US Fed Meeting to Crude Oil Prices: Five Key Factors That May Influence the Indian Stock Market This Week

Stock Market On Friday, the Sensex declined by 1,471 points, or 1.93%, ending the session at 74,563.92, while the Nifty 50 slipped 488 points, or 2.06%, to close at 23,151.10. Indian Stock Market: The domestic equity market faced sustained selling pressure for the third consecutive session on Friday, March 13, with benchmark indices—the Sensex and the Nifty 50—each falling nearly 2%. The Sensex dropped 1,471 points, or 1.93%, to finish at 74,563.92, while the Nifty 50 fell 488 points, or 2.06%, to settle at 23,151.10. Broader markets also recorded notable declines, with the BSE 150 Midcap Index plunging 2.61% and the BSE 250 Smallcap Index retreating 2.67%. Both benchmark indices extended their losses for the third straight week. Over the week, the Sensex shed 4,355 points, or 5.5%, while the Nifty 50 slipped by 1,300 points, or 5.3%. Market experts noted that equities experienced a significant correction during the week, as both the Nifty and Sensex registered sharp losses amid rising geopolitical tensions and a spike in energy prices. The BSE Sensex dropped 4,354.98 points, or 5.52%, to close at 74,563.92, while the Nifty 50 declined 1,299.35 points, or 5.31%, ending at 23,151.10—marking one of the steepest weekly downturns in recent years. Investment in securities market are subject to market risks. Read all the related documents carefully before investing.