Indian stock markets witnessed a massive crash today, with the Sensex plummeting almost 600 points to 73,294 and the Nifty slipping over 200 points to 22,242. As a result of the sell-offs prompted by weak investor sentiment, investors lost a staggering Rs 5.49 lakh crore in value. Several key sectors, including auto, metal, capital goods, and consumer durables, suffered heavy losses, dragging down the overall market sentiment.