shares. The HDFC Bank report card had a spillover effect on other banking stocks, with Nifty Bank crashing along with mid and smallcap indices. Rising bond yields in the US contribute to the negative sentiment in the global market.
Bloodbath on D-Street! Sensex tanks 1,628 points. Top 5 factors behind today's market crash
The market capitalisation of all listed companies on BSE declined by Rs 4.53 lakh crore to Rs 370.42 lakh crore. The highest-weighted stock on the benchmark indices HDFC Bank closed 8.5% lower, its highest single-session percentage fall since March 23, 2020, after reporting stagnant margins for the second consecutive quarter. Barring the Nifty IT index, all sectoral indices closed in the red. Nifty IT closed 0.64% higher, boosted by a 3.5% jump in L&T Technology Services after the software services company retained its revenue growth forecast for fiscal 2024.
Stock market crashes and leap years have a bloody history. Will 2024 pass away peacefully?
Some of the worst crashes in Dalal Street history have been during leap years - 1992, 2000, 2008 and 2020. The new year of 2024 is also a leap year. Will Sensex, Nifty crash this time also? Analysts don't see any reason for worry but as they say, the biggest risk is what you don't see coming.
Bloodbath on D-St! Sensex crashes 900 pts; investors lose Rs 5.8 lakh crore
"There is risk-off in global equity markets triggered by a combination of economics and geopolitics. The Israel-Hamas conflict continues to be a major headwind for markets. If the conflict lingers for long it has the potential to impact global growth, too, when the global economy is already in the midst of a slowdown," said V K Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist at Geojit Financial Services.
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.
ET Market Watch: 6 reasons why Sensex crashed over 1,000 pts today
The index heavyweight was alone responsible for about 1/3rd of today's loss as HDFC Bank shares dropped another 3%.Nifty Bank too fell 2%, with IDFC Bank shares falling 6.5% followed by IndusInd Bank, PNB, AU Small Finance Bank, and SBI.ET Market Watch: 6 reasons why Sensex crashed over 1,000 pts today
Sensex crashes 671 points; 4 reasons why bears growled on D-Street today
The overall sentiment was hit globally after data in the US showed that non-farm payrolls increased higher than expected by 216,000 in December. While the US Fed has guided for three rate cuts in 2024, the strong jobs report diminished prospects of early cut in interest rates by the US Fed.
ET Market Watch: Sensex falls over 900 pts, Nifty down 303 pts; here's why
The major fall happened after traders booked profits on Wed amid concerns over high valuation and overbought signals on chartsET Market Watch: Sensex falls over 900 pts, Nifty down 303 pts; here's why
Breakout Stocks: How to trade Varun Beverages, Nippon Life and Oil India on Thursday
The Nifty50 fell more than 1% to close at 21,150 while the S&P BSE Sensex was down over 900 points. Sectorally, selling was seen in FMCG, banks, consumer durables, IT, and healthcare stocks
Nifty bull run comes to an abrupt halt after 7 weeks. What went wrong suddenly?
In one of the worst days in the market in 2023, Nifty ended 1.4% lower, while Sensex ended 931 points weaker. Mid and smallcaps were left bleeding as the Nifty Midcap100 registered its biggest single-session decline in almost a year. The PSU bank index fell 4% to record single biggest session decline in over a year.
Bear attack! Nifty 50 sees biggest 1-day fall in 9 months; what should investors do
From the all-time high level of 21,593 points, the Nifty 50 slumped more than 400 points or 1.4% and settled at 21,150. The Sensex plunged by over 1,400 points from its lifetime high of 71,913 to end at 70,506, a 1.3% cut. The sell-off was broad-based and more prominent in the smallcap segment, which witnessed a healthy correction after several months.
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.
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.
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.
Have you invested a lot of money into stocks? 4 tips to manage stock market volatility
Spurred by the stock market rally in the past two years, many investors have poured money into equities without adequately considering the risks involved. Many of them are new investors who have not been through a bear phase and do not have the temperament to withstand losses. They are investing after being bitten by the FOMO bug or swayed by finfluencers on social media. If you have taken too much risks, here is why you need to remain cautious.
Don't fear the stock market volatility: Know how to use it to earn better returns
If you tend to catch a cold at the mention of heightened volatility, you are not alone. In fact, in academic theory, volatility is accepted as a proxy for risk. Experts insist that volatility should not be confused with risk. Volatility is just noise. Know how to use stock market volatility to earn better returns in the future
Tech View: Nifty breaks below 100-DMA. What traders should do on Wednesday
In terms of Open Interest (OI) data, the highest OI on the call side was observed at 19,600, followed by the 19,500 strike prices. On the put side, the highest OI was at the 19,000 strike price.
Bear attack on D-Street wipes off Rs 3 lakh crore m-cap, drives Sensex 600 points lower
From the Sensex stocks, Maruti, UltraTech Cement, Bajaj Finserv, Tata Steel, and HDFC Bank opened lower, while only Nestle India and HUL opened higher.
Sensex falls 550 points on Fed's hawkish stance; Nifty below 19,750
From the Sensex pack, HCL Tech, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, UltraTech Cement and Nestle opened with cuts, while only Sun Pharma, SBI, Bajaj Finance, and NTPC opened with gains.
Over Rs 2 lakh crore gone! Sensex crashes nearly 800 points ahead of Fed outcome
From the Sensex pack, HDFC Bank, RIL, JSW Steel, Maruti and UltraTech Cement were the top losers. HDFC Bank tanked 3% lower after the bank on Monday said its gross non-performing assets will likely increase as of July 1, after its merger with HDFC.
Financials send Sensex crashing down by 550 points; investors lose Rs 2.42 lakh crore
High-weightage financials lost 1.3%. Bajaj Finance shed as much as 2.85% and was the top Nifty50 loser. Bajaj Finserv also declined over 2%.Nifty Bank also fell 1.2%. Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, IndusInd Bank and Kotak Bank plunged 1-1.5%.
Sensex falls! These stocks are down 5% or more on BSE
In the Nifty pack, 15 stocks were trading in the green, while 35 stocks were trading in the red.
Sensex tanks 1,200 points in 2 days. Should you ditch Fitch to buy stocks?
While Fitch's statement had nothing new to offer as it is a well-known fact that developed market governments are getting more indebted, the downgrade of US rating to AA+ from AAA is seen as being sentimentally negative for riskier assets.
Stock Market Highlights: Nifty downside momentum slowing down. What traders should do on Wednesday
Tech View: Nifty ended Tuesday’s session flat and in the process formed a small bearish candle with a minor lower shadow on the daily chart. This pattern indicates a choppy movement in the market with weak bias. Nifty is currently showing signs of slowing down of downside momentum and is placed at the support of 10-day EMA around 19,650 levels, said Nagaraj Shetti of HDFC Securities. The positive chart pattern like higher tops and bottoms is intact as per the daily timeframe chart and the market is currently in line with the new higher bottom formation, which needs to be confirmed, analysts said.
Sensex snaps 6-day winning run: Infosys & 5 other reasons behind the detour
Led by a 10% crash in shares of Infosys, Sensex plunged 1000 points to slip below the 67,000 mark while Nifty cracked 1% to the sub-19,800 level. On the back of a Rs 1.15 lakh crore push from FIIs, Sensex and Nifty have seen a 10% rally so far in the calendar year 2023 to all-time high levels.
Sensex crashes nearly 800 points on bloodbath in IT stocks; Nifty near 17,600
From the Sensex pack, Infosys and Tech Mahindra were the top losers, falling 7-11%. Wipro, HCL Tech, TCS, HDFC Bank, HDFC and NTPC also opened in the red. On the other hand, Power Grid, Nestle, IndusInd Bank, Axis Bank, UltraTech Cement and Tata Steel traded with gains.
Sensex tumbles 700 points, Nifty below 16,900 as global banking woes linger
From the Sensex pack, Infosys, TCS and IndusInd Bank were top losers, falling over 1.5%. Tata Steel, SBI, HDFC Bank, M&M and Maruti also opened with losses. On the flip side, only Titan and HUL opened with gains.
Bears are back! Sensex ends 4-day bull run: 5 factors behind today's selloff
Indian benchmark equity indices, the Sensex and Nifty, ended in the red on Wednesday due to weak global markets, with banks and financials being the biggest decliners. Despite experiencing a robust recovery recently, the negative signals from global peers such as weak factory activity data from China and concerns over a recession and potential interest rate hikes in western markets are impacting the domestic market. Moreover, profit booking was prevalent in bank and financial services stocks after four days of consecutive rallies. MSCI's rebalancing also affected the market, with Adani Transmission and Adani Total Gas seeing a decline.
Bloodbath on D-Street! Sensex nosedives 695 points on selloff in HDFC twins
Indian equity indices closed in the red on Friday due to weak global cues and a selloff in HDFC twins. All listed companies on BSE witnessed a decline of Rs 1.43 lakh crore to Rs 273.77 lakh crore in market capitalisation.
Stock Market Highlights: Nifty forms shooting star on weekly chart. What should traders do on Monday
Tech View: As Nifty ended Friday’s session with a 1% loss, a bearish candle was formed with a long upper shadow on the daily chart. The weekly chart resembled a shooting star pattern, which has bearish implications. Now, Nifty has to cross and hold above 18081 zones to witness a bounce towards 18181 and 18250 zones, while on the downside, supports are placed at 18,018 and 17,887 marks, said Chandan Taparia of Motilal Oswal. India VIX was up by 4.82% from 11.73 to 12.29 levels. Volatility spiked during the session and closed near its upper band, which gave discomfort to the bulls. Options data suggests a broader trading range between 17700 to 18500 zones, while an immediate trading range between 17900 to 18300 zones. What should traders do? Here’s what analysts said: Amol Athawale, Technical Analyst (DVP), Kotak Securities For traders, 18,200 would be the key resistance zone below which the market could retest the level of 17,900. On further correction, the index could slip till 17,800. On the flip side, a fresh uptrend rally is possible only after the dismissal of 18,200. Above the same, the market could move up till 18,300-18,350.
Dalal Street's 9-day bull run halts as IT stocks, HDFC twins play spoiler
The 30-share BSE benchmark Sensex declined 520 points or 0.86% to settle at 59,910. The broader NSE Nifty dropped 121 points or 0.68% to end at 17,706. In the Sensex pack, Infosys was the top loser, while Tech Mahindra declined over 5%. HCL Tech, L&T, NTPC, Wipro and HDFC also ended in the red. On the other hand, Nestle, Power Grid, SBI, Kotak Bank and UltraTech Cement closed with gains.
Sensex breaks longest winning run in 2 years! 6 factors behind crash
Sensex ended below the 60,000 mark while Nifty ended near its support at 17,700 level. IT major Infosys, whose shares ended 9.4% down, was the single largest drag on both the indices. The selloff was across the board in IT stocks as Tech Mahindra, HCL Tech, TCS and Wipro ended up to 5% lower.
Sensex tumbles over 600 pts; Nifty below 17,950; all sectors in the red
The Christmas cheer that has been part of Dalal Street's history in December month for 80% of the time in the last two decades is clearly missing in 2022 with the Sensex down over 1,600 points in just 4 days. The headline index has lost around 2,900 points or 4.6% so far in the month. In early afternoon session, Sensex tumbled over 800 points or 1.3% to around 59,975, while Nifty50 was down over 250 points, below 17,900 level.Sensex tumbles over 600 pts; Nifty below 17,950; all sectors in the red
D-Street indices fall on back of weakness in global markets
The NSE Nifty fell 111.65 points or 0.65% to close at 16,988.40. The BSE Sensex declined 360.95 points or 0.62% to end at 57,628.95. "It's the fear factor that the crisis in the developed market financial system will not end soon which is dragging down the market at the moment," said Siddarth Bhamre, head, research, Religare Broking.
Sensex plummets over 2,100 points in 3 days! Key factors behind the crash
The Indian stock market has crashed after the failure of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank in the US. This has caused global equity markets to fall, and has caused fears of contagion in the Indian banking system.
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 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.
STOCK MARKET HIGHLIGHTS: Nifty confirms failed breakout, bears in driving seat
Nifty50 on Monday fell for the second straight day and formed a bearish candle on the daily chart. This was after the formation of the Bearish Engulfing pattern on Friday. Analysts said the index slipped back below a falling trend line, indicating a failed breakout. They see further weakness ahead. The long bear candle formed on the daily chart confirmed the false upside breakout of the significant overhead resistance of the down sloping trend line at 17,900 level, said Nagaraj Shetti, Technical Research Analyst at HDFC Securities. "The long bear candle of the last two sessions signals a faster downside retracement of the last 5-6 sessions of upmove. This is a negative indication and signal that bears are in a driver’s seat," he said.
Sensex crashes over 850 points on Adani rout; Nifty below 17,650; PSU stocks bleed
After a 774-point crash seen on Wednesday derivative expiry day, Sensex ended Friday with a loss of 874 points as a report by American firm Hindenburg Research left Adani Group stocks bleeding. Bank stocks were among the worst affected as Nifty Bank lost over 1,300 points or 3.1%. PSU bank stocks, which were outperforming in the last few months, were among the worst hit with losses going up to 7% as investors were worried about the contagion impact of exposure to Adani Group. Sensex crashes over 850 points on Adani rout; Nifty below 17,650; PSU stocks bleed
