Share markets in India fall on rising geopolitical uncertainties:After Taiwan, South Korea stock market leaves Indian markets behind in valuation

The share markets in India extended losses on 2 June, 2026 on rising geopolitical tensions. The Sensex is trading at the 73,950 level with a decline of 300 points. Nifty has also fallen by about 100 points and is trading at the 23,300 level. Today, pharma, healthcare, and banking shares have seen the most decline. Meanwhile, IT shares are witnessing the most buying. South Korea overtakes Indian stock market South Korea’s stock market has overtaken India to become the world’s sixth-largest market. The major reason for this surge is the giant chip-making companies, which are continuously breaking records on the strength of the growing use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) worldwide. According to Bloomberg data, this year the total market cap of South Korean listed companies has increased by 86% to reach $5 trillion (approximately ₹475 lakh crore). On the other hand, the market cap of the Indian stock market has decreased to $4.8 trillion (approximately ₹456 lakh crore). Mixed trading in Asian markets today US markets were bullish yesterday Foreign investors sold shares worth ₹60,000 crore in 30 days Note: Net buying/selling figures of FIIs and DIIs are in crores of rupees. Market saw a decline yesterday Earlier yesterday, that is on June 1, the stock market saw a decline. Sensex fell by 508 points and closed at 74,267. Nifty also saw a decline of 165 points, it closed at the level of 23,382.