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Why did stock market crash today? Sensex tumbles 1,124 points, Nifty below 22,800; 6 factors behind Rs 8 lakh crore rout

On Monday, the Indian stock market saw a major sell-off, with the Sensex and Nifty indexes plummeting due to escalating Iran-US tensions that drove up oil prices. This volatility dampened investor sentiment while bond yields reached highs not seen in years, creating additional pressure on equities. The rupee depreciated against…

The Economic Times · Sep 28

BSE suffers outage, Zerodha users complain of F&O price not reflecting

On September 10, the BSE faced a brief disruption that impacted various cash segment partitions and specific scrips. Once the exchange addressed the technical glitch, regular operations were restored. However, traders using Zerodha reported issues with outdated prices and order placements on certain contracts. Although Zerodha confirmed the resolution, some…

The Economic Times · Sep 10

One month of CAS: How 4 expiry days turned into a 6,000-point Sensex scare for investors

Sebi's latest initiative, the Closing Auction Session, has introduced complexities for Sensex options traders, especially on expiry days. Sharp movements seen during the auction period have caused significant agitation among traders. The newly discovered closing price from this session now governs derivative contracts, intertwining cash market volatility with options values.

The Economic Times · Sep 6

Was Sensex’s 2,000-point expiry crash a one-off? Here's what Friday's close hints about CAS

Sensex stayed relatively calm during Friday’s closing auction, a day after a 2,000-point plunge during the monthly expiry raised fresh concerns over CAS. The subdued move suggests Thursday’s sharp swings may have been an expiry-driven anomaly rather than a persistent issue with the new closing-price mechanism, experts said.

The Economic Times · Aug 28

Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Friday

Indian equities ended sharply lower on Thursday as expiry-day volatility intensified after the first monthly expiry under the Closing Auction Session. Sensex fell 539 points and Nifty 117 points, while technical indicators signalled weakening momentum amid global and geopolitical uncertainty.

The Economic Times · Aug 27

697 days, no record high: Sensex hits worst two-year return stretch since 2012. Will this end soon?

The Sensex has gone 697 days without a new record high, marking its longest stretch of weakness in years. In 2026, 37% of trading days have delivered negative two-year returns, the highest share since 2012. However, easing FII selling, resilient domestic flows and potential foreign inflows could support a recovery.

The Economic Times · Aug 25

Rs 30,000 cr loss in 3 months: Why BSE stock is failing investors and should you buy now?

The BSE stock has witnessed a pronounced decrease in market value recently, attributed to the introduction of new auction regulations and diminished option trading activity. Additionally, the stricter bank guarantee requirements for brokers have raised alarm among investors. As a result, analysts have revised down their earnings expectations and stock…

The Economic Times · Aug 21

Explained: How a JP Morgan unit and a Mumbai-based stock broking firm allegedly manipulated Sensex during CAS

The regulator flagged three sharp Sensex spikes, including a 362-point jump in two seconds and a 405-point surge in 28 seconds, as the index’s CAS closing price moved to around 78,080 from a 3:15 pm reference of 77,829.60.

The Economic Times · Aug 20

Sebi flags manipulative trades during CAS on Sensex expiry day, fines two entities

Sebi issued an interim order against Copthall Mauritius and Mansi Share and Stock Broking for manipulative trading during the August 13, 2026, Closing Auction Session. The regulator impounded Rs 3.67 crore in alleged wrongful gains from these two entities.

The Economic Times · Aug 19

Stocks in news: Cochin Shipyard, Voltas, Patanjali Foods, and PhysicsWallah

Indian stock markets experienced a range-bound week with minor losses for Sensex and Nifty. Analysts are watching four key factors that will influence Dalal Street's action this week. Cochin Shipyard reported a profit decline, while Voltas saw a significant profit surge. Patanjali Foods and Kwality Wall's also posted profit increases.…

The Economic Times · Aug 17