India's top stocks plunged in early March 2026 due to geopolitical tensions and weak tech shares, wiping out ₹2.18 lakh crore.

In early March 2026, India's stock market declined sharply as the BSE benchmark dropped 1,527.52 points, or 1.84%, amid geopolitical tensions and weak tech stocks. Nine of the country’s top 10 most valuable companies lost a combined ₹2.18 lakh crore in market value, with Bharti Airtel suffering the largest drop. Tata Consultancy Services, LIC, HDFC Bank, and others also saw significant declines, while Hindustan Unilever was the only top-10 firm to gain. Reliance Industries remained the most valuable company.