Sensex down 500 points: Why is stock market falling today?
India Today
The S&P BSE Sensex was down 566.31 points at 79,449.59, while the NSE Nifty50 fell 164.85 points to 24,601.05 as of 11:24 am. Sensex and Nifty shed over half a percent.
Stock markets were under pressure on Friday as rising tensions in West Asia and higher crude oil prices pushed investors to sell shares. The fall came just a day after the markets had posted gains, showing that trading has become volatile in recent sessions.
The S&P BSE Sensex was down 566.31 points at 79,449.59, while the NSE Nifty50 fell 164.85 points to 24,601.05 as of 11:24 am. Sensex and Nifty shed over half a percent.
The main reason behind the fall in the stock market is the ongoing conflict involving Iran, Israel and the US. The situation has raised concerns about possible disruption in global energy supply.
If the conflict affects oil supply, crude prices may rise further. Higher oil prices can increase costs for many economies and push inflation higher. This has made investors cautious and led to selling in the market.
Due to these concerns, investor sentiment has turned negative. Many investors have chosen to reduce their exposure to equities, which has led to a broad-based decline across several sectors on Dalal Street.
Some stocks, however, helped limit the fall. IT shares and heavyweights such as Reliance Industries Ltd traded higher during the session. Their gains prevented the market from falling further.
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Sensex has declined over 6,000 points or roughly 7.5% in a little over two weeks as global tensions and rising oil prices triggered selling in equities.
Speaking in Parliament, Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said India has adequate fuel stocks, and there is no cause for concern over availability.
Industry sources told India Today TV that airline operators are now paying additional insurance charges for every aircraft flying into the Middle East, significantly increasing the cost of operations on these routes.
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Early signals from GIFT Nifty suggest that the benchmark indices could open lower when trading begins. GIFT Nifty futures were trading at 23,784.50 at around 7:58 am. This indicates that the Nifty 50 may open below Wednesday's closing level of 23,866.85.
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The move comes as global energy markets remain on edge due to escalating tensions linked to the conflict involving Iran, which has raised fears of disruptions to crude oil shipments from the Middle East.
India consumes roughly 5.3 to 5.5 million barrels of crude oil every day. However, domestic production is only about 0.6 million barrels per day. This means the country depends on imports for nearly 85% of its oil needs.
At around 10:47 am, the BSE Sensex was down 750.68 points or 0.96% at 77,455.30, while the Nifty 50 slipped 208.25 points or 0.86% to 24,053.35.
Air India said the fuel surcharge is due to the sharp rise in aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices since early March 2026, triggered by supply disruptions in the Gulf region.
Rahul Bhatia expressed gratitude to employees who worked tirelessly to restore operations during that challenging period, praising their resilience and dedication.