Sensex, Nifty fall for second day, investor wealth erodes by ₹12 lakh crore

Sustained selling pressure, mixed quarterly earnings and global trade tensions dragged benchmarks lower, with midcap and smallcap stocks witnessing deeper losses.

Indian equity markets continued their sharp decline on Tuesday as persistent selling pressure, mixed quarterly corporate earnings, and global trade-related concerns weighed heavily on investor sentiment. Both benchmark indices, the Sensex and Nifty, extended losses for the second consecutive session, leading to a significant erosion in investor wealth.

Over the last two trading sessions, the Sensex has dropped more than 1,390 points, or 1.7%, while the Nifty 50 has declined 1.8%. During this period, investors lost nearly ₹12 lakh crore, as the total market capitalisation of BSE-listed companies fell from around ₹468 lakh crore on Friday to nearly ₹456 lakh crore.

By around 3:15 pm, the Sensex was trading at 82,053.80, down 1,192.38 points or 1.43%. The broader Nifty 50 slipped to 25,184.80, falling 400.70 points or 1.57%, marking the first time since October 15, 2025, that the index slipped below the 25,200 level.

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Within the Nifty 50 pack, stocks such as Bajaj Finance, Eternal, and Bajaj Finserv emerged as the top losers, each declining by up to 2%. On the other hand, NTPC and Hindustan Unilever managed to buck the trend, gaining up to 1% during the session.

Market breadth remained firmly negative, highlighting the widespread nature of the sell-off. Around 818 stocks advanced, while 3,031 stocks declined, and 129 stocks remained unchanged on the BSE.

The broader market mirrored the weakness seen in benchmark indices. Both Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 underperformed the frontline indices, each plunging by around 2%, reflecting heightened risk aversion among investors.

Overall, Tuesday’s trading session underscored continued caution in the markets, as concerns over earnings visibility and global economic uncertainty kept selling pressure intact across segments.