On May 29, the Indian stock market took a nosedive. Sensex plunged over 1,100 points to close at 74,775.74. Nifty mirrored the fall, shedding nearly 359 points to end below the critical level at 23,547.75.
The decline came as foreign institutional investors (FIIs) continued their relentless selling spree. The India VIX spiked by approximately 9% to reach a tense reading of 16.35—signalling increased market volatility.
Monsoon Jitters
The IMD’s bleak forecast added fuel to investor anxiety. Rainfall is expected to hit only 90% of the Long Period Average (LPA). If accurate, this would mark the driest season in eleven years.
Inflation fears loom large with such monsoon predictions paired with possible El Niño effects. Agricultural output uncertainty pressures sectors reliant on rural demand and could drive prices higher.
Sectoral Struggles
Oil & Gas and Metals led sectoral declines, dropping by over 2%. As commodities face pressure from global trends and domestic concerns alike, these sectors bore much of Monday’s losses.
Interestingly, IT companies like Tech Mahindra and HCLTech managed slight gains amidst the chaos. This resilience provides some relief amid widespread selling pressure across other industries.
Investor Reactions
With Rs 5 lakh crore wiped off BSE’s total market cap today alone, confidence has taken a beating. Investors are likely bracing for more turbulence ahead until clearer economic signals emerge.
Market participants will keep an eye on further rainfall updates while assessing FII activity closely. In times of uncertainty like this one thing remains clear—the storm isn’t ending anytime soon.
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