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Sensex Nifty Updates March 19: Markets Crash Over 3%, Sensex Tanks 2,400+ Points, Nifty Slips Below 23,100 Amid Global Selloff
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Last Updated: 19th March 2026 - 03:55 pm
Indian markets witnessed a sharp sell-off, with the Sensex and Nifty plunging over 3% amid broad-based weakness, even as ONGC posted gains. Global cues remained negative, with Asian and European markets declining significantly. Adding to the pressure, U.S. markets had ended lower in the previous session, reflecting risk-off sentiment and heightened volatility, as indicated by a sharp spike in India VIX, which further dampened investor confidence.
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Stock Market Highlights, March 19
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Domestic Indices Slide Sharply: Indian benchmarks witnessed steep selling pressure, with the Sensex plunging 3.26% to 74,207.24 and the Nifty 50 falling 3.26% to 23,002.15. ONGC bucked the trend, rising 4.83%, while Shriram Finance led losers, tumbling 7.03% amid broad-based weakness.
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Global Cues Weak: Asian markets declined across the board, led by Japan’s Nikkei dropping 3.38%, followed by Hang Seng and Shanghai Composite losses. European indices traded lower mid-session, with the FTSE 100, DAX, and CAC 40 falling up to nearly 2%, reflecting global risk-off sentiment.
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Wall Street Recap: In the previous session, U.S. markets ended lower, with the Dow Jones declining 1.63%, NASDAQ falling 1.46%, and the S&P 500 shedding 1.36%. Weak global sentiment and risk aversion weighed on equities, setting a negative tone for today’s market performance.
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Top Gainers
| Company | Gain |
| ONGC | 4.83% |
Top Losers
| Company | Gain |
| Shriram Finance | -7.03% |
| Eternal | -5.69% |
| Bajaj Finance | -5.44% |
| HDFC Bank | -5.32% |
| M&M | -5.26% |
Indian Market Cues
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Gift Nifty | 23,113.50 | -0.41% |
| Nifty 50 | 23,002.15 | -3.26% |
| Nifty Bank | 53,451.75 | -3.39% |
| SENSEX | 74,207.24 | -3.26% |
India VIX
| Volatility Index | Value | Change (%) |
| India VIX | 22.7125 | 21.33% |
Asian Markets
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
| Nikkei | 53,372 | -3.38% |
| Hang Seng | 25,500 | -2.02% |
| Shanghai Composite | 4,594 | -1.39% |
European Market Mid-Session Update
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
| FTSE 100 | 10,120 | -1.81% |
| DAX | 23,054 | -1.91% |
| CAC 40 | 7,863 | -1.33% |
| STOXX 50 | 5,646 | -1.58% |
U.S. Markets Live Today
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Dow Jones | 46,225.15 | -1.63% |
| NASDAQ | 22,152.42 | -1.46% |
| S&P 500 | 6,624.70 | -1.36% |
*As of 15:45 IST
This content is for informational purposes only and not investment advice. Please do your own research before making any financial decisions.
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