Stock market crash: The Indian stock market has experienced a severe downturn, with the Sensex falling 3,000 points over nine sessions, particularly affecting the smallcap and microcap segments. Continued FII withdrawals and high valuations suggest prolonged market weakness. Experts anticipate further volatility but expect recovery starting in Q1 FY26.
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