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Indian equities plunge as selling pressure grips market
Benchmark indices fell sharply in early trade with the Sensex declining over 900 points and the Nifty slipping below the 22,900 mark. Broader market segments also came under intense pressure as midcap and smallcap indices shed over one percent each.
LSN India ·
Indian stock markets turned red across the board during early trading sessions, with investors offloading holdings across sectors. The Sensex benchmark index tumbled more than 900 points from opening levels, while the Nifty 50 index fell below the psychologically important 22,900 level, signaling broad-based weakness in the market.
The decline was not limited to large-cap stocks. Broader market indices, comprising midcap and smallcap companies, each declined by approximately one percent, reflecting selling pressure that extended beyond the blue-chip segment. This widespread downturn across market capitalizations suggested institutional and retail investors were reducing exposure across the board.
All sectoral indices traded in negative territory during the opening hours of the trading session. The across-the-board decline indicated that investors showed limited appetite for equities, with buying interest failing to emerge even in traditionally resilient sectors. The intensity of the selling suggested growing caution among market participants.