Indian Stocks Plunge: Nifty, Sensex Hit 3-Month Lows; Rs 9.86 Lakh Crore Wiped Out

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Indian Stocks Plunge: Nifty, Sensex Hit 3-Month Lows; Rs 9.86 Lakh Crore Wiped Out
Overview

Indian equity markets experienced a sharp downturn Tuesday, pushing Nifty50 and BSE Sensex to over three-month lows. Investors saw Rs 9.86 lakh crore of their wealth evaporate. Foreign fund outflows, escalating geopolitical tariff threats, and weak corporate earnings broadly battered investor sentiment, with Information Technology and Realty sectors bearing the brunt.

Market Collapse Triggers

The sell-off was primarily triggered by a combination of sustained foreign institutional investor (FII) outflows and growing unease over escalating global trade disputes, particularly U.S. President Donald Trump's persistent tariff threats. Foreign investors divested approximately $3 billion from Indian equities in January, marking the most significant monthly departure since August.

Earnings Disappointment and Sectoral Woes

Compounding the external pressures was a disappointing corporate earnings season. Heavyweights like Reliance Industries and ICICI Bank reported results that fell short of market expectations, weighing significantly on benchmarks. The Information Technology sector proved to be the weakest, with the Nifty IT index sliding 2.1 percent. Companies such as LTIMindtree and Wipro faced profit declines and weaker outlooks, respectively, partly attributed to the impact of India's new labor codes. The Realty sector also suffered, with its index tumbling 5.21 percent.

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