Stock market crash, March 19 -- Amid steep market losses, driven by escalating geopolitical tensions and rising crude oil prices, nearly one-fifth of the Nifty 50 stocks slipped to their 52-week lows today, March 19.

Heavyweights such as HDFC Bank (-5%), Infosys (-4%), and Bajaj Finance (-6%) led the decline, alongside IT majors like Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Wipro. Financials, including Kotak Mahindra Bank and Bajaj Finserv, also saw sharp cuts, while defensives such as ITC, Hindustan Unilever, and Cipla were not spared, highlighting the intensity of the sell-off across the market. In stark contrast, ONGC was the top gainer.

Among stock-specific triggers, HDFC Bank shares tumbled following the sudden resignation of its chairm...