In a significant downturn, the Indian stock market experienced a sharp decline with the Sensex dropping 929.74 points to 73,315.16 and the Nifty falling 216.9 points to 22,302.50, a decrease of 0.65%. This market crash resulted in a substantial financial impact, with investors losing approximately Rs 5.7 lakh crore in a day. The decline was influenced by a combination of geopolitical tensions, inflationary pressures, and weak global cues. Factors contributing to the market's fall include ongoing geopolitical conflicts, particularly the Iran-Israel war, which have heightened market volatility and impacted global financial stability. Five key factors were identified behind this sell-off.