On the morning of June 4, 2024, the news anchors at Indra's most-watched television station opened their broadcast with a grave tone.
Although today was the day of the much-anticipated election result, even they were pushed to the corner for a bit since the headlines were dominated by another urgent matter.
The screen displayed graphics of an ominous downward arrow against a backdrop of the National Stock Exchange logo, signaling a financial disaster that had shaken the nation.
"Good morning, Indra. We begin with the breaking news: the stock market has plunged dramatically, leading to the suspension of trading on the National Stock Exchange," the lead anchor reported, her voice steady yet somber. "In a stunning turn of events, what began as a bullish rally quickly devolved into a severe bearish trend, culminating in unprecedented losses that have forced the government's intervention."
