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Market crash wipes out Rs 26 lakh cr in 8 weeks! Why soaring bond yields may hurt Sensex, Nifty more than elevated oil prices

1 source · first seen 10:22 2 Oct · updated 10:22 2 Oct

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  • Sensex and Nifty have fallen for eight straight weeks, wiping out more than Rs 26 lakh crore in market capitalisation
  • Rising yields and oil pressure Indian equities, with exposure across rate- and fuel-sensitive sectors

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Economic TimesMarket crash wipes out Rs 26 lakh cr in 8 weeks! Why soaring bond yields may hurt Sensex, Nifty more than elevated oil prices10:22