Rs 9 lakh cr wiped out! Sensex slumps over 1,400 points, Nifty below 22,250: 5 factors behind today’s market crash

Indian stock markets experienced a significant downturn on Thursday. The Sensex plummeted by almost 1,400 points, while the Nifty fell below 22,250. This sharp selloff erased substantial market capitalization. Investors reacted to global factors, including comments hinting at potential escalations in the Iran-US conflict. The market's performance reversed previous day's gains.