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Market loses ₹11 lakh cr as discretionary sectors face pressure

Dalal Street saw ₹11 lakh cr wiped out in three sessions following PM Modi's remarks on fuel conservation and spending. The BSE Consumer Discretionary index fell over 3%, reflecting heightened pressure on discretionary sectors.

after close1 source ↓written by the desknot a recommendation

in investor wealth
₹11 lakh cr
11 May
was lost
₹6 lakh cr
index fell
3%
index dropped
4%

In just three trading sessions, ₹11 lakh cr in investor wealth has been wiped out from Dalal Street following PM Modi’s remarks on fuel conservation and foreign travel. On 11 May, ₹6 lakh cr was lost amid panic selling, particularly impacting discretionary sectors.

• BSE Consumer Discretionary index fell over 3%

• Nifty Consumer Durables index dropped nearly 4%

Traders are repositioning as momentum indicators weaken significantly.

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Sourcesnews.google.com