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Nifty falls below 22,600 as Indian markets slide

2026-09-29 · 1 source · CNBC TV18 Market

In short

Indian stocks fell sharply in early trade, with the Nifty down more than 200 points and below 22,600. Nifty Bank fell 650 points and slipped under 54,000, while Tata Motors PV, HDFC Life and Bajaj Fin were among the worst performers.

This matters because the drop shows broad pressure across the market. The report does not say what caused the selloff.

What the reporting says

The Nifty fell below 22,600 in the opening hour as Indian markets slumped, according to live updates. The summary said the index was down over 200 points, the Nifty Bank lost 650 points and slipped below 54,000, and Tata Motors PV, HDFC Life and Bajaj Fin were among the biggest laggards. The immediate consequence is broad market weakness, while the trigger was not stated in the available reporting.

Why it matters

The Nifty fell below 22,600 in the opening hour, while Nifty Bank dropped 650 points and slipped under 54,000, according to the live market summary. Tata Motors PV, HDFC Life and Bajaj Fin were highlighted as laggards. The move signals broad weakness across Indian equities, but the reporting does not identify the catalyst.

Touches: Tata Motors, HDFC Life Insurance Company, Bajaj Finance, Markets, Banking, Insurance, Companies

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