Monday, January 21, 2008

Biggest Sensex Falls


Jan 21, 2008 (Monday): Sensex down 1408 pts (7.4%)
Concerns: US market recession; margin call pressure from domestic investors

May 18, 2006 (Thursday): Sensex down 826 pts (6.76%)
Concerns: Government circular on taxing investment gains; heavy selling by FIIs, retail investors and a weakness in global markets

April 28, 1992 (Tuesday): Sensex down 570 pts (12.77%)
Concerns: Harshad Mehta securities scam

May 17, 2004 (Monday): Sensex down by 565 pts (11.14%)
Concerns: NDA loses election to Congress

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