Indian stock markets witnessed a sharp sell-off on Tuesday as heavy selling pressure pushed benchmark indices into deep losses. From the opening bell, markets traded weakly and failed to recover at any stage. Because of that, both the Sensex and Nifty closed significantly lower, erasing massive investor wealth in a single session.
The BSE Sensex plunged 1,092 points and settled at 82,153. At the same time, the NSE Nifty slipped by 360 points to close at 25,225. Throughout the day, bears dominated trading while buyers remained cautious. Weak sentiment and continuous selling kept the indices under pressure.
Moreover, the sharp fall led to a major erosion in market capitalisation. Estimates show that investors lost nearly ₹9 lakh crore in just one day. Heavyweight stocks faced strong selling, which dragged the broader market down. Mid-cap and small-cap stocks also ended in the red, adding to the negative mood.
Meanwhile, shares of Ola Electric Mobility, a leading player in India’s electric two-wheeler segment, crashed sharply. Intense selling pressure hit the stock, reflecting growing investor caution toward high-valuation and EV-related stocks. The fall also weighed on overall auto sector sentiment.
However, despite the weak market trend, a few stocks managed to post gains. Aarti Surfactants Limited, Patel Retail Limited, Laxmi Cotspin Limited, Anjani Port and Land Cement Limited, and Infobeans Technologies Limited emerged as the top gainers. These stocks attracted selective buying due to company-specific factors.
In contrast, several companies suffered notable losses. Bharat Rasayan Limited, Newgen Software Technologies Limited, Shree Digvijay Cement Company Limited, and Agrolife Limited ended the session lower. Persistent selling and profit booking hurt these stocks throughout the trading day.
Market experts believe a mix of global uncertainty, cautious investor sentiment, and valuation concerns triggered the sell-off. In addition, traders chose to stay on the sidelines amid unclear short-term cues. As a result, volatility remained high until the closing bell.
Overall, Tuesday’s sharp decline highlights rising uncertainty in the Indian stock market. Investors now await fresh domestic and global triggers for direction. Until then, analysts expect continued volatility in the near term.
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