Nifty Plunges Below 26000 Amid Foreign Outflows, Global Turmoil; IT, Midcap, Smallcap Hit

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News18•08-01-2026, 12:09
Nifty Plunges Below 26000 Amid Foreign Outflows, Global Turmoil; IT, Midcap, Smallcap Hit
- •Indian stock market saw a significant fall, with Nifty breaking the crucial 26,000 level and Sensex also declining.
- •Key sectors like IT, Midcap, Smallcap, and Auto faced heavy selling pressure, impacting stocks like Tata Consultancy Services, Asian Paints, Maruti, Tech Mahindra, Infosys, and UltraTech Cement.
- •Continuous selling by foreign institutional investors, uncertainty over America's tariff policy, and global market turmoil are cited as primary reasons for the market weakness.
- •Despite a stable Indian economic outlook with 7.4% growth, delays in the US trade agreement are affecting investor confidence.
- •Experts advise investors to exercise patience, invest thoughtfully, and avoid panic amidst current market volatility and global tensions.
Why It Matters: Indian markets fell sharply due to foreign selling and global uncertainty, despite strong economic fundamentals.
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