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March 6, 2026 4:23 PM

Sensex falls over 1,000 points, Nifty drops 315 amid Middle East tensions

Indian equity markets closed sharply lower on Friday as escalating tensions in the Middle East weighed heavily on investor sentiment. At the closing bell, the BSE Sensex declined 1,097 points, or 1.37 per cent, to settle at 78,918, while the Nifty 50 dropped 315 points, or 1.27 per cent, to close at 24,450. Banking stocks witnessed significant selling pressure, with the Nifty Bank index falling 2.15 per cent to 57,783. Broader markets also ended lower in line with the benchmark indices. The N...

March 6, 2026 9:46 AM

Markets open weak; Nifty falls 109 points, Sensex drops 356 points on rising oil prices

Indian stock markets opened in the red on Friday, with both benchmark indices slipping in early trade as rising crude oil prices and global uncertainty weighed on investor sentiment. The Nifty 50 began the session at 24,656.40, down 109.50 points or 0.44 per cent, while the BSE Sensex opened at 79,658.99, falling 356.91 points or 0.45 per cent. Market analysts said crude oil prices remain a key factor guiding market direction amid geopolitical tensions. VK Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strate...

March 4, 2026 5:21 PM

Sensex slumps to 10-month low, Nifty hits over six-month low amid Middle East tensions

Indian stock markets fell for the third straight session on Wednesday as investors remained cautious over rising tensions in the Middle East, particularly the escalating conflict between the United States and Iran. The uncertainty kept traders on edge and triggered selling across sectors. The Nifty ended the day 1.6 per cent lower, falling 385.2 points to close at 24,480.5. The Sensex also witnessed heavy selling, dropping 1,122.66 points, or 1.40 per cent, to settle at 79,116.19. “Immediat...

March 2, 2026 9:50 AM

Equities skid on Iran-Israel escalation; Sensex drops 2,700 pts, Nifty below 24,700

Domestic equity markets opened sharply lower on Monday amid rising tensions and military escalations in the Middle East, dampening investor sentiment. The Nifty 50 index opened at 24,659.25, down 519.40 points or 2.06 per cent. The BSE Sensex fell 2,775.14 points or 3.41 per cent to open at 78,512.05, reflecting heightened nervousness across equities. Market expert Ajay Bagga said that global markets are grappling with uncertainty. “Markets are searching for some moorings in a deeply uncert...

February 27, 2026 9:49 AM

Indian markets open lower amid global weakness ahead of GDP data

Domestic equity markets opened under pressure on Friday, posting marginal declines amid weak global cues. Investors remained cautious ahead of the GDP data scheduled for release later in the day. The Nifty 50 opened at 25,459.85, down 36.70 points or 0.14 per cent. The BSE Sensex began the session at 82,220.48, lower by 28.13 points or 0.03 per cent. Market experts said global developments are currently shaping domestic sentiment. Ajay Bagga, Banking and Market Expert, told ANI, “Indian mar...

February 26, 2026 10:00 AM

Share markets open marginally higher on positive global cues

Domestic equity markets opened marginally higher on Thursday, tracking positive cues from global markets and overnight gains on Wall Street, as concerns over AI-led disruptions eased and investor sentiment improved. The benchmark Nifty 50 index opened at 25,560.40, up 77.90 points or 0.31 per cent, while the BSE Sensex began the session at 82,534.15, gaining 258.08 points or 0.31 per cent. Market participants attributed the positive opening to supportive global trends and continued inflows fro...

February 24, 2026 9:50 AM

Sensex, Nifty slip in early trade amid global market sell-off

Indian equity markets opened under selling pressure on Tuesday, tracking sharp declines in US markets amid concerns over tariffs, geopolitical tensions, and AI-related disruptions impacting global technology stocks. At the opening bell, the Nifty 50 slipped 71.20 points, or 0.28 per cent, to 25,641.80, while the BSE Sensex declined 242.12 points, or 0.29 per cent, to 83,052.54. Market sentiment remained cautious after a sharp sell-off in US markets overnight. The Dow Jones Industrial Average f...

February 23, 2026 9:33 AM

Sensex, Nifty open higher amid relief over US tariff ruling

Domestic equity markets opened higher on Monday, tracking positive global cues after a US decision striking down certain tariff measures provided relief to investors. However, market experts cautioned that volatility may persist amid continuing uncertainty over global trade policies and geopolitical developments. At the opening bell, the benchmark indices traded in positive territory. The Nifty 50 opened at 25,678.40, up 107.15 points or 0.42 per cent. The BSE Sensex began the session at 82,90...

February 20, 2026 9:31 AM

Sensex, Nifty slip in early trade as geopolitical risks weigh

Indian equity markets opened lower on Friday as rising geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran, higher crude oil prices, and weak global cues weighed on investor sentiment. Benchmark indices slipped in early trade, with the Nifty 50 opening at 25,406.55, down 47.80 points or 0.19 per cent. The BSE Sensex also declined, opening at 82,272.49, lower by 225.65 points or 0.27 per cent. Market participants pointed to global uncertainty and escalating geopolitical risks as key factor...

February 19, 2026 4:22 PM

Markets take a breather; Sensex slips 1,236 pts, Nifty down 365 amid global tensions

Indian benchmark indices witnessed heavy selling pressure on Thursday, recording their sharpest decline in more than two weeks as rising geopolitical tensions and higher crude oil prices hurt investor sentiment. The Sensex closed at 82,498.14, down 1,236.11 points or 1.48 per cent. The Nifty settled at 25,454.35, falling 365 points or 1.41 per cent. The benchmarks posted their worst single-day fall since February 1 this year. Technically, price action slipped below the short-term support band ...