{
  "id": 11174426,
  "title": "Sensex Falls 570.59 Points To 71,909.70, Nifty Ends At 22,421.95 As Market Losses Deepen",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/sensex-falls-570-59-points-to-71-909-70-nifty-ends-at-22-421-95-as",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-01T10:36:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/business/sensex-falls-57059-points-to-7190970-nifty-ends-at-2242195-as-market-losses-deepen"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mumbai witnessed a sharp decline in Indian stock markets on Thursday, October 1, driven by fears of rising energy prices, volatile global bond yields, and the potential for interest rate hikes. The loss marked the start of a four-day losing streak in the markets. The benchmark Sensex slipped 570.59 points, or 0.79%, to 71,909.70, while the Nifty 50 index fell 198.50 points, or 0.88%, to 22,421.95, dropping below the 22,450 level. Rising energy costs heightened concerns about inflation and future interest rates, while fluctuations in global bond yields added uncertainty, prompting investors to cut exposure across various sectors. Despite gains in IT and private banks, the overall market remained cautious, with many investors seeking clearer signs of stability before expanding their market exposure. Experts noted that the Nifty had dipped below its weekly 200-day moving average range of 22,600 to 22,580 and came within reach of testing support at 22,400. If this support level fails, analysts warn of potential further declines towards 22,200 and 22,000. The immediate resistance zone could be the 22,600 to 22,800 range. Among the biggest losers were Bajaj Auto, Maruti Suzuki India, and Shriram Finance, underscoring the pressure on the automobile and financial sectors. The Nifty Auto, Nifty Media, Nifty Metal, and Nifty FMCG indices experienced the steepest declines. While IT shares provided some relief, becoming the best-performing sector. Midcap and smallcap shares also saw a drop, with the Nifty MidCap 100 falling 1.01% and the Nifty Smallcap 100 losing 0.97%. By 1 PM, the Sensex had slumped over 900 points, and the Nifty neared 22,300 as auto stocks led the sell-off. Industry analysts advised that investors with a longer investment horizon may consider gradual purchases during declines, while those trading in the short term might prefer to wait for market stability and policy measures that ease uncertainty across global financial markets.",
  "summary": "Mumbai: Indian stock markets ended sharply lower on Thursday, October 1, as concerns over rising energy prices, unstable global bond yields and possible interest rate increases kept investors cautious. The decline extended the market’s losing streak to four consecutive sessions. The Sensex fell 570.59 points, or 0.79 per cent, to close at 71,909.70. The Nifty 50 dropped 198.50 points, or 0.88 per…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Hindu BusinessLine",
        "title": "Sensex today | Stock Market Highlights: Sensex falls 571 points, Nifty slips 0.88% as auto stocks drag markets",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/sensex-today-stock-market-highlights-sensex-falls-571-points-nifty",
        "published": "2026-10-01T10:36:25.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}