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Sensex Drops 780 Points as Bears Tighten Grip; Nifty Below 25,900
- Ripradaman R
- 6 days ago
- 2 min read
Introduction
Indian equity markets ended the session on a weak note as selling pressure intensified across key sectors.
Benchmark indices failed to find support amid cautious investor sentiment.
The Sensex saw a sharp decline, while the Nifty slipped below a crucial psychological level.
Markets End Sharply Lower
Benchmark indices closed deep in the red, reflecting sustained selling throughout the session.
Sensex declined by nearly 780 points
Nifty closed below the 25,900 mark
Broader markets underperformed benchmarks
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Heavyweight Stocks Drag Indices
Large-cap stocks played a major role in pulling the market down.
Selling pressure in energy and IT stocks
Weak global cues impacted investor confidence
Profit booking visible after recent highs
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Top Nifty Losers
Several frontline stocks witnessed sharp cuts.
Hindalco Industries
ONGC
Jio Financial Services
Wipro
Tech Mahindra
These stocks faced consistent selling during the session
Stocks That Provided Support
Despite the overall weakness, a few stocks managed to close higher.
ICICI Bank
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SBI Life Insurance
Bharat Electronics
Selective buying was seen in defensive and financial names.
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Sectoral Performance Snapshot
Sector-wise action remained largely negative.
IT and metals under pressure
Energy stocks saw profit booking
Financials offered limited downside protection
What This Means for Investors
The sharp fall highlights rising short-term volatility.
Markets reacting to valuation concerns
Investors turning cautious at higher levels
Near-term direction likely to remain range-bound
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Conclusion
Markets ended lower as bears dominated the session.
While select stocks showed resilience, overall sentiment remained cautious.
Investors may continue to see volatility in the near term.
FAQ
Q1. Why did Sensex fall by 780 points today?
Broad-based selling, weak global cues, and profit booking led to the sharp decline.
Q2. What does Nifty below 25,900 indicate?
It signals short-term weakness and loss of a key psychological support level.
Q3. Which stocks dragged the market the most?
Hindalco, ONGC, Jio Financial, Wipro, and Tech Mahindra were major laggards.
Q4. Were there any gainers in a weak market?
Yes, ICICI Bank, SBI Life Insurance, and Bharat Electronics ended higher.
Q5. Is this a correction or trend reversal?
At this stage, it appears to be a short-term correction rather than a confirmed reversal.
Citations
BSE India Market Data
NSE India Closing Report
Bloomberg Market Analysis
Reuters India Markets
Economic Times Market Coverage
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