Sensex Dips 322 Points, Investors Lose ₹48,000 Cr Amid Global Tensions

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Moneycontrol•05-01-2026, 16:22
Sensex Dips 322 Points, Investors Lose ₹48,000 Cr Amid Global Tensions
- •Sensex fell by 322 points, Nifty closed at 26,250, leading to a ₹48,000 crore loss for investors.
- •Market sentiment was dampened by the US attack on Venezuela and President Trump's tariff threats on India.
- •IT, Oil & Gas, and Telecom sectors declined, while Consumer Durables, Defense, and FMCG indices saw gains.
- •HDFC Bank led Sensex losers with a 3.79% fall; Infosys, HCL Tech, Bajaj Finance, and TCS also declined.
- •Bharat Electronics surged 4.67%; HUL, Tata Steel, Ultratech Cement, and Axis Bank were among top Sensex gainers.
Why It Matters: Global tensions and tariff threats caused Sensex to fall, wiping out ₹48,000 crore of investor wealth.
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