India, June 19 -- Indian stock markets came under heavy selling pressure on June 19, 2026, with the BSE Sensex plunging more than 830 points to an intraday low of 76,578 and the Nifty 50 slipping below the crucial 24,000 mark to trade around 23,932. The sharp decline was largely triggered by a massive sell-off in information technology stocks after Accenture lowered its revenue growth guidance, raising concerns about global IT spending and future earnings growth for Indian technology companies.

Why is stock market falling today?

The primary reason behind today's market fall is the steep correction in IT stocks. Global technology consulting giant Accenture reduced its upper-end revenue growth outlook, sparking fears of weaker demand from...