The Sensex today tumbled nearly 873 points intraday, dragging the index back toward the 81,000 zone after bulls failed to break through the 82,300 resistance. The sudden drop spooked investors and triggered broad-based selling, particularly in banking and IT stocks. While the Nifty also slid below 24,750, the bigger question on everyone’s mind is this: Was this just a breather or the start of a deeper correction in the Indian stock market?
As of Tuesday afternoon, the Sensex was trading near 81,268, snapping a five-day winning streak.
Sensex Technical Analysis: Resistance Rejected Again
Today’s chart tells a clear story — bulls hit a ceiling, and sellers stepped in fast. Here are the key technical signals:
- Rejection near 82,257, which has acted as a lid multiple times
- Price pulled back to support at 82,873 — now acting as a pivot
- If 83,683 breaks cleanly, the next key level is 85,969
- RSI has slipped to 63.84, turning neutral after nearing overbought
- MACD shows fading momentum, histogram narrowing and crossover risk rising
This structure doesn’t scream panic, but it does suggest bulls are tiring near key resistance.
Volatility is likely to stay elevated ahead of upcoming GDP and inflation readings. Until then, traders may prefer staying light, while investors look for better entry points on dips.
The Indian stock market is falling today, but not because of one big event. Traders booked profits after a solid May rally. At the same time, global cues weren’t helpful. US yields crept up and China’s latest economic numbers fell short, adding pressure. Banks and IT stocks, which had done well recently, saw some of the heaviest selling. It looks more like a technical cooldown than a full-blown panic.
Final Word
The Indian stock market crash today isn’t a collapse; it’s a cooldown after a strong rally. But with the Sensex today pulling back from resistance and momentum fading, this might be the pause that refreshes or the start of a deeper unwind. Either way, watch the 81,000 zone closely. If that cracks, the market could slide further before bulls return.