Sensex Crashes 680 pts; Nifty, Midcaps Plunge | 9 December 2025, 9:57 AM IST
Markets in freefall Dec 9 with Sensex -680pts (0.8%), Nifty -219pts (0.84%), midcaps -1.5%. VIX explodes 6.2% to 11.82 amid FII panic selling post-RBI. IT rout, rupee crisis—25,500 Nifty support critical as risk-off dominates.
Indian markets witnessed a sharp correction on December 9 with Sensex plunging 679.97 points to 84,422.72 (-0.80%) and Nifty 50 tumbling 219.10 points to 25,741.45 (-0.84%). All major indices declined sharply with Nifty Midcap 100 down 1.50% and Nifty Smallcap 100 falling 1.43%. IT sector led losses with Nifty IT dropping 1.40% while banking also weakened. India VIX exploded 6.20% to 11.82, highest in recent weeks, reflecting panic selling triggered by accelerated FII outflows post-RBI MPC disappointment and global risk-off sentiment.
Snapshot – 9:57 AM IST, 9 December 2025
| Index | LTP | Change | % Chg |
|---|---|---|---|
| SENSEX | 84,422.72 | -679.97 | -0.80 |
| NIFTY 50 | 25,741.45 | -219.10 | -0.84 |
| NIFTY BANK | 58,935.10 | -303.45 | -0.51 |
| NIFTY IT | 38,051.40 | -539.30 | -1.40 |
| India VIX | 11.82 | 0.69 | 6.20 |
| NIFTY Midcap 100 | 58,594.05 | -894.05 | -1.50 |
| NIFTY Smallcap 100 | 16,808.00 | -243.65 | -1.43 |
Latest News & Trends
- FII selling accelerated to record levels post-RBI status quo; DII buying overwhelmed by foreign outflows.
- IT heavyweights like Infosys , TCS led sector rout amid global tech weakness.
- Midcaps, smallcaps capitulated after recent overvaluation; high-beta names faced maximum liquidation.
- Rupee crisis deepened near 90.50/USD with limited RBI intervention post-policy.
Predictions & Watch Outs
- Critical Nifty support 25,500-25,600; breach targets 25,000 decisively.
- Extreme defensive positioning only; avoid all longs till VIX sub-10.
- Trade strategy: Cash is king; wait for capitulation, stabilize FII flows.
