Glossary
/Bear Market
The market is officially in this phase when major indexes like the Nifty 50 drop by 20% or more from their recent peaks. It’s not just a bad week; it’s a long, painful slide driven by widespread fear and heavy selling. Investors start panicking and pulling their money out, pushing prices even lower. While a normal correction is just a 10% dip, a bear market can last for months or even years. Smart investors usually stop buying aggressively here and wait for the dust to settle.