Sensex crashes 1,400 points, investors lose ₹12 lakh crore in 2 days— Why is the Indian stock market down? Explained

In two consecutive sessions, the 30-share pack Sensex has crashed over 1,390 points, or 1.7%, while the Nifty 50 has dropped by 1.8%. Investors lost nearly ₹12 lakh crore in just two sessions. The Indian stock market continued reeling under selling pressure for the second consecutive session on Tuesday, January 20, tracking weak global cues…

IMF upgrades India growth outlook, lifts FY26 forecast to 7.3%

Growth is projected to ease to 6.4 per cent in 2026 and 2027 as temporary and cyclical factors supporting the economy begin to wane. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Monday raised its growth forecast for India for the 2025–26 financial year, citing stronger-than-expected momentum in recent quarters, even as it flagged a moderation in…