At 1:58 PM today, Indian stock markets experienced a sharp decline, with the Sensex plunging 1,683.25 points (2.00%) to 82,583.04, and the Nifty dropping 511.35 points (1.98%) to 25,285.55. Several other key indexes also posted steep losses amid weak market sentiment.
Index performance summary
- Sensex: 82,583.04 (-1,683.25 / -2.00%)
- Bankex: 58,715.61 (-1,384.39 / -2.30%)
- Nifty: 25,285.55 (-511.35 / -1.98%)
- Bank Nifty: 51,799.25 (-1,123.35 / -2.12%)
- Nifty Next 50: 75,363.25 (-1,921.20 / -2.49%)
- India VIX: 13.65 (+1.66 / +13.84%)
- Fin Nifty: 23,887.35 (-590.10 / -2.41%)
- Midcap Nifty: 12,931.95 (-363.95 / -2.74%)
Middle East tensions and crude oil prices behind the market fall?
The ongoing tensions in the Middle East, particularly the Iran-Israel conflict, are causing concerns of potential disruptions in global oil supply. This uncertainty has led to a surge in crude oil prices, which is weighing heavily on investor sentiment in India and around the world. With rising oil prices, companies across sectors, particularly those reliant on energy and raw materials, are expected to face higher costs, adding to the overall market pressure.
All major sectors are seeing declines, with Bankex, Fin Nifty, and Midcap Nifty posting significant losses. The India VIX, a measure of market volatility, has surged by 13.84%, indicating growing market uncertainty and heightened risk aversion among investors.
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