Despite conflict fears, Sensex and Nifty rose by nearly 33%, driven by confidence in India’s stability.
9/11 Terror Attacks (2001)
Global panic caused Sensex to fall 3.5% and Nifty to tumble by 4% on the first day of trading after the attacks, but IT sector strength led the recovery.
Parliament Attack (2001)
Post-attack, Sensex and Nifty dipped around 0.8%, but steady diplomacy brought markets back up.
Global Financial Crisis (2008)
Sensex and Nifty plunged over 50% during the 2008 crisis, but strong fundamentals fueled recovery by 2009.
Surgical Strikes: A Short Shock
Markets dipped briefly after India's strikes but quickly recovered, showcasing resilience amid tensions.
Pulwama Attack & Balakot Airstrikes (2019)
After an initial dip post-Pulwama, election optimism helped stabilize Sensex and Nifty quickly.
COVID-19 Pandemic Crash (2020)
The Sensex dropped 38% during early lockdowns but roared back, hitting record highs by the year-end.
India-Pakistan Tensions (2025)
Recent tensions caused minor market fluctuations, but de-escalation led to a quick rebound.
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