The Indian stock market extended its sell‑off on Monday, March 30, 2026, with the NIFTY 50 closing sharply lower at 22,331.40. The index declined by 488.20 points or 2.14%, marking its steepest monthly fall in six years.
Persistent geopolitical tensions in West Asia, now into their fifth week, kept risk appetite subdued across global markets. Relentless selling by overseas investors further pressured Indian equities, driving most sectors deeper into negative territory.
The benchmark index opened weak and remained under pressure throughout the session as global uncertainty weighed on sentiment. Escalating concerns over disruptions to energy supply routes added volatility and dampened investor confidence.
Banking and financial stocks witnessed sharp selling, contributing heavily to the index’s fall. Although select PSU and commodity-linked stocks showed resilience, they failed to offset the broader market weakness.
| Company Name | LTP | Change (₹) | % Change | Volume (Lakhs) | Value (₹ Crores) |
| Hindalco | 888.00 | 21.30 | 2.46 | 127.27 | 1,136.19 |
| Tech Mahindra | 1,414.70 | 23.10 | 1.66 | 30.49 | 421.23 |
| Coal India | 450.10 | 5.05 | 1.13 | 191.15 | 868.27 |
| ONGC | 284.90 | 2.95 | 1.05 | 448.67 | 1,281.49 |
| Power Grid | 295.80 | 0.30 | 0.10 | 231.06 | 684.05 |
| Company Name | LTP | Change (₹) | % Change | Volume (Lakhs) | Value (₹ Crores) |
| Bajaj Finance | 802.00 | -41.80 | -4.95 | 203.77 | 1,653.25 |
| Shriram Finance | 869.30 | -34.50 | -3.82 | 109.49 | 960.18 |
| State Bank of India | 980.80 | -38.70 | -3.80 | 214.38 | 2,118.69 |
| IndiGo | 3,950.00 | -149.50 | -3.65 | 24.51 | 985.13 |
| Kotak Mahindra Bank | 353.00 | -13.15 | -3.59 | 397.63 | 1,410.78 |
Financial stocks were the biggest drags on the index, led by steep declines in Bajaj Finance, Shriram Finance and State Bank of India. Aviation stocks also weakened, with IndiGo falling sharply amid global travel and fuel cost concerns.
PSU and commodity-linked stocks displayed relative strength, supported by gains in Hindalco, Coal India and ONGC. Despite this limited resilience, overall sectoral breadth remained decisively negative due to sustained foreign outflows.
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The NIFTY 50 closed sharply lower on March 30, 2026, capped by geopolitical tensions in West Asia and persistent foreign investor selling. Hindalco and a handful of PSU names offered minor relief, but their gains were insufficient to stabilise the index.
Bajaj Finance, Shriram Finance and State Bank of India led the declines, pushing the benchmark to its worst monthly performance in six years. With global risks elevated, investor sentiment remained firmly risk‑averse through the session.
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Published on: Mar 30, 2026, 4:01 PM IST
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