{"id":25893,"date":"2026-05-11T17:25:09","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T11:55:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trending.niftytrader.in\/?p=25893"},"modified":"2026-05-11T17:33:40","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T12:03:40","slug":"sensex-crashes-1313-points","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.niftytrader.in\/markets\/sensex-crashes-1313-points\/","title":{"rendered":"Sensex Crashes 1,313 Points as Crude Oil Shock Triggers Panic Selling on Dalal Street"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Indian stock markets witnessed a sharp sell-off on Monday as rising crude oil prices and geopolitical tensions rattled investor sentiment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Index<\/b><\/td>\nPrice<\/b><\/td>\nChange<\/b><\/td>\n% Chg<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Nifty 50<\/b><\/a><\/td>\n23,815.85<\/b><\/td>\n360.30<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n-1.49<\/span>%<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Nifty Bank<\/b><\/a><\/td>\n54,439.90<\/b><\/td>\n870.65\u00a0<\/span> \u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n-1.57<\/span>%<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Nifty Financial<\/b><\/a><\/td>\n25,655.45<\/b><\/td>\n356.05<\/span> \u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n-1.37<\/span>%<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
BSE SENSEX<\/b><\/a><\/td>\n76,015.28<\/b><\/td>\n1312.91<\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/b>\u00a0\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n-1.70<\/b>%<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

The BSE Sensex plunged 1,312.91 points, or 1.70%, to close at 76,015.28.<\/p>\n

The NSE Nifty 50 declined 360.30 points, or 1.49%, to settle near 23,816.<\/p>\n

The market fall came after crude oil prices surged sharply following weak progress in US-Iran peace talks, raising fears of supply disruptions in global energy markets.<\/p>\n

Read Previous<\/span> : Sensex Falls 516 Points, Nifty Slips Below 24,200 as Global Tensions Shake Market Sentiment<\/a><\/p>\n

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Stock Market Sensex Nifty50 – May 2026<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Rising Crude Oil Prices and Weak Global Cues Hit Markets Hard<\/h2>\n

Brent crude prices jumped above $105 per barrel, putting pressure on global equities and emerging markets.<\/p>\n

Investor sentiment weakened further after US President Donald Trump reportedly rejected Iran\u2019s response to a peace proposal, reducing hopes of an immediate ceasefire.<\/p>\n

Weak global cues also impacted domestic markets.<\/p>\n

Asian markets including Japan\u2019s Nikkei and Hong Kong\u2019s Hang Seng traded lower, while US futures signalled a weak opening for Wall Street.<\/p>\n

Read More<\/span> : Fuel Price Hike Likely as Oil Companies Face Massive Losses Amid Crude Surge<\/a><\/p>\n

Titan, SBI and Reliance Drag Sensex Lower<\/h2>\n

Heavyweight stocks saw aggressive selling during the session.<\/p>\n

Titan Company tumbled nearly 7% after Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens to reduce gold purchases and avoid unnecessary spending amid rising energy concerns.<\/p>\n

State Bank of India dropped over 4%, while Reliance Industries and Bharti Airtel also weighed heavily on benchmark indices.<\/p>\n

Travel-related stocks also witnessed sharp declines as higher crude prices raised concerns over fuel costs.<\/p>\n

IndiGo slipped nearly 5%, while hotel and tourism-related stocks traded lower.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s What Happened Today and Why Traders Reacted<\/h2>\n

Markets turned highly volatile after multiple negative triggers hit investor sentiment together.<\/p>\n

Traders reacted to rising crude prices, rupee weakness and continued foreign investor selling.<\/p>\n

Here are the major reasons behind today\u2019s sharp decline:<\/p>\n

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  • Brent crude surged above $105 per barrel<\/li>\n
  • US-Iran tensions increased geopolitical uncertainty<\/li>\n
  • Rupee hit record low against the US dollar<\/li>\n
  • FIIs continued aggressive selling in equities<\/li>\n
  • India VIX jumped over 10%<\/li>\n
  • Rising fuel concerns impacted discretionary sectors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    The sharp rise in volatility reflected growing nervousness among investors.<\/p>\n

    India VIX Surges Over 10% as Fear Returns to Markets<\/h2>\n

    The India VIX, also known as the market fear gauge, jumped 10.16% to settle at 18.55.<\/p>\n

    A higher VIX indicates rising uncertainty and expectations of bigger market swings.<\/p>\n

    Analysts believe volatility may remain elevated if crude oil prices continue to rise and geopolitical tensions worsen further.<\/p>\n

    GIFT Nifty also remained weak after market hours, ending down nearly 387 points.<\/p>\n

    Top 5 Sector Gainers<\/h3>\n

    Despite the broad market weakness, a few defensive sectors managed to stay in positive territory.<\/p>\n

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    Sector<\/th>\nCurrent<\/th>\n% Change<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    Nifty Pharma<\/td>\n24,170.45<\/td>\n+0.25%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Nifty FMCG<\/td>\n51,205.65<\/td>\n+0.08%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

    Defensive buying was visible in pharma and FMCG stocks as investors shifted towards safer sectors.<\/p>\n

    Top 5 Sector Losers<\/h3>\n

    Selling pressure remained intense across consumer-driven and cyclical sectors.<\/p>\n

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    Sector<\/th>\nCurrent<\/th>\n% Change<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    Nifty Consumer Durables<\/td>\n35,923.95<\/td>\n-3.73%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Nifty Realty<\/td>\n798.50<\/td>\n-3.05%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Nifty Media<\/td>\n1,436.15<\/td>\n-2.49%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Nifty Oil & Gas<\/td>\n11,339.00<\/td>\n-2.24%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Nifty Auto<\/td>\n26,753.40<\/td>\n-1.86%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

    Consumer durable stocks were hit the hardest, especially jewellery counters.<\/p>\n

    Top 5 Stock Gainers<\/h3>\n

    A few stocks bucked the broader market trend and ended with gains.<\/p>\n

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    Stock<\/th>\nLTP<\/th>\n% Change<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    Tata Consumer<\/a><\/td>\nRs 1,270.90<\/td>\n+8.05%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Max Healthcare<\/a><\/td>\nRs 1,040.00<\/td>\n+2.72%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Coal India<\/a><\/td>\nRs 463.65<\/td>\n+1.59%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Sun Pharma<\/a><\/td>\nRs 1,875.00<\/td>\n+1.47%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Hindustan Unilever<\/a><\/td>\nRs 2,309.90<\/td>\n+0.97%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

    Tata Consumer emerged as the top Nifty gainer after reporting strong quarterly results.<\/p>\n

    Top 5 Stock Losers<\/h3>\n

    Heavy selling was visible in banking, jewellery and travel-linked stocks.<\/p>\n

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    Stock<\/th>\nLTP<\/th>\n% Change<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    Titan<\/a><\/td>\nRs 4,200.00<\/td>\n-6.85%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    IndiGo<\/a><\/td>\nRs 4,309.00<\/td>\n-4.73%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    SBI<\/a><\/td>\nRs 974.90<\/td>\n-4.36%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Eternal<\/a><\/td>\nRs 246.05<\/td>\n-4.03%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Jio Financial<\/a><\/td>\nRs 239.85<\/td>\n-3.81%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

    Jewellery stocks remained under pressure after PM Modi appealed to citizens to postpone gold purchases for a year.<\/p>\n

    Daily Market Action Shows Broad Weakness<\/h2>\n

    The overall market breadth remained sharply negative throughout the session.<\/p>\n

    DAILY MARKET ACTION<\/h4>\n
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    • Advancers: 962<\/li>\n
    • Decliners: 2364<\/li>\n
    • 52-Week Highs: 133<\/li>\n
    • 52-Week Lows: 19<\/li>\n
    • High Band Hitters: 101<\/li>\n
    • Low Band Hitters: 107<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      The weak breadth indicated widespread selling across sectors and market capitalisations.<\/p>\n

      Midcap and smallcap stocks also ended lower, reflecting risk-off sentiment among traders.<\/p>\n

      Rupee Hits Record Low Amid Rising Oil Prices<\/h2>\n

      The Indian rupee weakened sharply against the US dollar due to rising oil prices and continued foreign fund outflows.<\/p>\n

      The currency touched record low levels near 95.31 during the session.<\/p>\n

      Foreign Institutional Investors sold equities worth Rs 4,110 crore in the previous session, extending the ongoing selling trend.<\/p>\n

      Market experts believe continued crude oil strength could keep pressure on both the rupee and domestic equities.<\/p>\n

      What Impact Did Today\u2019s Market Crash Have on Investors?<\/h2>\n

      Monday\u2019s sharp decline erased nearly Rs 6 lakh crore in investor wealth.<\/p>\n

      Sectors linked to fuel consumption, travel, automobiles and jewellery witnessed the biggest losses.<\/p>\n

      Analysts believe investors may continue to remain cautious until there is clarity on crude prices and geopolitical developments.<\/p>\n

      Traders are now closely watching crude oil movement, FII activity and global market trends for further direction.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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