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Sensex, Nifty crash: India VIX surges 24% as bears tighten grip on D-Street

Sensex, Nifty crash: India VIX surges 24% as bears tighten grip on D-Street

India VIX rises: The global fears spilled onto the Indian equity indices with India VIX, the volatility index, of the Indian stock market surging 23.87% to 21.22 against 17.13 on Monday. 

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Aseem Thapliyal
Aseem Thapliyal
  • Updated Mar 4, 2026 11:48 AM IST
Sensex, Nifty crash: India VIX surges 24% as bears tighten grip on D-StreetSensex, Nifty crash today

The global market rout amid surging crude oil prices signalled an energy crisis on Wednesday. The global fears spilled onto the Indian equity indices with India VIX, the volatility index, of the Indian stock market surging 23.87% to 21.22 against 17.13 on Monday.

Sensex crashed 1795 points intra day to 78,443 and Nifty tanked 560 points to 24,305.

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Market cap of BSE-listed firms fell by Rs 9.13 lakh crore to Rs 447.42 lakh crore today against the market cap of Rs 456.55 lakh crore on March 2.

On a year-to-date basis, the volatility index has surged 122%, reflecting bearsish sentiment in the Indian stock market affected by Trump tariffs, US-Iran War and the global economic slowdown.

The rising market volatility reflects in the benchmark indices with Sensex plunging by 7.62% and Nifty by 6.81%.

Disclaimer: Business Today provides stock market news for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice. Readers are encouraged to consult with a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions.

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Aseem Thapliyal
Aseem Thapliyal

A journalist with over 12 years' experience, who tracks trends in the share market and writes stock market stories. An active follower of Sensex and Nifty, I capture stocks in news and analysis by share market experts and brokerages on their outlook and price targets. I cover company news/earnings leading to a rally or crash in particular stocks or stock market indices. Also track impact of global stock markets on their Indian peers. I have worked with Live Mint and NDTV Profit in previous stints. My hobbies are exploring new places, travelling, watching movies, spending time with friends and family, watching web series, playing cricket and football. I have completed graduation from Delhi University along with a PG Diploma in journalism from IIMC. I can be reached easily via social media platforms.

Published on: Mar 4, 2026 11:48 AM IST
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