New Delhi, Feb. 28 -- The Indian stock market crashed on Friday, with both benchmark indices - Sensex and Nifty 50 - falling over 1% each, marking a weak start to the March F&O series. The sell-off was broad-based, mirroring weakness in global markets.

The Sensex plunged over 1,000 points, while the Nifty 50 declined more than 300 points, slipping below the 22,250 mark. The broader market indices also faced significant losses, with the Nifty Smallcap 100 and Nifty Midcap 100 tumbling 3% each on February 28.

With a 5.5% loss in February, the Nifty 50 is on track to post a five-month losing streak - a rare occurrence last seen in 1996.

As investors assess market conditions, the key question remains: Will the sell-off extend into March? H...