Sensex Crashes 800 Points as IT Stocks Tumble

Indian equity markets witnessed a sharp selloff on Friday, delivering a major shock to investors on the final trading session of the week. The benchmark indices opened deep in the red and extended losses as intense selling pressure gripped the technology and IT sectors.

The BSE Sensex, which had closed at 77,409 in the previous session, opened lower at 76,852 and continued its downward slide. Within hours, the index fell to 76,605, marking a decline of more than 800 points and reflecting broad-based weakness across the market.

The NSE Nifty also remained under heavy pressure. After ending the previous session at 24,168, the index opened at 23,991 and slipped further to 23,939 during early trade. The sharp fall fueled concerns among investors about near-term market sentiment.

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IT Stocks Lead the Market Meltdown

The biggest drag on the market came from the information technology sector, where leading companies faced aggressive selling.

Among the worst-hit stocks:

Infosys plunged nearly 8.5%

TCS dropped more than 6%

Tech Mahindra fell over 5%

HCL Technologies also declined by more than 5%

The steep decline in frontline IT stocks significantly impacted overall market performance and weighed heavily on investor confidence.

What Triggered the Sharp Fall?

Market experts believe the selloff was driven by a combination of global and domestic factors. Persistent uncertainty in international markets, concerns surrounding the US economy, and pressure on the global technology sector prompted investors to reduce exposure to IT stocks.

Weak sentiment in technology shares quickly spread across broader market segments, resulting in widespread selling across major indices.

Investors Advised to Stay Cautious

While the sudden correction has increased anxiety among short-term traders, analysts suggest that long-term investors should avoid panic-driven decisions. Experts recommend closely monitoring market developments, corporate earnings, foreign institutional investor activity, and global economic indicators before making investment moves.

With volatility expected to remain elevated, market direction in the coming sessions will largely depend on international cues, foreign fund flows, and upcoming economic data releases.

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