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Sensex Nifty Updates March 30: Markets Tumble Over 2% as Financial Stocks Drag Indices Lower
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Last Updated: 30th March 2026 - 04:16 pm
Indian markets closed sharply lower on Monday, weighed down by broad-based selling pressure, particularly in financial stocks. The Nifty 50 fell 2.14% to 22,331.40, while the Sensex declined 2.22% to 71,947.55. Bajaj Finance, Shriram Finance, and SBI were among the top laggards, whereas Hindalco, Tech Mahindra, and Coal India managed to post modest gains. Asian market cues were largely weak, with Japan’s Nikkei dropping 2.79% and the Hang Seng falling 0.81%, while the Shanghai Composite edged up 0.24%. European indices traded mixed in mid-session, with the FTSE 100 gaining 0.56%, while the DAX and STOXX 50 slipped marginally. On Wall Street, U.S. markets traded lower, with the Dow Jones declining 1.73%, the Nasdaq falling 2.15%, and the S&P 500 dropping 1.67%, reflecting continued global risk-off sentiment.
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Stock Market Highlights, March 30
- Domestic Indices See Sharp Sell-Off: ndian benchmarks ended deep in the red, with the Sensex falling 2.22% to 71,947.55 and the Nifty 50 declining 2.14% to 22,331.40. Financial stocks led the losses, with Bajaj Finance tumbling 4.95%, followed by Shriram Finance and SBI, while Hindalco emerged as the top gainer with a 2.46% rise.
- Global Cues Remain Weak: Asian markets traded mostly lower, with Japan’s Nikkei dropping 2.79% and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng falling 0.81%, while Shanghai Composite edged up 0.24%. European markets were mixed at mid-session, with the FTSE 100 rising 0.56%, while DAX, CAC 40, and STOXX 50 traded lower.
- Wall Street Recap: U.S. markets traded sharply lower, reflecting broad-based selling pressure across technology and blue-chip stocks. The Dow Jones declined 1.73% to 45,166.64, while the NASDAQ dropped 2.15% to 20,948.36 and the S&P 500 fell 1.67% to 6,368.85, signalling continued risk-off sentiment among global investors.
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Top Gainers
| Company | Gain |
| Hindalco | 2.46% |
| Tech Mahindra | 1.66% |
| Coal India | 1.13% |
| ONGC | 1.05% |
| Power Grid | 0.10% |
Top Losers
| Company | Gain |
| Bajaj Finance | -4.95% |
| Shriram Finance | -3.82% |
| SBI | -3.80% |
| Indigo | -3.65% |
| Kotak Mahindra | -3.59% |
Indian Market Cues
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Gift Nifty | 22,332 | -1.84% |
| Nifty 50 | 22,331.40 | -2.14% |
| Nifty Bank | 50,275.35 | -3.82% |
| SENSEX | 71,947.55 | -2.22% |
India VIX
| Volatility Index | Value | Change (%) |
| India VIX | 27.89 | 4.04% |
Asian Markets
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
| Nikkei | 51,885.85 | -2.79% |
| Hang Seng | 24,750.79 | -0.81% |
| Shanghai Composite | 4,499.77 | 0.24% |
European Market Mid-Session Update
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
| FTSE 100 | 10,023.26 | 0.56% |
| DAX | 22,253.43 | -0.21% |
| CAC 40 | 7,696.60 | -0.069% |
| STOXX 50 | 5,498.38 | -0.13% |
U.S. Markets Live Today
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Dow Jones | 45,166.64 | -1.73% |
| NASDAQ | 20,948.36 | -2.15% |
| S&P 500 | 6,368.85 | -1.67% |
*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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