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Writer's pictureNeeraj Maurya

Today's Stock Market Downturn: Sensex Plummets Over 900 Points, Nifty50 Drops 300 Points in a 3-Hour Slide.

By the closing bell, the BSE Sensex witnessed a decline of 930 points, equivalent to 1.30%, settling at 70,506.31. Simultaneously, the Nifty50 closed at 21,150.15, experiencing a drop of more than 300 points or 1.41%. Let's explore five potential reasons behind the significant downturn in both the BSE Sensex and Nifty50 today.


Stock Market Downturn
Stock Market Downturn | Sensex, Nifty

Sensex, Nifty crashed unexpectedly today, surprising participants amid positive global and domestic cues. Abrupt market sentiment shift sparked the downturn.


Today, the Indian stock market saw a sharp decline, with BSE Sensex and Nifty50 dropping over 1% after reaching all-time highs. Sensex fell 1,000 points from the day's peak, settling below 71,000, and Nifty fell nearly 300 points as traders chose to secure profits. At closing, BSE Sensex concluded 930 points lower at 70,506.31, reflecting a 1.30% decrease.


The Nifty50 stood at 21,150.15, experiencing a decline of more than 300 points or 1.41%.


Participants were caught off guard by a sudden change in market sentiment, contrary to positive global and domestic cues. Nikkei 225 in Japan rose by 1.5%, FTSE 100 in London increased by 1%. US bond yields dropped significantly, and Brent crude oil prices stayed below $80.