The Indian Stock Market Today found Monday a very hard day. The face of investors was well visible immediately the market opened. This increased tension involving the Middle East had a direct effect on the Indian market and a sudden sell off was underway within hours.
This was worsened as the Sensex and Nifty ended up closing with huge losses. This downfall grossly impoverished the investors as about 22 lakh crore of assets were washed away in the market.
Stock Market Today: Sensex Tanks
| Index | Closing Level | Change (Points) | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensex | 77,566 | -1,353 | -1.71% |
| Nifty | 24,028 | -422 | -1.73% |
| Mid Cap 100 | 56,266 | -1,128 | -1.97% |
| Small Cap 100 | 16,132 | -367 | -2.22% |
Signsex and Nifty’s Big Fall
The market climate of 9 th of March was similar to that of the Black Monday. The moment the trading started, investors started to sell shares at a tremendous rate. The momentum of the market was depressed by increasing tensions in the world and the soaring crude oil prices.
The Sensex ended the day at 77, 566 which is a reduction of 1, 353 points. The Nifty also fell 422 points to 24,028. There was also a lot of pressure on the mid-cap and small-cap stocks and this resulted in a poor market environment.
| Stock | Current Price | Price Change | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wipro | ₹199 | +₹3 | +1.64% |
| Reliance | ₹1,419 | +₹14 | +0.98% |
| Apollo Hospitals | ₹7,791 | +₹67 | +0.86% |
Nifty Top Losers
| Stock | Current Price | Price Change | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| TMPV | ₹332 | -₹19 | -5.27% |
| UltraTech Cement | ₹11,358 | -₹629 | -5.25% |
| Maruti | ₹13,498 | -₹661 | -4.67% |
Large Effect on the Wealth of the Investors
This massive deterioration in the market reflected a lot on the pockets of investors. The uncertainty encountered in the market in the past few days had already undermined the market, but which deteriorated further in Monday.
The overall wealth of investors has gone down by about 22 lakh crore in a period of ten days owing to the data. This reduction has heightened the worries of both small and big investors as the future direction of the market now seems to be entirely reliant on the situations in the world market.
Oil Prices are Raising Concerns
The Middle East tensions have significantly affected the prices of crude oil. The oil prices drastically increased in the world market and hit a high of more than 115 per barrel. The price later weakened and stabilized at the price of about 105.
It is however worrisome that the prices of crude oil have increased by nearly 50 percent over the past ten days. This increase may be a significant problem to countries like India that are the major importers of oil.
The risk of inflation increased
The increased cost of oil may have a direct effect on the lives of the common citizen. Petrol/diesel prices may also increase in India in case the oil prices in the international market are high. It will also add freight expenses, and with time, even such daily products could be costly.
Analysts are of the opinion that once the price of crude oil hits 150 USD per barrel, the petrol and diesel prices in India would increase by about 5-6 rupees per liter. The government, however, indicates that the country has enough oil reserves hence no panic is necessary at the moment.
Effects of International Tensions on the Indian market
The Indian stock market has now been completely integrated in the international markets. In India, the effects of pressure in markets in the US, Asia, or Europe are also experienced. The continued violence in the Middle East has caused more fear and uncertainty among investors and this has resulted to the heavy selling in the market.
The future trend in the market over the next few days will depend mainly on the state of affairs in the international market, price of crude oil and the confidence of investors around the world.
Disclaimer: The article is merely an informative article. The stock market is prone to market risks. You should never make any investment without consulting your financial advisor.
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