NEW DELHI: Investors have lost over Rs 5.55 lakh crore in four days of decline in the domestic equity markets.
Rising domestic Covid-19 cases and selling in RIL and banking stocks dragged down the 30-share BSE Sensex by 562.34 points or 1.12 per cent to 49,801.62 on Wednesday.
In four days, the benchmark has fallen by 1,477.89 points or 2.88 per cent.
The market capitalisation of BSE-listed companies has tanked by Rs 5,55,400.52 crore in four days to reach Rs 2,03,71,252.94 crore.
"News of rising Covid cases in India and caution ahead of the US Fed meet were weighing on investors' sentiment," said Ajit Mishra, VP - Research, Religare Broking Ltd.