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Investor wealth tumbles Rs 9.74 trillion in two days as markets plunge

In two days, investors have lost Rs 9,74,176.71 crore wealth. At close of trade on Tuesday, the market capitalisation of BSE-listed companies was at Rs 1,19,52,066.11 crore.

Sebi considers short selling ban, trading curbs to reduce market volatility

Last week, the finance ministry hauled up the market regulator, seeking immediate action to curb the free fall in the market, sources said

Statsguru: Oil price fall, coronavirus fear trigger global growth concerns

Fears that the spread of COVID-19 would push the global economy into recession have led to extreme risk aversion among investors

All asset classes are vulnerable as things stand, says Marc Faber

The Nifty50 index hit a lower circuit on Friday as panic spread.

Street signs: Liquidity boost for markets, shares of MNCs, and more

The SBI Cards' IPO closed on March 5, and since then the market has come off 11%

Market rebounds as bulls deliver knockout punch after opening-hour shocker

Nifty hit lower circuit in opening session, halting trade for 45 minutes. Indices see sharpest recovery; Sensex rebounds 5,000 pts from day's low.

Investor wealth zooms Rs 3.55 trn; Sensex ends 1,325.34 points higher

Trading was halted for 45 minutes in early session after the index hit its lower circuit limit.

Short sellers caught off-guard as market swings within hours of opening

After the markets opened 5% gap-down, the Nifty hit the lower circuit of 10% within five minutes. This led to the halting of trade for 45 minutes

Mutual fund investors see some relief as markets stage a strong recovery

In one-month period, large-cap schemes down 20 per cent

Coronavirus outbreak: Stock market turmoil to hurt plans for IPOs

Valuation computations for proposed deals go awry

A new bull-market will be born later this year: Goldman Sachs

A stock or index is said to be in a bear phase if the benchmark extends its decline to 20 per cent.

MCX moderates margins on crude oil futures, brokers cut positions sharply

Significant fall in number of contracts traded since Friday, brokers advise clients to stay away from what they see as a very volatile market

The oil crash

Govt should seize the opportunity to improve its finances

After coronavirus, it's a crude shock: Markets see worst rout in 5 years

The Indian markets suffered their worst single-day rout in five years, with the benchmark indices falling 1,942 points and the rupee breaching 74 against the dollar.

Crude oil plunges 30% to $30 a barrel; $20 possible going ahead: Analysts

The failure of the Vienna talks added to increasing investor nervousness over the coronavirus epidemic that has dampened oil demand

We expect markets to remain polarised: Centrum Broking's Nischal Maheshwari

Given the ongoing global risk sentiment, investors are flocking to safe-haven asset classes and avoiding risky EM asset classes, said Maheshwari

Sebi internally assessing impact of coronavirus on markets: Member

The comments come a day after the action by central banks across the world, including a surprise 50 basis points cut in rates by the US Federal Reserve

Markets seesaw as coronavirus fears linger; Sensex ends 153 points lower

The broader index also witnessed one of its most volatile sessions ever, swinging nearly 400 points, or 3.6%

Global markets got knockout blow last week from emerging market ETFs

ETFs, which invest in Hong Kong-listed Chinese stocks, saw outflows of nearly $1.4 billion - most among Ems

Coronavirus pushes markets deeper into red; Sensex falls 143 points

Market players said if not for the buying by domestic investors, there could have a steeper decline. They bought shares worth over Rs 3,000 crore in each of the last two trading sessions.