Stock market: The domestic stock market registered a sharp decline on Monday. The key benchmark BSE Sensex fell more than 1 percent to below the crucial level of 75,000. The 30-share BSE Sensex closed 856.65 points or 1.14 percent lower at 74,454.41. During the day, it fell 923.62 points to reach the level of 74,387. Similarly, the NSE Nifty closed 242.55 points lower at 22,553.35.
Main reasons for the decline in the market
Heavy selling in IT and technology stocks – Stocks like HCL Tech, Zomato, TCS, Infosys and Tech Mahindra fell sharply.
Weak signals from global markets – The decline in consumer confidence in the US has affected the global economy.
Foreign investors’ selling continues – FIIs sold shares in large quantities.
Global Trade Tensions – Growing trade tensions between the US and other countries have increased investor concern.
Which stocks saw the biggest decline?
Out of the 30 stocks of BSE Sensex, HCL Tech, Zomato, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Infosys, Tech Mahindra, Bharti Airtel, Tata Steel and NTPC suffered the most losses. The fall in the shares of these companies had a negative impact on the Sensex. On the other hand, shares of Mahindra & Mahindra, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Maruti, Nestle and ITC saw a rise.
FIIs sold shares worth Rs 3,449.15 crore
This was the fifth consecutive trading day for investors, when the market witnessed a decline. According to stock exchange data, foreign institutional investors (FIIs) sold shares worth Rs 3,449.15 crore on Friday.
So far this month, foreign investors have withdrawn more than Rs 23,710 crore. So far in 2025, the total selling by FIIs has crossed Rs 1 lakh crore.
Market at eight-month low
On Monday, the domestic stock market fell to an eight-month low. The market remained weak due to selling in IT stocks with heavy weightage. The decline in consumer confidence in the US and the slowdown in the global economy had a negative impact on the Indian market.
Experts’ opinion
Stockbox’s senior technical analyst Ameya Ranade said that there is a broad weakness in the market, due to which the shares of small and medium companies are also getting affected. Technically, the level of 22,500-22,400 is very important for Nifty. If this level is broken, further decline is possible
Global market situation
Asian market – Seoul, Shanghai and Hong Kong stock markets fell. Tokyo market was closed due to holiday.
European market – European stock markets were trading with a mixed trend.
US market – US stock market also fell heavily on Friday. Weak consumer sentiment and trade concerns put pressure on the market.
IT sector affected the most
The market was most affected due to heavy selling in the IT sector. Shares of Infosys, TCS, Tech Mahindra and HCL Tech fell by 3-4 percent. Experts say that IT companies have been negatively affected due to the decline in consumer demand in the US and weak growth of technology stocks.
Difficult time for retail investors
According to experts, retail investors need to be cautious due to the current volatility. Investors should adopt a long-term strategy and invest in companies with strong fundamentals.
What will be the direction of the market ahead?
Impact of US data on the market – The data related to consumer spending and inflation released in the US can decide the movement of the Indian market.
Keep an eye on FII selling – If foreign investors continue to sell, the market may fall further.
RBI monetary policy – The decisions taken in the upcoming policy meeting of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will also decide the direction of the market.
Global developments – Russia-Ukraine war, China’s economy and US election scenario can also have an impact on the market.
Tips for investors
Avoid panic investing – Market volatility is normal, so be patient and do not panic and invest.
Invest in good companies – Buy shares of companies with strong fundamentals, which are safe for long-term investment.
Use stop-loss – If you are trading, use stop-loss correctly to avoid big losses.
Keep an eye on economic news – It is important to keep an eye on important news related to domestic and global markets.
The domestic stock market registered a huge decline on Monday, with the Sensex slipping below 75,000 and the Nifty closing at 22,553. The market remained under pressure due to selling by foreign investors and a fall in IT stocks.
According to experts, the market may see more volatility in the near future. In such a situation, investors should adopt a long-term strategy and focus on investing in good companies.
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