Nifty recorded its biggest single-session fall in over 4 years. The Nifty Midcap and Nifty Smallcap indices also reported their biggest-ever fall in absolute terms while Nifty Bank plunged nearly 8%. FMCG space saw some buying. Public sector, infrastructure and CPSE indices saw heavy selling pressure, down by over 15% each.
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Market sentiment is currently weak, with a key level to watch at 24,250, as a break below could trigger panic selling. Certain sectors like textiles