The Indian stock market witnessed a sharp sell-off today, January 20, 2026, with the Sensex crashing over 1,065 points to close at 82,180, and the Nifty 50 slipping below 25,250. This marks the lowest level for the benchmarks in three months.
Key Triggers for the Crash:
* Global Trade Tensions: Escalating friction between the US and Europe over Greenland and tariff threats spooked investors.
* IT Sector Drag: Tech stocks bled heavily, with the Nifty IT index falling over 2% due to weak earnings outlooks from majors like Wipro and LTIMindtree.
* FII Selling: Persistent selling by foreign investors and a record low Rupee (near ₹91/$) dampened sentiment.
Approximately ₹9 lakh crore of investor wealth was wiped out in a single day as uncertainty looms ahead of the upcoming Union Budget.
