Sensex Falls 900 Points, Wiping Out Roughly ₹5 Lakh Crore in Investor Wealth

Indian benchmark equity index the Sensex dropped by about 900 points in a single session, according to the Economic Times. The sharp decline erased an estimated ₹5 lakh crore from the market value of listed companies. The fall reflects a broad sell-off that weighed on investor sentiment across major sectors. The article attributes the slump to prevailing market pressures, with the full set of triggers outlined in the original report. Investors are closely watching the index for signs of a sustained recovery or further downside.