Stock Market Crash Live Updates: Nifty down most since Covid crash, Sensex falls 5,000 points

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Stock market tumbles as early election trends trigger volatility

The stock market opened on a negative note on Tuesday amid the ongoing trends from the Lok Sabha election.

This downturn comes after the market hit an all-time high on Monday, with significant advances and no losers.

At the opening bell, the Sensex plunged by 1,135.48 points to 75,333.30, while the Nifty dropped by 408.35 points to open at 22,855.55. Among the Nifty companies, only 6 were advancing, and 44 were declining, reflecting widespread caution among investors.

In the Nifty index, Sun Pharma, Divi’s Lab, Nestle India, Cipla, and Britannia emerged as the top gainers. Conversely, Adani Ports, Adani Enterprises, Larsen & Toubro (LT), Coal India, and ONGC were among the top losers, dragging the index down.