Why the Market Crashed Today: 5 Reasons for the 1,236-Point Sensex Fall
Synopsis: The Indian stock market witnessed a massive sell-off on Thursday, February 19, 2026, with the BSE Sensex plunging 1,236 points (1.48%) to close at 82,498. The “Zero-Minute” fact is that escalating geopolitical tensions—specifically fears of a U.S. military strike on Iran—combined with Brent crude hitting year-to-date highs and hawkish US Fed minutes, triggered a […]












