Stock market rout: Sensex sinks to 6-month low, investors lose Rs 17 lakh crore in a month

The sell-off intensified on Monday. The BSE benchmark plunged 1,124.02 points, or 1.52%, to close at 72,771.72, marking its lowest closing level since March 30, 2026. The Nifty fell 360.25 points, or 1.56%, to finish at 22,780.25, its lowest level in nearly six months. The weakness was also visible