From scams to global crises, these 5 stock market crashes shook India, wiping out billions and leaving investors in panic.
In 2020, Sensex fell 13,985 pts in a week, wiping ₹13.95L Cr. Panic selling, lockdown fears worsened losses.
In 2016, ₹500 & ₹1000 notes banned, cash crunch led to a 6% market drop in 4 days. Long-term investors stayed afloat.
In 2015, Sensex lost ~6%, wiping ₹7L Cr. China’s Yuan devaluation & Brexit fears rattled markets.
In 2008, US housing crash led to a 50% Sensex fall in 12 months. "Black Monday" saw a 1,408 pt drop.
In 1992, ₹4,000 Cr wiped out as fraud exposed. Sensex plunged 13% in a day; fell 50% over a year.