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Indian Stock Market Falls for 8 Consecutive Weeks, ₹20 Lakh Crore Lost in 4 Days.
- •India's stock market has fallen for 8 consecutive weeks for the first time in 25 years, causing significant investor concern.
- •The total market capitalization of companies listed on BSE decreased by approximately ₹20 lakh crore in the last 4 days.
- •The Nifty fell by over 3% this week, marking its biggest weekly decline in the last six months.
- •45 out of 50 Nifty shares saw declines, with Bajaj Auto, Apollo Hospitals, Titan, Grasim, Eternal, and Max Healthcare among the major losers.
- •The Midcap index dropped by about 4%, and the Hospital and Auto sectors were the hardest hit.
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For the first time in 25 years, India's stock market has declined for eight consecutive weeks, closing lower at the end of every week for nearly two months. This prolonged downturn has resulted in a massive loss of market value and sparked widespread anxiety among ordinary investors.
The total market capitalization of companies listed on the BSE decreased by about 20 lakh crore rupees during the eighth week of consecutive declines. This drop reflects the reduced market value of shares across thousands of companies as their prices fell.
The Nifty fell by more than 3%—its biggest weekly decline in six months—with hospital and auto indices suffering the heaviest losses. Out of 50 Nifty shares, 45 were in the red, and the midcap index dropped by about 4%.
