Sensex Tanks 1,280 Points, Nifty Below 24,600 on Global Cues

Markets Crash: Sensex Tanks 1,280 Points, Nifty Dips Under 24,600

Written by: Supriya Kadu

Edited by: Pinky Deshmukh

Last Updated: May 15, 2025

Summary: Indian markets fell sharply as global cues weakened, oil prices surged, and investors booked profits after recent highs.

After starting the week on a high note, Indian equity markets fell on Tuesday, May 13, wiping out gains from the previous session. The BSE Sensex is down to 1,280 points, while the Nifty50 closed below 24,600. This shows the uncertainty and concern in the global markets.

The sharp drop came just one day after investor confidence was restored by joy over a possible ceasefire between India and Pakistan. However, the excitement was short-lived as traders chose to book profits, dragging indices down across the board.

Key Reasons Behind the Decline:

Profit Booking After Rally:

Monday's market rally had already factored in the cease-fire optimism. On Tuesday, traders booked profits, causing a strong sell-off, notably in the banking and IT industries.

Market Sentiment:

Global markets are calm as fears of inflation and rising interest rates resurface. This has led to careful trading in European and Asian stock indices.

Crude Oil Prices:

The increase in global crude oil prices has caught attention, but countries that import oil, such as India, are facing economic challenges that raise concerns about inflation.

U.S. Treasury Yield Rises:

With rising US bond yields, investor sentiment has shifted from stocks to safer fixed-income assets, resulting in outflows from emerging markets, particularly India.

Heavyweight Stock Drag:

Blue-chip stocks, especially financial and IT ones, were heavily sold. The downturns in Infosys, HDFC Bank, and Reliance Industries affected the indices.

Market experts say that this pullback is part of a healthy consolidation period following a strong surge. “The geopolitical news had already been factored into Monday’s rally. What we’re seeing now is a natural cool-off as investors reassess global and domestic cues,” said a senior analyst with a Mumbai-based brokerage business.

Even with the drop, experts are hopeful and suggest that investors should stay calm and concentrate on the basics. Many think the long-term view is still good if global tensions lessen and inflation rates become stable.

The market's next move is anticipated to be driven by global macroeconomic indicators and future developments in the India-Pakistan ceasefire.