Who’s turning market down? Investers lose Rs 6 lakh crore in three days

Mumbai: The Indian stock market has seen a continuous decline over the past three trading days. During this period, the Sensex fell by a total of 762 points and the Nifty by 271 points. According to data, the Sensex closed at 83,978.49 on November 3, falling to 83,216.28 on Friday. Similarly, the Nifty fell from 25,763.35 to 25,492.30. This decline resulted in a total loss of over ₹6 lakh crore for investors. Why Is Decline Occurring? According to experts, selling by foreign investors is the biggest reason for this decline. Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) have sold Indian shares worth ₹6,214 crore so far in November. Furthermore, uncertainty over the India-US trade deal and weakness in global markets have also contributed to negative sentiment in the market. In Asian markets, Japan's Nikkei and Korea's Kospi fell by 2%, while Wall Street also recorded a 2% decline. Stock Market Today: Sensex and Nifty under pressure; What’s driving Friday’s sudden slide? Impact of Economic Indicators Recent economic data is also not supporting the stock market. India's GDP growth rate in the first quarter of FY2026 was 7.8%, while nominal GDP growth fell to 8.8%, lower than the same period last year. Furthermore, after reaching a 15-year high in August, India's services sector reached a five-month low in October. Weak Performance of Technology Globally, the technology and commodity sectors have seen a boom due to strong companies, but in India, the lack of large companies in these sectors limited the market's growth. BSE shares see sharp recovery; Jump over 5% after report Future Prospects Experts believe that the stock market may see further volatility due to selling by foreign investors, global market declines, and uncertainty regarding trade agreements. Investors are advised not to make hasty decisions and invest with a long-term view. The sharp decline over three days has increased investor concern. The losses in the Sensex and Nifty were primarily due to selling by foreign investors, a lack of economic data, and weakness in global markets. Market experts believe that remaining cautious is the best strategy for investors at this time.