On April 9, 2026, the Indian stock market faced a sharp decline, with the BSE Sensex falling by 900 points to an intraday low of 76,624. The Nifty 50 index also saw a significant drop, opening at 23,909 and reaching a low of 23,759, reflecting a loss of around 238 points or nearly one percent from the previous day's close of 23,997. The Bank Nifty index opened lower at 55,505 and dropped 625 points to an intraday low of 55,078. This sell-off was largely influenced by weak global market cues stemming from diminished hopes for a ceasefire in the ongoing US-Iran conflict, coupled with rising inflation concerns due to increasing crude oil prices. As a result, investors collectively lost over ₹1.50 lakh crore, with the overall market capitalization of BSE-listed firms falling from ₹445.51 lakh crore to ₹444 lakh crore. Analysts suggest that these factors have created a bearish sentiment in the market, prompting widespread selling among investors.