Sensex Today Tanks 702 Points | Nifty Below 23,805 | 5 Reasons Why Indian Share Markets Are Falling

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Although the benchmark indices opened lower, they traded negative throughout the session and ultimately closed red.

Indian equity benchmarks indices, Sensex and Nifty50 pared a significant amount of losses from day's lows in the second half of the trade as defence stocks provided some relief. Traders also assessed the geopolitical situation in West Asia.

Please note markets will remain closed on Tuesday, 14 April 2026, on the account of Ambedkar Jayanti.

At the closing bell, the BSE Sensex  closed lower by 702 points (down 1.2%)

Meanwhile, the NSE Nifty closed 208 points lower (down 0.9%)

ICICI Bank, NTPC, Axis Bank are among the top gainers today.

Maruti Suzuki, TCS, HDFC Bank on the other hand, were among the top losers today.

The GIFT Nifty was trading at  23,849 lower by 242 points at the time of writing.

The BSE 150 Midcap index is trading 0.7% lower and the SE 250 SmallCap index is trading 0.4% lower.

Sectoral indices are trading mixed today with stocks in telecommunication sector and power sector witnessed buying. Meanwhile, stocks in auto sector and oil & gas sector witnessed selling pressure.

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The rupee is trading at Rs 93.3 against the US$.

Gold prices for the latest contract on MCX are trading 0.6% lower at Rs 1,51,679 per grams.

Meanwhile, silver prices were trading 1.9% lower at 2,38,515 per 1 kg.

Five reason why Indian share markets are falling:

#1 US-Iran Talks Failed

The talks between the US and Iran did not reach any agreement, which has increased uncertainty in global markets. Investors were expecting tensions to ease, but the lack of progress has raised fears of a prolonged conflict. This uncertainty can negatively impact global economic growth and make stock markets more volatile.

#2 Trump's Tariff Warning to China

Donald Trump's warning of heavy tariffs on China has created fresh tension between two major economies. Such trade threats increase the risk of a trade war, which can disrupt global business and supply chains. This makes investors cautious and leads to selling in stock markets.

3. Crude Oil Prices Rising

Crude oil prices have crossed $100 per barrel, mainly due to fears of supply disruption. Since India imports a large amount of oil, higher prices increase costs for businesses and consumers. This can lead to higher inflation and slower economic growth, which hurts stock market sentiment.

4. Weak global market trend

Stock markets across Asia and other regions are also falling, showing a negative global trend. When international markets perform poorly, it affects investor confidence everywhere, including India. As a result, Indian markets tend to follow the global downward movement.

5. Falling rupee

The Indian rupee has weakened against the US dollar, making imports more expensive. A strong dollar often causes foreign investors to withdraw money from emerging markets like India. This outflow of funds adds pressure on the stock market and contributes to the decline.

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Advait Energy Wins DGVCL Turnkey Contract

Advait Energy Transitions has received bid confirmation as the L1 (lowest) successful bidder for the turnkey contract for supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of 11KV 55mm2 AAAC Medium Voltage Covered Conductor (MVCC), along with associated accessories and additional poles, if required.

The project is under the jurisdiction of Dakshin Gujarat Vij Company Limited (DGVCL) as part of the Vanbandhu Kalyan Yojana-2 (VKY-2) Scheme.

Vakrangee Partners IndiaFirst for Insurance Expansion

Vakrangee Limited has announced a strategic partnership with IndiaFirst Life Insurance Company Limited to offer a range of life insurance solutions.

Through this collaboration, Vakrangee will make insurance products available via its wide network of Vakrangee Kendras, improving access especially in rural and semi-urban areas.

The Kendras will offer various plans, including term insurance, for both individuals and businesses, helping expand insurance coverage and improve last-mile service delivery.

This initiative supports Vakrangee's goal of increasing access to essential financial services and promoting inclusive growth by making insurance more affordable and easily accessible.

To know what's moving the Indian stock markets today check out the most recent share market updates here.

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