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Nifty sees worst September series in 25 years. What does October hold?

2 sources · first seen 20:04 29 Sept · updated 20:50 29 Sept

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  • Nifty fell 6.7% in its worst September derivatives series in 25 years
  • The index breached its 200-week moving average

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Nifty 50’s September sell-off

The Nifty 50 fell for seven straight weeks, shedding nearly $250 billion in market value and breaking below its 200-day moving average on a weekly basis. It dropped 6.7% in its worst September derivatives series in 25 years and breached its 200-week moving average.

Tuesday, 29 September

  1. 2 sourcesYou are here
    Nifty sees worst September series in 25 years. What does October hold?
  2. Nifty 50 is breaking long-held supports as selloff deepens
  3. Nifty on course for weakest expiry since March amid surging bond yields

Monday, 28 September

  1. Nifty 50 down 12% from September 2024 peak: Motilal Oswal

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2 reports · earliest 20:04
Economic TimesNifty sees worst September series in 25 years. What does October hold?20:04MintNifty 50 falls 6.3% in September, worst monthly series in 25 years; what triggered the sell-off?20:50