Sensex Crashes 1,414 Points To Settle At 73,198; Nifty Tanks 420 Points The 30-share BSE benchmark Sensex tanked 1,414.33 points or 1.90 per cent to settle at 73,198.10. During the day, it plunged 1,471.16 points or 1.97 per cent to 73,141.27.