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Sensex Nifty Updates March 23: Sensex Drops Over 1,800 Points, Nifty Below 22,600; Heavy Selling Seen Across Sectors
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Last Updated: 23rd March 2026 - 04:27 pm
Indian markets saw a sharp sell-off, with the Sensex falling 2.46% and Nifty dropping 2.60%, dragged by heavy losses in financials and consumption stocks like Shriram Finance and Titan, while IT stocks offered limited support. Global sentiment remained weak, as Asian and European markets declined sharply. U.S. markets also closed lower in the previous session, reflecting risk-off sentiment. A spike in India VIX signaled rising volatility and heightened investor nervousness.
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Stock Market Highlights, March 23
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Domestic Indices See Sharp Sell-Off: Indian benchmarks witnessed a steep decline, with the Sensex falling 2.46% to 72,696.39 and the Nifty 50 dropping 2.60% to 22,512.65. Broader weakness was led by financials and consumption stocks, while HCL Tech and Power Grid offered limited support.
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Global Cues Deeply Negative: Asian markets plunged, with Nikkei, Hang Seng, and Shanghai Composite falling over 3% each. European indices also traded sharply lower mid-session, with FTSE 100, DAX, and CAC 40 declining over 2%, reflecting widespread risk-off sentiment across global equities.
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Wall Street Recap: In the previous session, U.S. markets ended sharply lower, with the NASDAQ falling 2.01%, S&P 500 declining 1.51%, and Dow Jones dropping 0.96%. The sell-off was driven by tech weakness and rising concerns over global growth and risk sentiment.
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Top Gainers
| Company | Gain |
| HCL Tech | 1.87% |
| Power Grid Corp | 1.51% |
| Infosys | 0.07% |
| ONGC | 0.02% |
Top Losers
| Company | Loss |
| Shriram Finance | -6.49% |
| Titan Company | -6.17% |
| Trent | -5.70% |
| Jio Financial | -5.52% |
| UltraTechCement | -5.23% |
Indian Market Cues
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Gift Nifty | 22,500.50 | -1.57% |
| Nifty 50 | 22,512.65 | -2.60% |
| Nifty Bank | 51,437.75 | -3.72% |
| SENSEX | 72,696.39 | -2.46% |
India VIX
| Volatility Index | Value | Change (%) |
| India VIX | 26.73 | 17.19% |
Asian Markets
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
| Nikkei | 51,515 | -3.48% |
| Hang Seng | 24,382 | -3.54% |
| Shanghai Composite | 4,373 | -3.63% |
European Market Mid-Session Update
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
| FTSE 100 | 9,692 | -2.28% |
| DAX | 21,897 | -2.16% |
| CAC 40 | 7,510 | -2.02% |
| STOXX 50 | 5,388 | -2.05% |
U.S. Markets Live Today
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Dow Jones | 45,577.47 | -0.96% |
| NASDAQ | 21,647.47 | -2.01% |
| S&P 500 | 6,506.48 | -1.51% |
*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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