Quick takeaway (19 Mar 2026):

NIFTY 50 / BSE Sensex: ▼ ~3.3% → sharp fall India VIX: ▲ 22% → high fear Flows: FII: Heavy selling (~₹7,500+ Cr) → bearish DII: Buying (~₹3,800 Cr) → partial support Bottom line: 👉 Market in panic / risk-off mode 👉 Expect high volatility + weak trend short-term Investment in securities market are subject to market risks. Read all the related documents carefully before investing