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Eight lakh crore wealth wiped as Nifty tanks five seventeen
The Times of India··8 Jul
President Donald Trump's declaration ending a truce with Iran at NATO triggered the selloff alongside rising crude prices and foreign portfolio investor profit booking after recent gains. Banking, IT and energy stocks led losses across Dalal Street. Analysts said volatility may persist until Gulf shipping lanes stabilise and institutional flows reverse the day's broad-based decline pattern.
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What It Means For You
- Portfolio values may swing sharply with Gulf conflict headlines.
- Higher crude could eventually raise petrol and diesel prices.
- Banking and IT stocks led the July 8 market decline.
What's Happening
- Sensex closed at 76503 down 1677 points on July 8.
- Nifty50 fell 517 points to 23882.
- Rs 8 lakh crore in investor wealth was erased.
Market Context
- Trump declared an end to the Iran truce at NATO.
- Foreign portfolio investors booked profits after recent gains.
- Hormuz disruptions affect Indian oil import costs.
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