- Indian equity benchmarks fell to their largest single-day decline since August 1 due to concerns about weak global economic growth from disappointing economic data in Europe and China.
- Sectoral indices such as CNX 100 and S&P CNX 500 declined over 1.6% while the Bank Nifty fell 1.8%. Top losers included DLF and Cipla falling over 6% and 4% respectively.
- Asian and European markets also declined on worries over Chinese and German economic data, while US stocks fell after existing home sales disappointed investors.