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Sensex crashes 900 points, investors lose ₹6 lakh crore— 5 Key factors behind stock market selloff explained

The Sensex, Nifty 50, and the mid- and small-cap indices all dropped more than 1% in morning trading. Investors lost about ₹6 lakh crore within minutes.

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Negative for markets

Sentiment score: -75/100

High impact Immediate effect (hours)

WHAT THIS MEANS

Indian stock market (Sensex) crashed 900+ points with ₹6 lakh crore in losses amid broad selloff across Sensex, Nifty 50, and mid/small-cap indices. Concurrent S&P 500 decline (-1.74%) and VIX spike (27.44, +8.33%) indicate global risk-off sentiment driving the move.

AI CONFIDENCE

72% High

SENTIMENT GAUGE

NEWS POWER SCORE

AFFECTED ASSETS

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SENSEX

SENSEXIndex

Expected to decline

Already down 900+ points (>1%) in morning session; broad-based selloff across all cap segments

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NIFTY50

NIFTY50Index

Expected to decline

Down >1% alongside Sensex; part of synchronized Indian equity selloff

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S&P 500

^GSPCIndex

Expected to decline

S&P 500 already down -1.74%; global risk-off driving Indian market weakness

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VIX

VIXIndex

Expected to rise

Fear gauge spiked +8.33% to 27.44, confirming elevated volatility and risk aversion

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IT.MI

IT.MIStock

High volatility expected

European tech/IT likely to follow global selloff; monitor for contagion from US/India weakness

PRICE HISTORY

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⚡ SUGGESTED ACTION

Momentum is DOWN and accelerating; VIX spike confirms fear. Do NOT chase the bounce yet—wait for stabilization signals (VIX <25, support hold). If shorting, use tight stops; if long, avoid catching falling knives in this high-volatility environment. [MOVE:-2.5%]

KEY SIGNALS

Sensex -900pts (>1% drop) — momentum accelerating downwardVIX +8.33% to 27.44 — fear elevated, risk-off mode activeS&P 500 -1.74% — global contagion from US weaknessBroad-based selloff (Sensex, Nifty, mid/small-cap) — systemic, not stock-specific₹6 lakh crore loss in minutes — liquidity event, panic selling

SECTORS INVOLVED

FinancialsTechnologyMid-CapSmall-Cap

Analysis generated on Mar 27, 2026 at 04:10 UTC

Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by artificial intelligence for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, investment recommendation, or solicitation. Original reporting by Livemint. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

Sensex crashes 900 points, investors lose ₹6 lakh crore— 5 Key factors behind stock market selloff explained

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