Indian Equities Plunge Over 1% as Sensex Drops 893 Points, Nifty Slumps on Global Tech Sell-off and Monsoon Concerns
Markets reacted to a global risk-off sentiment, led by a rout in technology stocks and domestic worries over the slow progress of the monsoon.
The story
Indian benchmark indices witnessed a sharp correction on Tuesday, June 23, with the BSE Sensex closing down 893.39 points, or 1.16%, at 76,200.68, and the NSE Nifty 50 falling 278.80 points, or 1.16%, to settle at 23,824.10. This decline was triggered by a massive 10% plunge in South Korea's Kospi, which sent shockwaves across Asian markets.
A continued sell-off in IT stocks, following a weak outlook from Accenture, and renewed fears of higher US interest rates further compounded the pressure on domestic equities. Technology majors like Infosys, Wipro, and Tata Consultancy Services were among the top losers in the Nifty 50.
Domestically, concerns over the slow advancement of the southwest monsoon and weak economic data also weighed on investor sentiment. The HSBC Flash India Services PMI plummeted to a 17-month low of 57.3, while the Manufacturing PMI slipped to a three-month low of 54.5.
Metal and IT sectors bore the brunt of the selling, while the Pharma sector emerged as the sole gainer on defensive buying. Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) were net buyers of shares worth ₹17.86 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) bought equities worth ₹680.21 crore on June 23.
The tape
| Instrument | Last | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 23,824.10 | -278.80 (-1.16%) |
| Sensex | 76,200.68 | -893.39 (-1.16%) |
| Bank Nifty | 57,183.75 | -751.85 (-1.38%) |
| USD/INR | 94.73 | |
| India VIX | 13.94 | +8.56% |
Flows & data
| Item | Reading | Read |
|---|---|---|
| FII Net Flows | +₹17.86 crore (June 23, 2026) | Foreign institutional investors were net buyers. |
| DII Net Flows | +₹680.21 crore (June 23, 2026) | Domestic institutional investors continued to provide support. |
| HSBC Flash India Services PMI | 57.3 (May 2026) | Fell to a 17-month low, indicating slowing business activity. |
| Manufacturing PMI | 54.5 (May 2026) | Slipped to a three-month low, signaling a moderation in manufacturing output. |
| Retail Inflation (CPI) | 3.9% (May 2026) | Accelerated from April, reflecting pressure from food and energy prices. |
| Core Infrastructure Industries Growth | 0.5% (May 2026) | Plummeted to a seven-month low, anchored by contractions in coal and petroleum refinery products. |
IPOs & the primary market
The primary market saw new activity this week, with Advit Jewels IPO opening for subscription on June 23, 2026, and closing on June 25, 2026, with a price band of ₹130-138 per share. As of June 24, 2026, it was subscribed 20 times.
Waterways Leisure Tourism IPO also opened on June 23, 2026, and closes on June 25, 2026, priced between ₹769 and ₹808 per share, subscribed 0.31 times as of June 24. CSM Technologies IPO commenced on June 24, 2026, with a price band of ₹107-113 per share, set to close on June 29, 2026, and was subscribed 0.12 times as of June 24. Looking ahead, Sampark India Logistics Ltd. and Kartikal Tech Ltd. are slated to launch their SME IPOs on the BSE platform from June 30 to July 2, 2026, aiming to raise ₹27 crore and ₹40 crore respectively.
Valuation watch — India & global
Despite recent market volatility, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) noted in its June 23 bulletin that India has entered the current global turbulence from a position of relative strength, citing robust economic growth and anchored inflation expectations. However, global signals of froth persist, with a significant sell-off hitting technology stocks across Asian markets, including a 10% plunge in South Korea's Kospi.
Investors are reportedly having second thoughts on the AI space after big tech companies faced selling pressure. The Nifty 50's P/E ratio stood at 20.93 on June 22. Concerns over renewed fears of higher US interest rates also contribute to a cautious global sentiment, potentially impacting valuations of riskier assets.
Monsoon watch
The southwest monsoon advanced into Mumbai on Tuesday, June 23, nearly two weeks later than its usual onset date, bringing some relief to the financial capital. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) indicates favorable conditions for the monsoon to further advance into parts of Gujarat, remaining Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, and parts of Madhya Pradesh over the next 2-3 days, and into Jharkhand, Bihar, and Uttar Pradesh in the subsequent 3-4 days.
However, the monsoon's overall progress has been slower than usual this year, with 248 out of 741 districts reporting deficient rainfall and another 268 recording large deficiencies between June 1-22, attributed to El Niño conditions. The government has flagged 111 districts as most vulnerable to crop damage, as a 43% monsoon deficit threatens kharif sowing, which covered less than 10% of the total sown area as of June 22.
What we'll be watching
- Advit Jewels IPO closes on June 25, 2026.
- Waterways Leisure Tourism IPO closes on June 25, 2026.
- CSM Technologies IPO closes on June 29, 2026.
- Sampark India Logistics Ltd. SME IPO opens on June 30, 2026.
- Kartikal Tech Ltd. SME IPO opens on June 30, 2026.
- Global cues, particularly developments in the tech sector and US interest rate expectations, will continue to be closely monitored.
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