Stock Market Crashes: Sensex Drops 1,097 Points, Investors Lose Over ₹1 Lakh Crore

Mumbai: March 6, 2026
Indian stock market saw massive fall on Friday’s final trading session, costing investors over ₹1 lakh crore. Middle East tensions crushed sentiment—BSE Sensex plunged 1,097 points (1.37%) to close at 78,918.90. NSE Nifty shed 315.45 points (1.27%) at 24,450.45.

Market Cap Hit Hard

BSE companies’ total market cap fell from over ₹453 lakh crore to ₹452 lakh crore. Banking stocks hammered hardest—Nifty Bank down 2.15% at 57,783.25.

Sector-Wise Performance

Heavy selling in Realty, PSU Bank, Services, Auto, Consumer, Infra, Media. Defense, Energy, PSE, IT showed some recovery. Midcap/Smallcap less hit but still red.

Gainers: BEL, Sun Pharma, NTPC, Infosys, HCL Tech
Losers: ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, SBI, Maruti Suzuki

Key Triggers

US-Israel-Iran conflict fears disrupt energy supply—Brent crude crossed $84/barrel. FIIs heavy selling adds pressure. Experts warn volatility persists till geopolitical tensions ease.