Sensex Falls 800 Points Amid India-Pakistan Military Escalation

Market Tanks: Sensex Down 800 Points Amid Military Standoff

Written by: Supriya Kadu

Edited by: Pinky Deshmukh

Last Updated: May 09, 2025

Summary: With growing tensions between India and Pakistan, the Sensex fell 800 points as investors responded to the escalating military actions and geopolitical unpredictability.

On May 9, 2025, Indian financial markets opened significantly lower due to growing military disputes with Pakistan. The BSE Sensex dropped by than 800 points in early trading, and the Nifty also plummeted as investors became increasingly cautious.

After a significant flare-up along the India-Pakistan border, the market fell. Pakistan's military response to India's Operation Sindoor, which targeted terror locations across the border, heightened regional instability and stoked worries of more confrontation a day later.

According to industry professionals, geopolitical concerns are causing investors to select safer investment options. Major sectors like banking, defence, and infrastructure were under a lot of selling pressure.

Experts predict the volatility might continue in the upcoming sessions. Traders are monitoring military and political developments before making the bets, and the mood of investors is lacking.