Why is market falling today? Sensex slumps over 700 points: 7 key factors behind Rs 3 lakh crore rout

Indian stock markets experienced sharp losses for a fifth straight session on Friday. Sensex and Nifty indices saw significant drops, reflecting investor concerns. Oil prices exceeding $100 per barrel and FII selling fueled the downturn. Broader markets and specific sectors also registered substantial declines. This selloff erased over Rs 3 lakh crore from market capitalization.

IndiGo shares sink 3% after Rs 238 crore Q1 loss, but why are Citi and Nuvama raising target prices?

InterGlobe Aviation (IndiGo) reported a Q1FY27 net loss of Rs 238 crore as soaring fuel costs pushed expenses ahead of revenue growth. Despite the earnings miss, brokerages including Citi and Nuvama retained their ‘Buy’ ratings and raised target prices, citing strong yields, pricing power, disciplined capacity expansion and long-term growth prospects driven by international expansion.

Japan’s Nikkei falls more than 2% on AI spending worries

Japan’s Nikkei share average dropped more than two percent on Friday. This decline was spurred by concerns over heavy artificial intelligence spending. Google parent Alphabet’s shares sank significantly overnight, impacting global markets. Chip-related shares and technology investor SoftBank Group also experienced losses. However, shares supported by domestic demand and shippers saw some gains.