Sensex, Nifty fall sharply in early trade; Key stocks in focus

Indian stock markets oened sharply lower on Monday, with the Sensex plunging over 1,000 points and the Nifty slipping below 22,550 in the pre-opening session. Weak global cues and investor caution triggered heavy selling.

Post Published By: Sona Saini

Updated : 30 March 2026, 9:22 AM IST

Stock Market Tumbles as Global Uncertainty Weighs on Investor Sentiment

Mumbai: The Indian stock market started the week on a weak note. In Monday's pre-opening session, the BSE Sensex fell 1,018 points, or about 1.38%, to 72,565.22. The NSE Nifty 50 also fell 269.95 points, or 1.18%, to 22,549.65. Heavy selling was seen in the market in early trade.

Rupee Fluctuates

The Indian rupee also experienced fluctuations. The rupee opened 1.3% stronger against the US dollar at 93.5875, compared to the previous close of 94.8125. The government and the Reserve Bank have tightened restrictions on speculation against the rupee. This step has been taken because the cost of intervention to keep the rupee stable is continuously increasing.

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Investor Concerns Increased

Investor confidence has weakened due to uncertainty in global markets and geopolitical tensions. As a result, selling pressure dominated the domestic market as well. Experts believe that market volatility may continue in the coming days.

These stocks will be in focus

Investors will be keeping an eye on certain key stocks in today's trading. These include NALCO, Ather Energy, and Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL). Updates related to these companies and market movements could impact their performance.

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