Indian Markets Plunge 3.26% in Worst Single-Day Fall Since 2024
Indian stock markets witnessed their most severe single-day decline since June 2024 on March 19, 2026, with the benchmark Sensex plummeting 2,496.89 points (3.26%) to close at 74,207.24. The Nifty 50 mirrored the fall, dropping 775.65 points to settle at 23,002.15. The broad-based sell-off erased a staggering ₹11-12 lakh crore in market capitalisation, marking a deep 'risk-off' mood among investors. The crash was triggered by a confluence of domestic and global factors. A primary driver was the sharp spike in crude oil prices following escalated tensions in the Middle East, specifically reports of Iran targeting Saudi Arabia's Aramco and a Kuwait refinery. This stoked fears of higher inflation and a wider trade deficit for India. Simultaneously, hawkish signals from the US Federal Reserve regarding interest rates spooked global markets, leading to significant foreign outflows from Indian equities. The banking and oil & gas sectors bore the brunt of the sell-off. HDFC Bank, a heavyweight in the indices, saw its shares slump up to 9% at one point, contributing significantly to the market's downturn and wiping off a large portion of its own market capitalisation. The Nifty Bank index fell sharply by 1,875 points, reflecting the sector's vulnerability to the macroeconomic headwinds. While the crash was severe, markets showed signs of a technical rebound the following day, with the Sensex rallying over 1,000 points to cross the 75,000 mark again. This recovery highlights the volatile nature of the current market environment, where sentiment is being pulled between escalating geopolitical risks and underlying economic fundamentals.
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Stock market crash erases Rs 11 lakh crore investors’ wealth! Sensex ends around 2,500 points down - top reasons for fall - The Times of India
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sensex crash: Worst fall since 2024 crash: Markets tank on crude spike, global jitters - The Economic Times Video | ET Now
Indian markets logged their worst fall since June 2024, with Sensex plunging nearly 2,500 points and Nifty sliding close to 23,000. Over ₹11.5 lakh crore in market value was erased in a single session. Rising crude prices amid West Asia tensions, hawkish US Fed signals, and foreign outflows ...
Sensex ends 2,500 points lower: What's behind today's stock market crash? - India Today
The Sensex ended 2496.89 points, or 3.26%, to 74,207.24, while the Nifty dropped 775.65 points to 23,002.15, reflecting a deep risk-off mood across sectors. It may be noted that this is the worst market crash since the Iran-US war started last month.
Sensex Crash on 19th March 2026 Highlights: Sensex ends around 2,500 pts lower, Nifty at 23,002; ₹12 lakh crore eroded | Stock Market News
Sensex Crash on 19th March 2026 Highlights: The Indian stock market witnessed a sharp sell-off to end over 3% lower amid rising oil prices as tensions in the Middle East escalated. Sensex ended 2497 points or 3.26% at 74,207, while the Nifty 50 lost 776 points, or 3.26% lower to settle at 23,002.
Sensex, Nifty crash 3.26% in biggest fall since June 2024 - The HinduBusinessLine
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Evening news wrap: Iran hits Saudi's Aramco and Kuwait refinery; Sensex tanks around 2,500 points & more | India News - The Times of India
Sensex crashes over 2,500 points, wiping out Rs 11 lakh crore in investor wealth as rising crude prices and US Fed’s stance trigger a broad sell-off. Bharatiya Janata Party releases 88 candidates for 2026 Assam assembly elections, with CM Himanta Biswa Sarma set to contest from Jalukbari. Kerala high court rejects PIL against Board of Control for Cricket in India, clearing the way for IPL 2026 to begin on March 28.Here are the top news ...
Stock market crash today: Rs 12 lakh cr wiped off! Sensex crashes 2,500 points, Nifty tests 23,000; 9 factors behind today's D-St bloodbath - The Economic Times
Indian stock markets experienced a significant downturn on Thursday. This sharp decline erased recent gains. Soaring crude oil prices and hawkish commentary from the US Federal Reserve were key factors. Global markets also saw substantial losses. HDFC Bank shares contributed to the selloff.
Stock Market Crash Highlights: Nifty ends near 23,000; Sensex tumbles 2,500 pts led by bank, oil stocks
Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights: The Sensex plunged 2,497 points to close at 74,207, while the Nifty 50 tumbled 776 points to settle at 23,002. Both the benchmark indices were down over 3%. The banking pack bore the brunt of the selloff, with the Nifty Bank index falling 1,875 points ...
Why is stock market rallying today? BSE Sensex rises over 1,000 points to cross 75,000; top reasons for rise - The Times of India
India Business News: Stock market today: Benchmark indices Nifty50 and BSE Sensex rallied in trade on Friday after a big selloff on Thursday that saw markets tank over 3%..
rs 1 lakh crore wiped off! hdfc bank share price slumps 9%, set to record worst day since covid crash
HDFC Bank shares plunged 9% at open, dragging its market capitalisation down to a little over Rs 11.85 lakh crore. The stock later made some recovery and was trading around 5% lower, as seen at 10.20 am.
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