Stock markets go into tailspin; Sensex, Nifty drop over 1%

Indian stock market indices Sensex and Nifty experienced a significant decline of over 1% on June 23, 2026, driven by global bearish trends and heavy selling in the IT sector. Foreign institutional investors also contributed to the downturn by offloading equities.
Why it matters
The sharp decline reflects investor anxiety regarding global economic conditions and potential U.S. monetary tightening, impacting emerging market stability.
Stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty faced heavy selling pressure on Tuesday (June 23, 2026), dropping over 1%, tracking a bearish trend in global markets along with weakness in HDFC Bank and IT firms.
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