GENERAL3 Oct 2026
Is October a market crash month? 1929 crash to Black Monday 1987 - Why October scares equities, stocks investors | Stock Market News
The Indian stock market started October with eight straight weekly losses, its longest losing streak in 25 years. October has a scary history, including Black Monday 1987 and the 1929 Wall Street crash, though Nifty and Sensex actually ended October up in several recent years. So don't panic or sell on fear alone. Review your holdings calmly and stick to your long-term plan.
Key Statutory Highlights
- The Indian stock market began October with eight straight weekly losses, its longest such streak in 25 years.
- Black Monday, on 19 October 1987, saw the Dow Jones Industrial Average fall nearly 22% in one day, the largest single-day percentage drop in US market history.
- Over the last ten years, Nifty 50 ended last October with a 4.51% gain, fell 6.2% in October 2024, and rose nearly 5.4% in October 2022.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:Avoid buying or selling only because October has a bad reputation. Review your portfolio and your goals with a qualified adviser, and remember past market falls do not guarantee what will happen next.
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