Why stock market is down today: Sensex crashes over 800 pts, Nifty slips below 24,700; 5 reasons behind the fall

Stock Market Crash Today: Indian equity markets experienced a sharp decline on Tuesday, with the Sensex and Nifty50 falling significantly due to global concerns triggered by Moody's US credit rating downgrade. FIIs turning net sellers and profit booking after a recent rally further contributed to the downturn. Selling pressure in heavyweight stocks, including HDFC Bank and Reliance Industries, also weighed on the indices.