April Fools’ shock: Worst financial year start for Sensex since 2020 crash. A harbinger of trouble?
April 1, 2025, was no joke for Indian stock markets, as investors faced the worst financial year-opening slump since the pandemic-era crash of 2020. The Sensex plunged 1.8% during the day, nosediving by nearly 1,400 points to flirt with the 76,000 mark, sending shockwaves across Dalal Street. The Nifty50 fared no better, marking a dismal