Why the Share Market (NSE and BSE) is Falling: Sensex Slips 1,000 Points From Day’s High

Indian benchmark indices lost momentum on Thursday after a strong start. The Sensex fell nearly 1,000 points from the day’s high, while the Nifty slipped close to the 24,100 level before recovering slightly.

Around mid-afternoon, the Sensex was down about 770 points near 77,956 after touching a low of 77,674. Similarly, the Nifty dropped nearly 300 points from the day’s peak before trading with a mild negative bias near 24,220.

Sector Performance Mixed

Sectoral trends were uneven:

• Gainers: Metal and IT stocks showed strength.
• Laggards: Auto, Oil & Gas, and Banking stocks dragged the market lower.
• Broader markets: Midcap and smallcap indices stayed strong, rising over 0.6%.

Why Markets Turned Volatile

1) Profit Booking After Rally

Investors booked profits following Wednesday’s sharp surge. The previous session saw a strong rally, so traders chose to lock in gains, which pulled the indices lower.

2) Uncertainty Around US–Iran Tensions

Global sentiment remains cautious despite some optimism about talks between the US and Iran. Officials from Iran are meeting Pakistan’s army chief Asif Munir in Tehran, while the White House has expressed hope about further discussions possibly happening in Pakistan.

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3) Weekly Sensex Expiry

Thursday’s weekly derivatives expiry added to volatility. Such sessions often see traders closing or rolling over positions, causing sharp intraday swings.

Conclusion

Despite the intraday fall, the overall trend remains cautiously positive. Short-term movements are likely to depend on geopolitical news, crude oil prices, and sustained buying above key resistance levels.

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