Stock Market Crash on March 19: BSE Sensex Tanks 1700 Points; HDFC Bank, Axis Bank Among Top Losers

It was a 'Black Thursday' on Dalal Street this morning. The market opened with a massive crash, with the Sensex tanking by almost 1,700 points and the Nifty falling below the 23,300 mark.

The stock market's three-day winning streak came to a sudden halt on Thursday. Global market jitters and the ongoing Iran war wiped out crores of investor money in a flash. By 10 AM, the Sensex had plunged by 1718 points, and the Nifty also slipped below the 23,300 level. Let's take a look at the 10 Nifty-50 companies that were hit the hardest.

HDFC Bank Share: Banking Giant Takes the Biggest Hit

The banking giant HDFC Bank saw the biggest drop right as the market opened. The stock, which closed at ₹843.05 previously, opened with a huge gap down at ₹770.00. In the first hour of trading, it did hit a high of ₹814.50, but selling pressure dragged it down. It is currently trading at ₹801.35, down by 4.95%. A massive volume of over 6.87 crore shares has already been traded.

Shriram Finance Share: Panic in Finance Stocks

The morning didn't start well for Shriram Finance investors either. The stock opened at ₹1,000.00, which has been its high for the day so far. It couldn't hold on to the higher levels and slipped to a low of ₹981.50. Right now, it's down 3.56% at ₹985.20, which is much lower than its previous close of ₹1,021.60.

Eternal Share: Another Stock Caught in the Downturn

Eternal's (ETERNAL) stock is also feeling the heat of the market crash today. Against its previous close of ₹242.54, it opened at ₹236.99. During early trade, it touched a high of ₹238.49 but then slipped to a low of ₹233.20. The share is currently trading at ₹233.90, down by 3.56%.

L&T Share: Selling Pressure on the Infra Giant

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) shares have also been sluggish since the morning. The stock opened at ₹3,526.70, made a small high of ₹3,528.30, and then tumbled to a low of ₹3,466.00. It is currently down 3.33% at ₹3,487.60. Rising crude oil prices are a major concern for this big infrastructure company.

TMPV Share: Auto-Related Stocks Also in the Red

TMPV shares recorded a 3.29% fall within the first hour of trading. The stock, which had closed at ₹324.75, opened today at ₹318.00. During the day, it made a high of ₹318.95 and a low of ₹311.60. For now, investors seem to be cautious, and the stock is holding at the ₹314.05 level.

Axis Bank Share: Widespread Selling in Private Banking

Axis Bank's stock also plunged into the red in the early session. It opened at ₹1,221.00, touched a high of ₹1,241.50, and then fell to a low of ₹1,208.70. The share is currently trading at ₹1,212.30, down by 3.26%. It's showing significant weakness compared to its previous close of ₹1,253.20.

Bajaj Finance Share: Lending Company in Bad Shape

There's a selling mood in Bajaj Finance since this morning. The stock opened at ₹868.20, made a high of ₹869.90, and then slipped to a low of ₹850.60. It is currently down 3.23% at ₹851.70. The US Federal Reserve's strict stance has added to the worries for this finance giant.

Grasim Share: Stock Slips from Higher Levels

Grasim Industries shares are seeing a 2.85% drop today. The share opened at ₹2,700.00, which was also its high for the day. After that, continuous selling pushed it down to a low of ₹2,643.30. It is currently trading at ₹2,645.40, while its previous close was ₹2,723.10.

InterGlobe Aviation Share: Expensive Oil Plays the Villain

Today's morning has been tough for IndiGo. With crude oil crossing the $110 mark, this aviation stock fell by 2.76%. After opening at ₹4,320.00, it dropped to a low of ₹4,230.00. It is now trading at ₹4,240.30, which is much lower than its previous close of ₹4,360.60.

Kotak Bank Share: Heavy Fall Puts it 10th on the List

Kotak Mahindra Bank also couldn't escape the market's beating in the early session. The stock opened at ₹366.15, touched a high of ₹370.15, and then hit a low of ₹364.90. It is currently trading at ₹365.20, down by 2.72%. The impact of the widespread sell-off in the banking sector is clearly visible on this stock too.

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