Indian stock market crashed by 4% today—and no, it’s not “just one of those days.” When the market drops this sharply, it shakes investor confidence, business decisions, and sometimes even your appraisals (sad reality). A fall like this makes companies cautious. Fundraising becomes harder, expansion plans slow down, and hiring takes a backseat. Startups especially feel the heat—less VC money, more runway talk, and the classic hiring freeze + layoffs combo. Inflation depends more on global factors, but if this crash is because of oil or geopolitical tensions, inflation can spike. If demand slows, RBI might step in with rate cuts—but they’re walking a tightrope. Recession? Not yet. But if fear persists and demand crashes, we could see a growth slowdown. India’s demand engine is strong, but even that needs fuel
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