Domestic equity indices tanked sharply on Friday tracking global markets on growing fears that the coronavirus outbreak could derail economic growth. The benchmark BSE sensex dived 1,448 points or 3.64% to close at 38,297; while the broader NSE Nifty moved 432 points or 3.71% to close at 11,202. Stocks wiped nearly Rs 5.5 lakh crore of investor wealth.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/markets-in-free-fall-top-factors-behind-1448-point-crash-of-sensex/articleshow/74384582.cms