Why is stock market down today? Sensex, Nifty crash over 1%, Rs 7 lakh crore wiped out - top reasons for fall

Stock market crash today: Indian equity benchmarks, Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, saw a sharp selloff on Monday, with both the indices crashing over 1% as bearish sentiment tightened its hold on Dalal Street. Rising global bond yields, the rupee hitting a fresh all-time low and other macro concerns added to the pressure on investors.

May 18, 2026 - 09:00
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Why is stock market down today? Sensex, Nifty crash over 1%, Rs 7 lakh crore wiped out - top reasons for fall
Stock market crash today: Indian equity benchmarks, Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, saw a sharp selloff on Monday, with both the indices crashing over 1% as bearish sentiment tightened its hold on Dalal Street. Rising global bond yields, the rupee hitting a fresh all-time low and other macro concerns added to the pressure on investors.

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