Top 5 Biggest Crashes: 5 most horrific crashes in the history of the stock market, but after these crashes...

Top 5 Biggest Stock Market Crashes : On 7 April 2025, Indian stock markets witnessed a huge decline. Global trade war and fear of recession in America have scared the investors badly. However, experts say that 7 April 2025 may be recorded as another black day in the history of the Indian market. However, history shows that after every big fall, the market has also made a comeback.

The Sensex fell by nearly 4,000 points. The Nifty 50 slipped below 21,750 and headed towards a one-year low. The midcap and smallcap indices also fell by up to 10%. Government increases excise duty on petrol and diesel, notification issued Highlights: Sensex opened at 71,449, down 3,914 points or 5.19%. Nifty fell 1,146 points or 5% to 21,758. InveXSAZstors lost nearly ₹16 lakh crore within minutes. The total market capitalization of companies listed on BSE declined from ₹403 lakh crore to ₹387 lakh crore. India VIX jumped 56.5% to 21.53, indicating heavy volatility. This fall is reminiscent of the historic global economic crisis like the 'Black Monday' of 1987. 5 biggest crashes in the history of Indian stock market 1. Harshad Mehta scam crash (1992)- On 28 April 1992, the Sensex fell 570 points (12.7%) after the Harshad Mehta scam was exposed. This incident laid the foundation for major reforms in the Indian financial system. Also read:  Stock Market Crash: 'Panic meter' VIX breaks all records in the stock market - what is going to happen next! 2. Ketan Parekh scam crash (2001)- On 2 March 2001, the Sensex fell 176 points (4.13%) due to the dot-com bubble and the Ketan Parekh scam. Also, the Gujarat earthquake and weak global signals increased the sell-off. 3. Election shock crash (2004)- On 17 May 2004, the Sensex fell 11.1% due to unexpected election results. Trading in the market had to be halted twice. Later, stability returned due to the government's commitment to reforms. 4. Global financial crisis crash (2008)- On 21 January 2008, the Sensex fell 1,408 points (7.4%) due to fear of global recession. Later the market fell by 60%, which was one of the biggest recessions in history. 5. Covid-19 pandemic crash (2020)- On 23 March 2020, the Sensex fell 3,935 points (13.2%) after the announcement of lockdown in India. Despite the historic decline, the market made a rapid comeback due to fiscal and monetary support. Also read:  Stock Market Crash: This market of the world has seen the worst decline in 17 years- Check the condition of global markets Overall- 7 April 2025 can be recorded as another black day in the history of Indian market. However, history shows that the market has also made a comeback after every big decline. From a long term perspective, patience and investing in strong companies can still be the best strategy.

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