Stock market crash: Sensex yearly returns slip into red; Smallcap 250 down the most, with yearly loss of 7.7%
Stock market crash: The Indian stock market has experienced a consistent decline since late September, eliminating all gains achieved by benchmark indices over the past year. The Nifty 50 and Sensex have decreased by 1.4% and 1.2% respectively in yearly returns, with Nifty's Smallcap 250 showing the steepest decline at 7.7%. This reduction in yearly returns affects investor confidence, with individual investors particularly reluctant to invest additional funds due to diminishing portfolio values. Since September 27, 2024, the Sensex and Nifty have declined by over 17% and 18% respectively. The Midcap 150 index has fallen by 20.3%, while the Smallcap 250 and Microcap 250 indices have decreased by 24.4% and 23.8% respectively. The most significant declines occurred in midcap and smallcap segments, with some shares falling between 55-67%. Among Nifty 50 companies, Tata Motors, IndusInd Bank and Adani Enterprises recorded the larges...