Sensex drops 330 points as IT, financials weigh on Indian markets
India's benchmark indices fell on September 22 despite gains in global markets and easing crude oil prices.
What to know
- India's Sensex fell 330 points and Nifty dropped to 23,329 on September 22, ending a four-day winning streak.
- Weakness in IT, financial, and capital goods stocks drove the decline despite positive global markets and falling crude oil prices.
- Foreign Institutional Investors offloaded ₹576.20 crore in equities on September 21, signaling reduced foreign confidence.
“Indian equity benchmarks ended lower on Tuesday, with domestic sentiment remaining weak despite a more supportive global backdrop.”
Ponmudi R., CEO, Enrich Money · The Hindu ↗ · Sep 21
Ponmudi R. CEO, Enrich Money
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Sensex falls 330 points, Nifty drops to 23,329 on sector weakness
On September 22, the Sensex declined 329.91 points (0.44%) to 74,529.08, while the Nifty fell to 23,329. IT stocks, financials, and capital goods led the decline. Bajaj Finserv, Trent, Bajaj Finance, Sun Pharma, TCS, and UltraTech Cement were major laggards.
“Broad-based selling across IT, financials and consumer goods kept the domestic benchmarks under pressure.”
— Ponmudi R., CEO of Enrich Money -
first by Moneycontrol.com, 1d ago · also Telegraph India, The Hindu
2 more headlines
- Sensex falls 330 points, Nifty ends below 23,350 on IT, financial stocks Telegraph India · 1d ago
- Sensex drops 330 points, Nifty down to 23,329 dragged by IT stocks The Hindu · 1d ago
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Sensex jumps 564 points in fourth consecutive day of gains — On September 21, the Sensex rose 564.03 points (0.76%) to settle at 74,858.99, while the Nifty gained 67.90 points (0.29%) to end at 23,414.30, extending a winning streak.