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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

Economic Times 56 min ago·28 Sept 2026, 4:08 am

On Monday, the Indian stock market faced a notable decline, with both Sensex and Nifty dropping close to 1%. This downturn was largely linked to escalating oil prices and rising bond yields, driven by heightened tensions between Iran and the US. The Sensex plummeted over 700 points, falling below 73,200, while Nifty 50 also experienced a sharp dip.

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