Stock Market Crash Today (April 13, 2026): Nifty50 Opens Below 23,600; BSE Sensex Down Over 1,500 Points as Oil Rises, US-Iran Talks Fail Indian stock market benchmark indices, the Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, plunged in opening trade on Monday, April 13, 2026, as geopolitical tensions escalated following the collapse of US-Iran peace talks and a sharp rise in oil prices. The Nifty50 opened below 23,600, while the BSE Sensex fell over 1,500 points. At 9:16 AM, the Nifty50 was trading at 23,608.45, down 442 points or 1.84%, and the BSE Sensex was at 75,988.32, down 1,562 points or 2.01%. The market downturn was driven by renewed geopolitical uncertainty, with the failure of US-Iran peace talks and President Donald Trump’s announcement of a naval blockade on the Strait of Hormuz. Crude oil prices surged sharply, rising about 8% as both Brent and WTI crude benchmarks climbed above $100 a barrel. Brent crude hit $103, while WTI reached $104, reversing a previous decline that had followed a temporary ceasefire between the two nations. The spike in oil prices intensified fears of disruptions to Middle East energy supplies, a region critical to global oil flows. VK Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist at Geojit Investments Limited, warned that the situation posed significant risks. “With the failure of US-Iran peace talks and Trump’s declaration of a US naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, uncertainty and crude prices have spiked,” he said. “Brent at $103 is emerging as another threat to the economy and markets. How this naval blockade, which in effect will be a US blockade of Iran’s blockade, will play out remains to be seen. The ideal strategy in this ultra-uncertain situation is to wait and watch.” The rupee also faced pressure, with analysts predicting renewed volatility.#brent_crude #strait_of_hormuz #geojit_investments #wti_crude #us_iran_talks
Sensex down 1,800 points: What's behind the stock market crash today? The Sensex plunged over 1,800 points and the Nifty fell more than 2% as surging crude oil prices and concerns over HDFC Bank triggered a widespread sell-off across the market. Investors faced significant losses, with the market sliding over 2% in a broad-based downturn. The sharp decline was driven by a combination of global and domestic factors that simultaneously dampened investor sentiment. Crude oil prices surged past $111 per barrel following escalating tensions in the Middle East, raising fears of prolonged supply disruptions. India, which relies heavily on oil imports, is particularly vulnerable to rising prices, as higher costs could push inflation higher, weaken the rupee, and strain corporate profits. The recent attack on an Iranian LNG facility by Israel intensified these concerns, with investors worried that oil prices could remain elevated if regional tensions persist. HDFC Bank emerged as a key contributor to the market's downturn. The bank’s stock fell over 5% to around Rs 800 after part-time chairman Atanu Chakraborty resigned, citing “certain happenings and practices” within the bank that conflicted with his personal values. The sharper decline in HDFC Bank compared to its peers suggested a mix of stock-specific pressures and broader market weakness, further amplifying investor anxiety. Other banking stocks, including Axis Bank, ICICI Bank, and State Bank of India, also declined, dragging down benchmark indices. The sell-off extended across multiple sectors, indicating a broad-based market retreat rather than a sector-specific issue. Companies like Larsen and Toubro dropped over 3%, while Bajaj Finance and Shriram Finance saw sharp declines.#middle_east #india #geojit_investments #hdfc_bank #atanu_chakraborty
Intraday Stocks To Buy Today, March 11: Top Picks By Anand James of Geojit Investments On Wednesday, March 11, 2026, the Sensex and Nifty opened with mixed performance, influenced by weak global market signals and volatility in crude oil prices. The Nifty fell 29.75 points to 24,231.85, while the Sensex rose 32.91 points to 78,238.91. Investors remain cautious, closely monitoring global trends and oil price fluctuations. Technical analyst Om Mehra of SAMCO Securities provided insights into the Nifty’s outlook. He noted that the index rebounded after testing the lower Bollinger Band near 24,126, which acted as a support level. The Nifty is now approaching the 0.236 Fibonacci retracement level at 24,322, which could serve as a key hurdle. A sustained move above this level might push the index toward the 24,400-24,450 range, where earlier support is expected to turn into resistance. Mehra also highlighted that the index remains below key moving averages, with the RSI near 34, indicating a recovery from oversold conditions. The MACD remains in negative territory, suggesting the corrective phase is not fully over. On the hourly chart, resistance is seen near 24,430, with potential for further gains toward 24,600 if this level is breached. Conversely, support remains at 24,100-24,000. For the Bank Nifty, Mehra observed a bullish candle formation and a rebound from the lower Bollinger Band. The index is approaching the 200-day moving average around 57,500, which could extend the recovery. However, the index continues to trade below key moving averages, indicating ongoing pressure on the broader trend. The RSI is near 33, showing a recovery from oversold levels, while the DMI signals a negative directional line remaining above the positive line, reinforcing the corrective phase.#nifty #geojit_investments #anand_james #om_mehra #samco_securities
Dalal Street Blues: Sensex falls 1,100 points, closes below 79,000 after 10 months MUMBAI: The Indian stock market experienced a significant downturn on Friday as geopolitical tensions in West Asia and global market conditions dragged the Sensex down by nearly 1,100 points. The benchmark index closed below the 79,000 mark for the first time since April 2025, marking a notable decline. Banks were among the worst performers as foreign investors continued to sell shares, according to dealers. The Sensex opened the session weak, dropping around 350 points from Thursday’s close at 80,016, primarily due to an overnight sell-off in U.S. markets. The index remained in the red throughout the session, hitting an intra-day low of 78,812 before closing at 78,919, a decline of 1,097 points or 1.4%. The Nifty 50 on the National Stock Exchange also fell, losing 315 points (1.3%) to close at 24,450. Market volatility spiked sharply, with the India VIX, often referred to as the fear gauge, closing 11% higher. Investors faced a net loss of approximately Rs 3.2 lakh crore, pushing the BSE’s market capitalization to Rs 449.7 lakh crore. Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) continued their selling trend, with a net outflow of Rs 6,030 crore on the day. Over the past four sessions, FPIs have withdrawn nearly Rs 21,600 crore, equivalent to about $2.4 billion. Analysts attributed the sell-off to rising oil prices, which could dampen investor sentiment and impact India’s fiscal and inflationary outlook. Vinod Nair of Geojit Investments noted that higher U.S. 10-year bond yields and a stronger dollar have prompted FPIs to adopt a risk-averse stance toward Indian equities. In the commodities segment, crude oil futures on the MCX platform surged sharply, hitting consecutive upper circuit levels.#mumbai #sensex #nifty_50 #foreign_portfolio_investors #geojit_investments
