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Stock Market Crash: Worst September in 25 Years, ’17 Lakh Crore Lost’, 5 Reasons for Decline.
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CNBC Awaaz•29-09-2026, 12:29
Stock Market Crash: Worst September in 25 Years, ’17 Lakh Crore Lost’, 5 Reasons for Decline.
- •Nifty fell by approximately 6.7% in September 2026, marking it the worst September in the last 25 years.
- •The total market cap of BSE-listed companies dropped by over ’17 lakh crore’, falling below ’473 lakh crore’.
- •Expensive crude oil (above $105/barrel) and rising bond yields are exerting significant pressure on the market.
- •Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) have been continuous sellers, with outflows of approximately ’2.50 lakh crore’ from the Indian cash market in 2026.
- •The Indian Rupee has weakened to ’96 per dollar’, adding to market pressure, especially alongside high bond yields and crude prices.
- •A surge in IPOs and block deals is impacting market liquidity, and fears of further interest rate hikes are also contributing to the pressure.
Key Questions Answered
The September 2026 series is tracking as the worst for the Nifty in 25 years, with the index falling by about 6.7% due to sustained market pressure.
The total market capitalization of BSE-listed companies fell from Rs 490.23 lakh crore on August 31 to below Rs 473 lakh crore, wiping out more than Rs 17 lakh crore.
Key factors driving the market pressure include expensive crude oil remaining above $105 per barrel, record-high US bond yields, continuous FII selling, a weakening rupee against the dollar, heavy IPO and block deal issuances, and fears of interest rate hikes by the US Federal Reserve and RBI.
