Markets Plunge as Nifty 50 Falls, Investors Lose ₹7.46 Lakh Crore
The stock market took a massive hit today, leaving investors reeling as wealth worth ₹7.46 lakh crore evaporated in just a few hours. The crash was led by a sharp decline in the domestic equity market, with the benchmark Sensex plummeting over 1,000 points. The Nifty 50 also took a significant hit, reflecting the widespread selloff across sectors.
So, what triggered this sudden market turmoil? A mix of global and domestic factors played a role, but the biggest shock came from fresh tariff threats that reignited fears of a global trade war. With U.S. President Donald Trump imposing new tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China, market sentiment took a nosedive. Investors hate uncertainty, and this move only fueled concerns about an escalating economic conflict.
Foreign investors also played a key role in today’s decline. Relentless selling by Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) led to a major outflow of funds, putting additional pressure on the market. FIIs offloaded equities worth ₹556.56 crore just yesterday, showing their lack of confidence amid global tensions.
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The impact wasn’t limited to India. Asian markets, including those in Seoul, Tokyo, Shanghai, and Hong Kong, all traded in the red, mirroring the losses seen in U.S. markets. The Dow Jones and Nasdaq closed sharply lower as well, making it clear that this selloff is part of a larger, global trend.
Within the Sensex pack, major stocks like Tech Mahindra, IndusInd Bank, Maruti, HCL Tech, TCS, Infosys, Mahindra & Mahindra, and Titan saw steep declines. However, there were some gainers in the mix, including Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, Reliance Industries, and Adani Ports, which managed to hold their ground despite the panic selling.
The Nifty 50 has already fallen around 5% in February and is on track for its worst losing streak in nearly three decades. If this trend continues, we could be looking at even more pain for investors in the coming weeks.
Adding to the worries, crude oil prices also took a dip, with Brent crude trading at $73.66 per barrel. Lower oil prices can sometimes be beneficial for India, but in this case, they are more of a reflection of slowing global growth—a worrisome sign for markets worldwide.
So, what’s next? Market experts believe that volatility will remain high in the short term. Until there’s more clarity on trade policies and foreign fund flows stabilize, investors should brace themselves for more fluctuations. If you’re invested in the stock market, now might be a good time to reassess your portfolio and make informed decisions rather than reacting to panic.
Stay tuned, because this story is far from over.
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