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Why is market falling today? Sensex tumbles 700 points, Nifty below 22,950. 6 key factors behind Rs 5 lakh crore rout

3 sources · first seen 09:24 28 Sept · updated 09:55 28 Sept

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  • Sensex dropped more than 500 points at the open
  • Nifty50 opened below 23,000
  • Broad market weakness puts Indian equity investors at risk of further volatility

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Sensex and Nifty fall as crude rebounds

On September 28, the Sensex dropped more than 500 points at the open and the Nifty opened below 23,000. The Sensex later fell 900 points intraday as the Nifty slipped below 22,900; midcap and smallcap indices were down 1% in early trade.

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Times of IndiaStock market crashes today: Sensex tumbles over 600 points, Nifty50 opens below 23,00009:24Economic TimesWhy is market falling today? Sensex tumbles 700 points, Nifty below 22,950. 6 key factors behind Rs 5 lakh crore rout09:38MintWhy is market down today: Sensex, Nifty fall in Monday trade - Top 3 factors behind plunge09:55