Market recap: Top-10 firms shed Rs 2.74 lakh crore in value; HDFC Bank takes biggest hit
Nine of India's 10 most-valued companies lost a combined Rs 2.74 lakh crore in market value last week.
HDFC Bank took the biggest hit, with its market capitalisation falling by Rs 1,18,383.91 crore to Rs 11,43,985.90 crore.
Hindustan Unilever was the only top-10 firm to gain, with its market cap rising by Rs 152.73 crore to Rs 5,03,928.59 crore.
The BSE Sensex dropped 2,091.68 points (2.67%) and the NSE Nifty fell 566.85 points (2.32%) during the week.
Weak sentiment was driven by a surge in crude oil prices and renewed geopolitical tensions.
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