Sensex, Nifty crash: Why is stock market down today? Massive wealth eroded; investors lose ₹4 lakh crore

The Sensex declined almost 1,000 points, or 1.3%, to an intraday low of 73,771, while the Nifty 50 dropped nearly 300 points, or 1.2%, to the day's low of 22,861. The BSE 150 Midcap index declined by 0.75%, while the BSE 250 Smallcap index dropped 1%.

Oct 19, 2026 - 15:00
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Sensex, Nifty crash: Why is stock market down today? Massive wealth eroded; investors lose  ₹4 lakh crore
The Sensex declined almost 1,000 points, or 1.3%, to an intraday low of 73,771, while the Nifty 50 dropped nearly 300 points, or 1.2%, to the day's low of 22,861. The BSE 150 Midcap index declined by 0.75%, while the BSE 250 Smallcap index dropped 1%.

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