Sensex crashes 1,610 points from high, worst day since Budget

Sensex correction due to profit-taking and selling by speculators resulted in a 1,610 point crash from the day's high. Short selling and margin calls led to forced liquidation, contributing to the market slide. Crude oil prices spiked due to attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea area. The rise in Covid infections and hike in margins for derivatives trades were additional factors. Market capitalisation decreased by Rs 9 lakh crore. Foreign funds sold Rs 1,322 crore while domestic funds bought Rs 4,754 crore.

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