Sensex drops over 20% in 2026 amid global market shifts and rupee depreciation

Mumbai: The benchmark Sensex has fallen more than 20% so far in 2026 in dollar terms, the steepest in 15 years, as the rupee's weakening has amplified losses for overseas investors. The Nifty has declined 18.6% in dollar terms, with both indices emerging as the second-biggest laggards among major gl