Sensex Falls 1.87%; Maruti, IndiGo, L&T & More in Red on April 13

BSE Sensex witnessed a sharp decline on April 13, 2026, falling by 1,452.80 points or 1.87% to trade at 76,097.45 in early session. 

The index opened lower at 75,937.16 compared to its previous close of 77,550.25 and remained under pressure throughout the session. The day’s trading saw a high of 76,339.30 and a low of 75,868.32.

Top Gainers Show Limited Strength

Among the few stocks managing to stay in the green, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries edged up by 0.31%. Defensive sectors like pharmaceuticals showed some resilience amid broader market weakness.

However, other relatively stable stocks such as Power Grid Corporation of India, HCL Technologies, and Infosys still traded marginally lower, indicating a lack of strong buying support.

Heavy Selling in Key Stocks

The market decline was largely driven by sharp losses in heavyweight stocks. InterGlobe Aviation emerged as the top loser, dropping 6.37%, followed by Maruti Suzuki India which fell 4.28%.

Other major laggards included Larsen & Toubro, Asian Paints, and Bajaj Finance, all witnessing declines of over 3%.

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone also saw notable selling pressure, falling more than 3%, reflecting weakness across sectors.

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Banking and Broader Markets Under Pressure

Indian equity indices witnessed a notable decline, with the BSE BANKEX falling to 61,462.78, down 1,522.11 points or 2.42%, indicating sharp selling pressure in banking stocks. Similarly, the BSE SENSEX 50 slipped to 24,666.27, declining by 483.71 points or 1.92%.

Conclusion

The sharp fall in the Sensex highlights ongoing volatility in the market. While short-term corrections may concern investors, they also present opportunities for long-term investors to accumulate quality stocks at better valuations. Staying focused on fundamentals and maintaining a disciplined investment approach remains key in such market conditions.

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