Sensex Falls 571 Points as Foreign Selling, Rising Yields Trigger Rs 5 Lakh Crore Rout
Indian equities slumped sharply on the day, with the Sensex losing 571 points and the Nifty slipping toward 22,450 as investors reacted to heavy foreign outflows, firmer bond yields and a weaker rupee. The sell-off erased roughly Rs 5 lakh crore in market value and underscored how quickly global rate pressures are feeding into domestic risk sentiment.
