₹5 Lakh Crore Wiped Out in 15 Minutes as Markets Crash After US Tariff Shock
- Posted on July 31, 2025
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Indian stock markets plunged on Thursday, wiping out over ₹5 lakh crore in investor wealth within 15 minutes. Triggered by US tariff concerns, the Sensex fell over 500 points and Nifty 50 lost around 150. Oil stocks led the decline as all sectors opened in red, raising fears of further volatility.
Indian stock markets suffered a severe blow on Thursday morning, with investors losing over ₹5 lakh crore within just 15 minutes of the opening bell. The plunge came in response to the recent US tariff announcement, triggering a broad selloff across all sectors.
The benchmark indices, BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty 50, opened sharply lower, reflecting immediate panic in the market. The Sensex dropped by more than 500 points, while the Nifty 50 lost approximately 150 points in early trading. Market analysts attributed the freefall to global jitters stemming from renewed trade tensions after the United States imposed fresh tariffs, affecting investor sentiment globally.
According to The Economic Times, the total market capitalisation of BSE-listed firms fell from ₹458.8 lakh crore to ₹453.3 lakh crore in morning trade, marking a steep erosion of around ₹5.5 lakh crore. The damage was particularly visible in oil and energy stocks, which bore the brunt of the selloff.
All sectors in the Indian benchmark indices remained in the red, with traders noting an absence of safe havens in the equity space during the opening session. The combination of global trade concerns, weak cues from international markets, and investor caution ahead of policy updates has created heightened volatility.
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The massive market value erosion is seen as a wake-up call for investors, who now await clarity on India’s potential response to the US tariffs. Meanwhile, experts warn of further instability unless the geopolitical tension eases and domestic market confidence is restored.
