Saturday, 1 March 2025

The Indian stock market has shown strong resilience, bouncing after every major downturn

The Indian stock market has shown strong resilience, bouncing back after every major downturn in the past 30 years. Here’s a look at key crashes and recoveries:

1. 1992 Harshad Mehta Scam – The Sensex crashed over 50% between April 1992 and April 1993 after the scam was exposed. However, by 1994, the market had recovered, driven by economic reforms and foreign investments.


2. 1997 Asian Financial Crisis – The Sensex dropped around 40% between 1997 and 1998. It rebounded by 1999, aided by IT sector growth and strong GDP performance.


3. 2000-2002 Dot-com Crash & Ketan Parekh Scam – The Sensex fell over 55% from its 2000 peak, bottoming out in 2001-02. The market recovered by 2003, led by strong corporate earnings and FII inflows.


4. 2008 Global Financial Crisis – The Sensex crashed over 60%, from 21,000 in January 2008 to 8,000 by October 2008. Government stimulus and global recovery helped it reclaim 21,000 by 2010.


5. 2020 COVID-19 Crash – The Sensex fell 38% in March 2020 but rebounded sharply, reaching new highs by November 2020, supported by low interest rates and strong corporate earnings.


6. 2022 Global Inflation & Rate Hikes – The Sensex dropped nearly 15% but recovered by early 2023, driven by India’s economic resilience and strong domestic investment.



Each crisis saw temporary declines, but long-term investors benefited as the market consistently reached new highs, reflecting India's economic strength and growing investor confidence.

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