Sensex Falls 330 Points Amid IT Selloff
Sensex Falls 330 Points Amid IT Selloff
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The Sensex swung more than 600 points during the session, reaching an intraday high of 75,038.93 before falling to 74,423.71; the Nifty ranged between 23,489 and 23,285.75.
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Market breadth turned negative, with 1,868 stocks declining against 1,679 advancing on the NSE, while the Nifty Midcap 100 and Smallcap 100 fell as much as 0.4%.
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The India VIX declined 2.88% to 10.92, indicating that near-term volatility expectations remained subdued despite the sharp intraday moves in the benchmark indices.
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CLSA said IT companies’ management commentary ahead of the September-quarter results “remains cautious at best,” warning that geopolitics, higher interest rates and inflation pose downside risks to earnings.
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Foreign institutional investors sold Indian equities worth ₹576.20 crore on Monday, adding to the factors weighing on investor sentiment.
Indian stock markets fell on Tuesday as technology stocks sold off sharply, erasing early gains. The Sensex dropped 329.91 points, or 0.44%, to 74,529.08, while the Nifty declined 85.30 points, or 0.36%, to 23,329 according to India Today. CLSA and Goldman Sachs warned that weak demand, geopolitical risks, and higher interest rates could hurt IT company earnings in coming months.
The market swung wildly during the day, with the Sensex ranging over 600 points from a high of 75,038.93 to a low of 74,423.71 according to DSIJ. Falling crude oil prices below $100 per barrel provided some relief, but investors stayed cautious over US-Iran diplomatic uncertainty and foreign institutional investors sold ₹576.20 crore of Indian stocks on Monday.
IT Sector Bears Brunt of Selling Pressure
Technology stocks led the market decline after major investment banks issued warnings. CLSA said IT company management commentary remains cautious at best, citing geopolitical tensions, higher interest rates, and inflation as risks to medium-term earnings according to DSIJ. These concerns spooked investors ahead of September-quarter earnings announcements.
Banking and Heavyweight Stocks Also Retreat
Beyond IT, financials and capital goods shares dragged the market lower according to Rediff. Market breadth turned negative, with 1,868 stocks declining versus 1,679 advancing on the NSE per DSIJ. The Nifty Midcap 100 and Smallcap 100 both fell as much as 0.4%, signaling weakness across company sizes.
Crude Prices and Volatility Mark the Session
Brent crude dropped below $100 per barrel, providing some downside support to the market according to India Today. However, the weekly derivatives expiry created sharp intraday swings, with the Nifty's indicative closing price briefly dropping about 1% in seconds before recovering per DSIJ. The India VIX fell 2.88% to 10.92, showing investors expected near-term calm despite the wild price moves.
Realty and Metal Stocks Gain as Broader Markets Fade
While most sectors declined, Realty and Metal stocks bucked the trend and advanced according to India Today. Specific gainers included Eternal and IndiGo per Markets Mojo, even as broader market sentiment remained cautious. Foreign investor selling and geopolitical uncertainty continue to cap upside potential for Indian equities.
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