India’s forex reserves on March 20, 2026 drop $7 bn to $709.76 bn

India’s forex reserves experienced a significant dip of $7 billion, as reported by the RBI, prompting analysis of the contributing factors and potential impact on the Indian economy. Illustration: Dado Ruvic/Reuters Key Points India’s forex reserves decreased by $7.052 billion

India’s Infrastructure Growth Dips Amid Output Contraction

India’s core sector growth experienced a slowdown in February, dropping to a three-month low of 2.3% due to contractions in crude oil, natural gas, and refinery products, raising concerns about overall economic momentum. Photograph: Richard Carson/Reuters Key Points India’s core

Sensex tanked 2,497 points, its biggest single-day plunge since June 2024

Stock markets plummet over 3% due to soaring crude oil prices and weak global cues. Sensex and Nifty see biggest drop since June 2024. Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters Key Points Sensex and Nifty both plummeted over 3% due to surging crude

Markets extend losses on soaring crude prices; Sensex tanks 800 pts

Indian stock markets witnessed a significant downturn as the Sensex and Nifty plummeted due to surging crude oil prices driven by geopolitical instability and persistent foreign capital outflows, sparking investor concerns. Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters Key Points The Sensex plunged over

Markets Crash Nearly 2%: BSE Sensex tumbled 1,342 pts; NSE Sinks Below 24K

Indian stock markets witnessed a sharp decline as the Sensex and Nifty tumbled due to surging crude oil prices, continuous foreign fund outflows, and selling pressure in key banking stocks, reflecting investor concerns over global economic stability. Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters

Stock Market Crash: Investors Lose Rs 16.32 Lakh Crore in Two Days

Escalating geopolitical tensions and weak global cues triggered a significant stock market downturn in India, wiping out ₹16.32 lakh crore of investor wealth in just two days. IMAGE: Kindly note that this image has been posted for representational purposes only.