HMPV case detection in Bengaluru scares investors, Sensex down 800 points

Stock Market Crash: India's first HMPV case was detected in Bengaluru amid a virus outbreak in China. Stock market investors reacted cautiously. The Sensex dropped over 800 points, and the Nifty decreased by over 1%. A widespread sell-off affected sectors including PSU banks, real estate, oil, and gas. Prominent companies such as HDFC Bank and Reliance Industries also saw significant declines.