Sensex Falls 400 Points at Opening, Nifty Slips Below 22,000

New Delhi : The Indian stock market opened on a negative note on Tuesday, with the Sensex plunging 400 points and the Nifty slipping below the crucial 22,000 mark. Investors witnessed heavy selling pressure amid global uncertainties and weak cues from international markets. The decline in stock indices comes after a volatile trading session in the previous week, where market sentiment was affected by concerns over interest rate hikes and inflationary pressures.

Market analysts suggest that fears of a global economic slowdown, coupled with foreign institutional investors pulling out funds, have triggered a bearish trend. The banking and IT sectors bore the maximum brunt, dragging the broader indices down. Stocks of major banks and tech firms saw a sharp decline as investors opted for a cautious approach ahead of key economic data releases.

Apart from global factors, domestic concerns such as inflation, rising crude oil prices, and uncertainty in corporate earnings have also impacted investor sentiment. The sell-off was further fueled by reports indicating possible regulatory changes in key sectors, adding to market nervousness. Experts believe that the Indian stock market may continue to face pressure in the coming days unless there is a strong recovery in global indices.

Despite the downturn, some market participants see this as a temporary correction and a potential buying opportunity in select blue-chip stocks. However, the immediate outlook remains uncertain, with investors keeping a close watch on further developments in international markets and domestic policy decisions.

As trading progresses, market experts advise investors to remain cautious and avoid panic selling. A close observation of market trends, corporate earnings reports, and global economic indicators will be crucial in determining the next movement of the Sensex and Nifty.