Indian Stock Market Crash: Nifty 50 and Sensex Extend Losses for Third Consecutive Week

Market Performance

• The Nifty 50 and the BSE Sensex declined by 2% on Friday last week, with the Sensex dropping 1,471 points (1.93%) to end at 74,563.92 and the Nifty 50 settling at 23,151.10, falling 488 points (2.06%).
• The BSE 150 Midcap index crashed 2.61%, and the BSE 250 Small-cap index suffered a loss of 2.67%.
• This week, the Sensex shed 4,355 points (5.5%), while the Nifty 50 lost 1,300 points (5.3%).

Market Capitalization

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• Investors lost ₹20 lakh crore this week as the overall market capitalization of firms listed on the BSE dropped to nearly ₹430 lakh crore from nearly ₹450 lakh crore on Friday, March 6, 2026.

Long-Term Market Trends

• The key benchmark indices of the Indian stock market have remained almost flat for the last 18 months, resulting in an investor's portfolio either remaining idle or delivering zero returns during this period.

Expert Opinion

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• Radhika Gupta, MD & CEO at Edelweiss Mutual Fund, advises investors to maintain their calm and composure by asking three questions and their answers:
  • With so much geopolitical tension, what lies ahead?
  • My portfolio has been flat for the last 18 months, or I haven't made money in the last 18 months?
  • What should I do now?

Investment Strategies

• Radhika Gupta suggests that investors should stick to the disciplined investment cycle and remain invested through the time cycle, irrespective of market movements, as a long-term SIP investor would get at least 12% to 13% at the time of redemption.