Sensex Crashes: The Indian stock market suffered a brutal blow on Thursday as heavy selling pressure pushed benchmark indices sharply lower. The Sensex tumbled 780 points, while the Nifty slipped below the crucial 25,900 level, wiping out nearly ₹8 lakh crore of investor wealth in just one trading session.
It was the biggest single-day fall in over four months, reflecting rising global risks and weakening investor confidence.
Market Ends Deep in Red
The BSE Sensex closed at 84,180.96, down 780 points (0.92%), while the Nifty 50 ended at 25,876.85, falling 264 points (1.01%). The selling was not limited to large-cap stocks. Mid-cap and small-cap shares witnessed even sharper declines, with both indices crashing 2% each. Overall market capitalisation of BSE-listed companies fell from nearly ₹480 lakh crore to below ₹472 lakh crore, leading to a loss of about ₹8 lakh crore in investor wealth.
Why Did the Stock Market Fall?
Global Fears Trigger Panic Selling
Fresh concerns over US trade policy and geopolitical risks rattled global markets. Reports that former US President Donald Trump could back heavy tariffs and sanctions related to Russian oil trade created widespread uncertainty.
At the same time, foreign institutional investors (FIIs) continued pulling money out of Indian equities, putting pressure on domestic markets.
Investors also stayed cautious ahead of Q3 corporate earnings, which added to the weak sentiment.
This Is the Fourth Day of Losses
Markets have now fallen for four straight sessions. Over this period:
- Sensex has lost 1,581 points
- Nifty has declined nearly 1.7%
The consistent decline suggests that investors are reducing risk exposure amid global instability.
Top Gainers and Losers
Nifty Gainers
Only four stocks managed to stay in the green:
- Eternal
- SBI Life
- ICICI Bank
- Bajaj Finance
Nifty Losers
Heavy selling hit:
- Hindalco Industries
- Jio Financial Services
- ONGC
These stocks fell over 3%, reflecting strong selling pressure.
Sectoral Performance: Metals and Oil Stocks Hit Hard
All major sectoral indices ended in the red.
The worst hit sectors included:
- Metal stocks
- Oil & Gas
- PSU Banks
- IT stocks
Falling global commodity prices and geopolitical tensions dragged these sectors lower.
Market Breadth Shows Panic
Out of more than 4,300 stocks traded on the BSE:
- Over 3,150 declined
- Only 1,039 advanced
This indicates that the selloff was widespread and not limited to a few stocks.
Some Stocks Still Found Buyers
Despite the market crash:
- 113 stocks touched new 52-week highs
- 190 stocks hit 52-week lows
A few stocks even surged over 15%, showing that selective buying continues in specific counters.
What Should Investors Expect Now?
Market experts believe volatility will remain high in the coming days due to:
- Global political tensions
- US tariff uncertainty
- Ongoing FII outflows
- Upcoming earnings season
Short-term movements may stay unpredictable, and traders are advised to stay cautious.