Market Crash Sends Shockwaves Through Indian Economy

The Indian stock market witnessed a dramatic downturn, with the BSE Sensex and Nifty50 indices experiencing their sharpest decline in 10 months. Investors lost a staggering Rs 24 lakh crore in just five sessions, as global fears over the Donald Trump administration's reciprocal tariffs took a toll.

Major Corporations Face Significant Losses

The Tata Group saw its market capitalisation decrease by Rs 2.08 lakh crore in April alone, contributing to a total decline of Rs 5.58 lakh crore since the beginning of the year. Similarly, the Reliance Group, led by Mukesh Ambani, faced substantial losses, with its market capitalisation reducing by Rs 1.29 lakh crore since April 1.

Silver Lining Amidst the Chaos

Despite the widespread downturn, the Bajaj Group emerged as a beacon of hope, increasing its market value by Rs 87,000 crore in 2025. This growth propelled it past the Adani Group to become India's third-largest business house.

Other Notable Impacts

The Bharti Group, which had been showing positive growth until March-end, experienced a reduction of Rs 74,000 crore in April. Other prominent groups like Aditya Birla, JSW, HCL, and Vedanta also faced significant losses, underscoring the widespread impact of the market crash.