Investors lose ₹6.8 lakh cr in minutes as Sensex plunges nearly 1,500 points
PremiumThe 30-share BSE benchmark index plunged 1,479.15 points to 48,112.17 in morning trade.
It was a bloodbath on the D-street on Monday as investors' wealth tumbled by ₹6,86,708.74 crore in morning trade following massive losses in the equity market as sentiments remained muted due to fear of covid lockdowns in the country.
The 30-share BSE benchmark index plunged 1,479.15 points to 48,112.17 in morning trade.
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2 min read . 08:01 AM ISTTracking losses in equities, the market capitalization of BSE-listed companies eroded by ₹6,86,708.74 crore to ₹2,02,76,533.13 crore.
IndusInd Bank was the biggest loser among the 30-share companies pack, declining over 7%, followed by SBI, Bajaj Finance and Axis Bank.
"Domestic equities do not look to be inspiring at the moment. A sharp increase in COVID-19 daily cases in the country, and possibility of large economic restrictions are expected to keep investors nervous in the near term. Further, the possibility of lockdown in large states like Maharashtra will weigh on investors' sentiments.
"Additionally, recent weakness in INR may also aggravate investors' concerns. However, 4Q FY21 earnings, wherein IT majors are scheduled to deliver their numbers this week, are to be in focus," said Binod Modi, Head Strategy at Reliance Securities.
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