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7 of top 10 firms shed Rs 1.13 lakh cr in m-cap; Airtel, Reliance worst hit

Indian equity markets recorded a third consecutive week of losses as the BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty declined amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainty and global interest rate concerns.

Key Points

  • The BSE Sensex fell 276.32 points, while the NSE Nifty dropped 76.35 points during the trading week.
  • Bharti Airtel saw the largest valuation decline, shedding Rs 40,500.85 crore in market capitalization.
  • Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) led gains among major firms, adding Rs 16,643.2 crore to its market valuation.
  • ICICI Bank and State Bank of India also posted valuation increases despite the broader market downturn.
  • Reliance Industries maintained its position as India's most-valued firm despite the overall negative market sentiment.

Why it Matters

The persistent decline in benchmark indices reflects investor caution driven by global economic volatility and shifting interest rate expectations. This trend highlights a period of market correction that continues to impact the valuations of major Indian blue-chip companies.
The Times of India Published by PTI
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