Why stock market is falling today? Sensex crashes over 700 points, Nifty below 26,000 ahead of Fed meet. Key factors explained

Indian equity markets experienced a significant dip on Monday, with both Sensex and Nifty declining by nearly 1%. Investors cashed in on gains in small and midcap stocks, while foreign fund outflows and anticipation of the US Federal Reserve's policy decision added to the cautious mood. Selling pressure impacted major index components, leading to substantial intraday losses.