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The Indian stock market witnessed a significant downturn on what is being called a 'Terrible Tuesday.' The BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty50, key equity benchmark indices, experienced a sharp decline, with the Sensex closing 4,390 points lower and the Nifty50 dropping by 5.93%. This marked their worst single-day performance in over four years (since Covid-19).
The sharp decline in the market was largely attributed to the ongoing vote counting in the country. On Monday (03rd June, 2024), just a day before the crash, the market had reacted positively to exit polls that predicted a decisive victory for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). Both the Sensex and Nifty50 had surged over 3%, reaching record highs as investors were optimistic about the continuation of economic growth under P.M. Modi's leadership. The BSE Sensex even hit a life-time high, reflecting the market's confidence in a clear mandate for the incumbent government.
However, as the Lok Sabha election results started pouring in today, they showed that the NDA is facing a tougher fight than anticipated from the opposition INDIA bloc. Early counting trends indicated that the NDA might not secure a substantial majority, causing uncertainty about the future of economic reforms and policies.
This unexpected development led to a dramatic reversal on Tuesday. The Sensex plummeted by 4,389.73 points to close at 72,079.05, while the Nifty50 fell 1,379.40 points, ending the day at 21,884.50. The market capitalisation of BSE-listed firms dropped significantly, from an all-time high of ₹ 4,25,91,511.54 crore on Monday to ₹ 3,95,50,142 crore.
Market analysts attributed the steep fall to the high expectations that had been built up among investors. However, several analysts are of the opinion that the market's volatility provides an opportunity for long-term investors to add quality stocks to their portfolios. Despite the current setback, experts have expressed confidence in the overall growth prospects of the Indian economy, suggesting that the volatility would subside once the final election results were clear.
The market's downturn was not limited to the benchmark indices. The broader market, including small and midcap stocks, also suffered substantial losses. The volatility index, India VIX, surged by over 23% as investors sought to mitigate risks by booking profits. Blue-chip stocks and public sector units (PSUs) were among the hardest hit during the session.
Given the current market conditions and political uncertainties, stock market analysts have advised investors to remain cautious. They recommend waiting for the final election results before making significant investment decisions. The heightened volatility and the potential for further fluctuations mean that the market could remain unstable in the near term.
While the immediate future remains uncertain, analysts suggest that long-term investors should focus on the fundamental strengths of the economy and consider the current volatility as an opportunity for strategic investments.
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