The Indian stock market witnessed a sharp downturn after peaking in September, with investors losing nearly half a trillion in wealth by mid-November. The BSE Sensex dropped 10% from its all-time high, as market uncertainties, foreign fund sell-offs, and weak corporate performance weighed heavily on sentiment.

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• Sensex fell 984 points (1.3%) on Wednesday, closing at 77,691, the lowest since June 24.
• BSE market cap dropped by Rs 48.5 lakh crore (~$620 billion) from its September peak.
• September 27 marked the market cap’s all-time high at Rs 478 lakh crore (~$5.7 trillion).
• Current market cap stands at Rs 429.5 lakh crore (~$5.1 trillion).
• Foreign funds sold equities heavily due to US election uncertainties.
• Donald Trump’s surprise victory added to market unpredictability.
• Weak corporate results and 14-month high retail inflation hurt investor confidence.
• FPIs net sold Rs 1.2 lakh crore (~$14 billion) since October 1.
• DIIs net invested Rs 1.3 lakh crore but failed to stabilize markets.
• Investors remain cautious, observing Trump’s policies and their global impact.