Sensex Plunges 600 Points: 5 Key Reasons Behind Market Crash

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CNBC Awaaz•19-01-2026, 11:23
Sensex Plunges 600 Points: 5 Key Reasons Behind Market Crash
- •Domestic stock market saw massive selling on January 19, with Sensex and Nifty recording sharp declines.
- •Weak global indicators, including US-Europe trade tensions over Greenland, contributed to market volatility.
- •Speculation regarding the US Fed Chair and softening expectations for interest rate cuts also impacted sentiment.
- •India VIX, a market volatility index, rose over 5%, indicating increased investor caution.
- •Continuous FII selling and disappointing Q3 results from companies like Wipro and ICICI Bank further pressured the market.
Why It Matters: Sensex crashed by 600 points due to weak global cues, FII selling, rising volatility, and poor Q3 results.
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