Stock Market Plunges: Sensex Dips 1300 Points, Nifty Falls 400, ₹7.30 Lakh Cr Wiped Out

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CNBC Awaaz•19-02-2026, 15:48
Stock Market Plunges: Sensex Dips 1300 Points, Nifty Falls 400, ₹7.30 Lakh Cr Wiped Out
- •Indian stock market witnessed a sharp decline after three days of gains, with Sensex dropping 1,236 points and Nifty falling 365 points.
- •Total market capitalization of companies decreased by ₹7.30 lakh crore in this single-day fall.
- •India VIX surged over 9%, indicating increased investor nervousness and market volatility.
- •All sectoral indices closed in the red, with Nifty Realty under most pressure; Midcap and Bank Nifty also saw significant drops.
- •Key reasons for the decline include profit booking, rising crude oil prices, technical resistance, high India VIX, and pressure on banking stocks.
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