Why did market crash today? Sensex drops 571 points, Nifty nears 22,450. 5 key factors behind Rs 5 lakh crore wipe out

Oct 1, 2026

Stock market Crash Reason: The Indian stock market endured a notable downturn, with both Sensex and Nifty witnessing considerable drops. In a single day, Foreign Institutional Investors offloaded equities worth more than Rs 10,000 crore. The climb in bond yields added to negative investor sentiment, exacerbating market volatility. Additionally, the rupee weakened against the dollar, pushed down by soaring Treasury yields.

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