Why is market falling today? Sensex crashes 900 points, Nifty below 23,400; 5 key factors behind bloodbath

Indian stock markets experienced a significant downturn on Monday. Both Sensex and Nifty saw substantial drops exceeding one percent. This decline was driven by soaring global bond yields and a record low for the Indian rupee. The market capitalization of BSE-listed companies also saw a considerable reduction. Investors faced a challenging trading session as bearish sentiment dominated Dalal Street.

May 18, 2026 - 09:00
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Why is market falling today? Sensex crashes 900 points, Nifty below 23,400; 5 key factors behind bloodbath
Indian stock markets experienced a significant downturn on Monday. Both Sensex and Nifty saw substantial drops exceeding one percent. This decline was driven by soaring global bond yields and a record low for the Indian rupee. The market capitalization of BSE-listed companies also saw a considerable reduction. Investors faced a challenging trading session as bearish sentiment dominated Dalal Street.

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