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Sensex Nifty Updates March 27: Markets Tumble Over 2%, Financials and Auto Stocks Drag Indices Lower
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Last Updated: 27th March 2026 - 04:07 pm
Indian markets closed sharply lower on Monday, weighed down by broad-based selling across financials, auto, and heavyweight stocks. The Nifty 50 fell 2.09% to 22,819.60, while the Sensex dropped 2.25% to 73,583.22. Shriram Finance, Tata Motors PV, and Reliance were among the top laggards, posting steep losses, whereas ONGC, Wipro, and Bharti Airtel managed modest gains.
Asian market cues were mixed, with Shanghai Composite rising 0.63% and Hang Seng gaining 0.38%, while Japan’s Nikkei declined 0.47%. European indices traded lower in mid-session, reflecting cautious sentiment, with the DAX down 1.28%, CAC 40 falling 0.81%, and the FTSE 100 slipping 0.47%.
On Wall Street, U.S. markets traded under pressure, signalling weak global risk appetite. The NASDAQ dropped 2.38%, the S&P 500 fell 1.74%, and the Dow Jones declined 1.10% during the latest session.
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Stock Market Highlights, March 27
- Domestic Indices Slide : Indian benchmarks ended deep in the red, with the Sensex falling 2.25% to 73,583.22 and the Nifty 50 dropping 2.09% to 22,819.60. Shriram Finance led the losers with a steep 5.54% decline, followed by Tata Motors PV down 4.92%, while ONGC emerged as the top gainer, rising 4.03%.
- Global Cues Weak: Asian markets delivered a mixed performance, with Shanghai Composite rising 0.63% and Hang Seng gaining 0.38%, while Japan’s Nikkei slipped 0.47%. European indices traded lower at mid-session, with the DAX down 1.28%, STOXX 50 falling 1.08%, CAC 40 declining 0.81%, and the FTSE 100 slipping 0.47%.
- Wall Street Recap: U.S. markets traded sharply lower, reflecting risk-off sentiment. The NASDAQ dropped 2.38%, the S&P 500 fell 1.74%, and the Dow Jones declined 1.10%, indicating broad-based selling across technology and blue-chip stocks.
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Top Gainers
| Company | Gain |
| ONGC | 4.03% |
| Wipro | 1.22% |
| Bharti Airtel | 0.82% |
| TCS | 0.42% |
| Coal India | 0.32% |
Top Losers
| Company | Loss |
| Shriram Finance | -5.54% |
| Tata Motors PV | -4.92% |
| Reliance | -4.61% |
| Indigo | -4.48% |
| Bajaj Finance | -4.11% |
Indian Market Cues
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Gift Nifty | 22,811 | -1.12% |
| Nifty 50 | 22,819.60 | -2.09% |
| Nifty Bank | 52,274.60 | -2.67% |
| SENSEX | 73,583.22 | -2.25% |
India VIX
| Volatility Index | Value | Change (%) |
| India VIX | 26.80 | 8.77% |
Asian Markets
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
| Nikkei | 53,373.07 | -0.47% |
| Hang Seng | 24,951.88 | 0.38% |
| Shanghai Composite | 4,488.80 | 0.63% |
European Market Mid-Session Update
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
| FTSE 100 | 9,924.99 | -0.47% |
| DAX | 22,322.53 | -1.28% |
| CAC 40 | 7,706.59 | -0.81% |
| STOXX 50 | 5,505.91 | -1.08% |
U.S. Markets Live Today
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Dow Jones | 45,960.11 | -1.10% |
| NASDAQ | 21,408.08 | -2.38% |
| S&P 500 | 6,477.16 | -1.74% |
*As of 15:45 IST
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