Key facts
- Sensex closed almost 900 points lower
- Sensex fell as much as 1,000 points from the day's high
- Nifty hovered near 23,800 at close
- Infosys fell 3% at market open
- Global sell-off cited as a key factor
Indian stock markets ended the session sharply lower, with the BSE Sensex closing almost 900 points down and the Nifty hovering near 23,800, as a global sell-off weighed heavily on investor sentiment throughout the trading day.
The damage was even steeper intraday — the Sensex crashed as much as 1,000 points from the day's high before paring some losses into the close. The session had already started on a weak note, with the index opening 170 points lower and heavyweights like Infosys dropping 3% in early trade, signalling broad-based pressure across sectors.
Global cues were identified as the primary driver, with international markets under stress feeding through to Indian equities. Analysts pointed to the confluence of overseas risk-off sentiment and domestic caution as the combination that amplified the selling. The Nifty's slip toward 23,800 put a technically important level back in focus for traders watching support zones.
The day's fall served as a reminder of how quickly global volatility can translate into real losses for Indian retail investors, millions of whom have entered equity markets through mutual funds and direct stock purchases over the past few years. With global uncertainty showing little sign of abating, market participants will be watching overnight international signals closely before the next session opens.