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Bear Market

💡 In plain English: When stock prices are falling broadly — investors are fearful and selling.

Definition

A market condition where prices fall 20%+ from recent highs, typically accompanied by pessimism and negative investor sentiment.

📌 Real-World Example

Nifty fell from ~12,400 to ~7,500 between Jan–Mar 2020 during COVID — a 40% drop in 6 weeks. That was a bear market.

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