Indian Investors Lose ₹7 Lakh Crore in 3 Days as Sensex Falls 2,600 Points, Nifty Slips Below 24,000
Investors Hit Hard as FIIs Sell Heavily, Dragging BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 Lower Indian equity markets witnessed a sharp downturn over three consecutive trading sessions from April 22 to April 24, 2026, erasing more than Rs.7 lakh crore of investor wealth. The benchmark indices, BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 , came under heavy selling pressure, with the Sensex plunging over 2,600 points and the Nifty slipping below the crucial 24,000 mark. The decline has significantly impacted retail investors, many of whom saw the value of their investments drop sharply within a short span. Multiple factors contributed to the market fall. One of the primary triggers was rising geopolitical tensions in West Asia involving Iran , which created uncertainty despite talks of a ceasefire with the United States . This uncertainty made global investors cautious, leading to a risk-off sentiment across markets. Another major reason was disappointing quarterly earnings from IT giants such as Infosys and HCL Technologies .