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Slowdown in the stock market, Sensex fell by 200 points and Nifty slipped below 24,550; a huge fall of 3 percent in the shares.
Samira Vishwas | August 4, 2026 7:24 PM CST

Selling pressure is clearly visible in the Indian stock market during trading today, due to which the major benchmark indices are trading in the red mark. The Sensex of Bombay Stock Exchange has fallen by about 200 points, while the Nifty of National Stock Exchange has also slipped and fallen below the important level of 24,550. Meanwhile, the shares of the leading real estate company Godrej Properties have registered a sharp fall of about 3 percent, which has increased the worries of the investors.

Why did the market crash and where was the selling pressure?

The market’s sluggish movement in today’s trading was primarily due to mixed signals from global markets and profit-booking in select heavyweight stocks. Selling pressure was particularly strong in real estate, banking, and auto sector stocks, leading to a slight decline in investor wealth. Experts believe that ongoing fluctuations in the global economy and the trend of quarterly results at the domestic level are determining the market’s direction. Investors need to take every step very carefully at this time.

Godrej Properties shares are sluggish; what is the future strategy for investors?

Shares of Godrej Properties, a giant in the real estate sector, fell nearly 3 percent today, making the stock a topic of discussion among short-term traders. While the fundamentals of the real estate sector remain strong for long-term investors, the current volatility makes it crucial to assess market trends and support levels before making any fresh purchases. Market experts advise focusing on quality stocks rather than panicking in this environment.


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