Closing Bell: Sensex logs worst fall in history crashes 2,919 points; Nifty below 9,600


Published On: Thursday, March 12, 2020 | By:

Closing Bell: Sensex logs worst fall in history crashes 2,919 points; Nifty below 9,600

Coronavirus pandemic triggers 2919 points or 8.18% Sensex fall at 32,778.14. while Nifty was down 825.30 points or 8.30% at 9590.15. The carnage on Dalal Street had eroded investor wealth worth over Rs 11 trillion in the stock markets today. Overall, the Indian market posted its biggest one-day fall in history. About 216 shares have advanced, 2203 shares declined, and 102 shares are unchanged. All the stocks on Nifty50 and BSE Sensex ended in the red, while BPCL, UPL, Yes Bank, Vedanta, RIL, HDFC Bank, HDFC and GAIL were among major losers on the Nifty and Sensex. Besides, State Bank of India, Axis Bank, ITC, and ONGC all slid over 13 per cent each. Nifty PSU Bank index slipped over 12 per cent, metal, IT and Pharma down over 8 per cent each.

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