Indian Stock Market Crash: Sensex and Nifty Tumble on Global Cues and Geopolitical Tensions
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The market fell due to a combination of global factors, including a selloff on Wall Street, escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, and rising crude oil prices.
BEL (-6.02%), Hindalco (-5.78%), ONGC (-5.50%), and SBI (-5.31%) were among the top laggards during the session.
Both sectors acted as defensives. IT stocks like TCS and Wipro gained over 1.7%, while Pharma stocks like Cipla and Sun Pharma also ended in the green.
The Rupee hit a record low, depreciating to approximately 86.75 against the US Dollar due to FII outflows and global uncertainty.
As of February 1, 2026, the market capitalization stood at approximately ₹448.74 Lac Crores (around $4.88 Trillion).
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