Stock Market Today: Sensex Crashes 600 Points, ₹9 Lakh Crore Investor Wealth Wiped Out

Market Performance: Sensex and Nifty Slide Sharply

The Indian stock market experienced a significant decline on April 25 in a highly volatile session. The Sensex fell by 589 points, or 0.74%, closing at 79,212.53, while the Nifty 50 declined 207 points, or 0.86%, ending at 24,039.35.

• Intraday low for Sensex: 78,606 (down nearly 1,200 points)
• Intraday low for Nifty: 23,848 (down around 400 points)

Broader indices witnessed even sharper corrections:

• BSE Midcap Index: down 2.44%
• BSE Smallcap Index: down 2.56%

This marks the second straight session of losses, sparking a broad selloff and panic among retail investors.

Main News: Why Did Indian Markets Crash Today?

Despite positive global cues, the Indian stock market plunged due to domestic and international factors. Here's what led to the sharp fall:

1. Geopolitical Tension: India-Pakistan Conflict

Tensions escalated after the Pahalgam terror attack, leading to fears of further conflict. Market sentiment weakened as Prime Minister Modi vowed intense retaliatory action, raising investor concerns.

2. Profit Booking After Recent Rally

Markets had seen a steep 8% rally in recent weeks. The sharp rise prompted investors to book profits, especially without fresh triggers.

3. Global Economic Uncertainty

While global markets such as the Nasdaq and S&P 500 closed higher recently, concerns over global economic slowdown linger. Revised forecasts from global agencies added to market anxiety:

• World Bank cut India's FY26 GDP forecast to 6.3%
• IMF revised its projection down to 6.2%

4. Mixed Q4 Earnings

Indian corporates delivered mixed Q4 results. While some sectors like IT held up, overall earnings and cautious company commentary failed to lift market confidence.

Company Details: Sector-Wise Breakdown

• Nifty IT was the only gainer, rising 0.72%
• Worst-performing sectors:
  • Realty, Media, Telecom, Power, Metals: down 2-3%
• Broader market impact:
  • Over 50 stocks hit their 52-week lows
  • Major losers: Shriram Finance (-5.95%), Adani Ports, Axis Bank
  • Top gainer: SBI Life Insurance, up 5.40%

Investor Impact: ₹9 Lakh Crore Wealth Wiped Out

A massive drop in the market's overall value caused investors to lose nearly ₹9 lakh crore in a single day.

• Market Capitalization on BSE:
  • Previous session: ₹430 lakh crore
  • Current session: ₹421 lakh crore

This erosion highlights the vulnerability of Indian markets during geopolitical and economic uncertainty.

Summary: What Lies Ahead for Investors?

The Indian stock market's performance on April 25 underscores the impact of external factors like geopolitics and global forecasts on domestic sentiment. While Sensex News and Nifty News had been positive the past week, today's stock market reflected a sharp reversal.

As uncertainty continues, especially around India-Pakistan, market volatility is expected to remain high. Investors will likely stay cautious heading into the next session, closely watching support levels.