Market Mayhem: Sensex and Nifty Plummet as NDA Falls Short of 300-Seat Mark

Market Mayhem: Sensex and Nifty Plummet as NDA Falls Short of 300-Seat Mark The stock market experienced a significant downturn on Tuesday as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) struggled to secure a decisive lead in the ongoing national election results. Election Results Impact Market Sentiment By 11 AM, it became clear that the BJP, on its own, was unlikely to cross the halfway mark, although it is certain that with allies, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) will form the government at the center. The idea of a coalition government led by the BJP has led to widespread market anxiety and a sharp decline in stock indices. Sharp Decline in Sensex and Nifty Since the opening of trading on Tuesday, investor sentiment has been notably bearish. The Bombay Stock Exchange's benchmark Sensex plummeted by 3905.15 points, while the Nifty 50 index suffered a substantial drop, falling 1061.05 points by 11 AM. Sector-Wide Declines The decline in stocks was widespread, affecting various ...