Sensex Tanks Over 900 Points, Nifty Falls Below 24,800 Amid Global and Local Concerns

Sensex Plunges 900 Points, Nifty Slips Below 24,800 on Global and Domestic Worries

Written by: Supriya Kadu

Edited by: Pinky Deshmukh

Last Updated: May 27, 2025

Summary: The Indian stock market fell sharply, with the Sensex dropping over 900 points and the Nifty falling below 24,800.

On May 27, the Indian stock market witnessed a major drop, with the Sensex decreasing by more than 900 points and the Nifty 50 falling below 24,800. This sudden decline, following several days of steady growth and was triggered by both global and local factors.

Profit taking played a significant role in the drop. After a strong performance recently, numerous investors chose to realize their profits, leading to selling pressure in the market.

Another factor was the low corporate earnings in the fourth quarter. Many companies failed to meet expectations, which has raised concerns about short-term growth.

Things weren't much better on a global scale. Investor caution was fuelled by rising US Treasury yields and worries of a slowdown in global development. Indian stocks were down along with most Asian markets.

Back home, the RBI's dividend payout to the government failed to meet investor expectations, further dampening confidence. Major sectors, notably banking and IT stocks, experienced large losses.

Notable losers included InterGlobe Aviation, which fell after a large share sale by co-founder Rakesh Gangwal, and Brainbees Solutions (FirstCry), which declined after reporting higher losses.

Motherson Sumi Wiring India stood out with a gain despite the market-wide decline after announcing it was thinking about issuing bonus shares.

With big events like India’s Q4 GDP data and the RBI’s next rate decision around the corner, investors are expected to tread cautiously in the coming days.