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The Sensex plunged 2,120 points while Nifty fell below 23,800, wiping out ₹15 lakh crore investor wealth. All sectors traded in the red as crude oil surged past $100 amid US–Iran tensions. Financials, metals, and PSU banks led the rout, marking one of the sharpest market crashes in recent months.
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Key Highlights
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Sensex slumped 2,120+ points, closing near 76,700.
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Nifty dropped below 23,800, down nearly 700 points.
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₹15 lakh crore investor wealth wiped out in a single session.
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All sectors in deep red – PSU banks fell over 6%, metals and financials dragged indices further.
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India VIX surged 22%, signaling heightened volatility.
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Global trigger: Crude oil prices spiked above $100/bbl amid escalating US–Iran conflict.
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Broader impact: Small and midcaps bled heavily, entering correction territory.
Market Context
The crash reflects risk-off sentiment as geopolitical tensions threaten global growth. Rising crude prices pose inflationary risks for India, pressuring fiscal stability and corporate margins. Analysts warn of continued volatility unless geopolitical clarity emerges.
Investor Takeaway
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Avoid high-beta sectors like PSU banks and metals in the short term.
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Defensive plays in IT and FMCG may offer relative resilience.
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Long-term investors should stay calm, avoid panic selling, and brace for short-term volatility.
Sources: The Financial Express, Mint, Business Standard, News18
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