Stock Market Crash: ₹2 Lakh Crore Wiped Out As US-Iran Conflict Rattles Dalal Street

Indian stock markets saw a sharp sell-off as escalating U.S.-Iran tensions triggered a surge in global crude oil prices, wiping out nearly ₹2 lakh crore in investor wealth within minutes. The Sensex plunged around 700 points, while the Nifty and Bank Nifty slipped close to 0.85% amid broad-based selling. Rising oil prices, foreign investor outflows, earnings concerns and a spike in volatility added to the pressure, dragging down key sectors like auto, FMCG and oil & gas. While pharma stocks offered some support, market sentiment remains fragile, with experts warning that further movements will largely depend on developments in the Middle East and crude price trends. Mint is an Indian financial daily newspaper published by HT Media. The Mint YT Channel brings you cutting edge analysis of the latest business news and financial news. With in-depth market coverage, explainers and expert opinions, we break down and simplify business news for you. Click here to download the Mint App: https://livemint.onelink.me/MrDS/p0kx... Now make Mint your preferred source on Google and get business & finance updates first. Add here - https://www.google.com/preferences/so... Subscribe to Mint Premium Now: https://www.read.ht/Scaq Subscribe to Mint's WhatsApp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va91...