New Delhi, Aug. 19 -- All investors who have followed Indian stock markets for long know this feeling too well. A sudden announcement, which is sometimes just a single number, and the Sensex or Nifty moves hundreds of points in just minutes. Market movement doesn't occur randomly. Behind the daily clutter, only a few selected events have a disproportionately massive impact on how D-Street behaves.

Knowing these events and the reason for their impact gives investors a significant advantage in preparation, positioning, and perspective to capitalise on these movements and avoid losses. The five market events that tend to move the Indian stock market the most are as follows.

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