Wed Oct 23 09:12:55 UTC 2024: **Summary of Share Market News:**
1. **Market Decline**: Key equity indices, Sensex and Nifty, fell sharply by 1% on Tuesday, with the BSE Sensex down 930.55 points (1.15%) to 80,220 and NSE Nifty 50 down 309 points (1.25%) to 24,472.
2. **Foreign Institutional Investor Activity**: Foreign investors are divesting from Indian equities, opting for more affordable markets in China and Hong Kong, contributing to the market downturn.
3. **Sector Performance**: Most sectors closed lower; notable losers included M&M, Tata Steel, PowerGrid, SBI, Tata Motors, and IndusInd Bank. The Nifty PSU Bank index dropped the most at 4.18%, followed by declines in real estate (3.08%) and metals (3%).
4. **Volatility**: The India VIX (volatility index) rose by 4.21% to 14.34 points, indicating heightened market fear.
5. **Broader Market Impact**: The Nifty Smallcap 100 index fell 3.92%, while the Nifty Midcap 100 decreased by 2.61%.
6. **Previous Sessions**: On Monday, the Sensex fell 73 points and the Nifty 50 also decreased by the same margin, suggesting ongoing bearish sentiment in the market.
7. **Influencing Factors**: Concerns over rising US bond yields and stagnant earnings growth expectations are affecting fund flows to emerging markets (EMs).
8. **Global Trends**: Mixed results were seen in global markets, with Asian markets mostly lower, European markets trading down, and US markets showing a mixed performance.
9. **Oil Prices and Currency**: Brent crude oil prices increased by 0.61% to $74.74 a barrel. The Indian rupee remained flat at 84.07 against the US dollar amid negative market sentiment and foreign fund outflows.
This overall indicates a challenging day for Indian equities, driven by external economic factors and investor sentiment.
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