$1 Trillion Stock Market Sell-Off Hits Indian Retail Investors

Bengaluru/Mumbai, March 14, 2025 – India’s longest stock market slump in nearly three decades has wiped out $1 trillion in market value, hitting retail investors hard and threatening economic growth. NSE Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex have dropped 14% since September, while small-cap and mid-cap indices are down over 20%, confirming a bear market. Falling stock values are reducing consumer spending and urban demand, with auto sales already declining. Analysts warn of continued pressure on markets and economic growth.