Sensex falls 300 points, Nifty below 24,100 amid multiple headwinds. What lies ahead?

On Monday, Indian stock indices Sensex and Nifty dipped significantly, with broader market indices like Nifty Smallcap and Midcap also experiencing more severe declines. Major players like Infosys and Tata Steel were among those causing the downturn. In a contrasting trend, HDFC Bank shares managed to rise, reflecting an unusual market sentiment dominated by sellers, leading to more declining stocks than advances.