Market recap: Top-10 firms shed Rs 2.74 lakh crore in value; HDFC Bank takes biggest hit

Indian stock markets experienced a significant downturn last week. Nine of the ten most-valued companies saw their market worth decline. HDFC Bank faced the largest valuation drop, while Hindustan Unilever gained value. Benchmark indices like the BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty also registered losses. This market pressure was attributed to rising crude oil prices and geopolitical concerns.