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Iran war deepens correction risk: Is Nifty headed toward the 21,000 zone?
Indian equities remain under pressure amid West Asia tensions, with Nifty slipping sharply from recent highs. Analysts see the 21,000–22,000 zone as a potential bottom, backed by technical patterns, valuations, and Fibonacci levels. While short-term rebounds are possible, weak momentum, FII outflows, and rising oil prices suggest volatility may persist, prompting investors to adopt a phased, long-term approach.
Nifty crashes 5% in just 6 sessions as Middle East war induces massive selloff. More pain or a relief rally in sight?
March has been brutal for Indian markets, with the Nifty plunging 5.3% in just six trading sessions amid escalating US-Israel-Iran tensions. Crude oil surged nearly 29% in a single day, fueling volatility. Technical analysts say the Nifty has broken key support at 24,050, signaling strong downside momentum, while a meaningful reversal remains unlikely in the near term.
Markets in ‘fear phase’, deploy money in autos, banks, capital goods: AlfAccurate’s Rajesh Kothari
The sharp correction in Indian equities triggered by fears of a prolonged war in West Asia should be viewed as a buying opportunity, according to Rajesh Kothari, Managing Director at AlfAccurate Advisors.Benchmark indices declined nearly 3% this week — their steepest weekly fall in over a year — as rising crude oil prices and geopolitical tensions rattled investor sentiment. Financial stocks led the decline, with the Nifty Bank logging its biggest weekly drop in 14 months.However, Kothari believes the selloff reflects sentiment rather than a deterioration in underlying economic fundamentals.“We are currently in a fearful phase of the market. When others are fearful, that’s usually the time to be greedy,” Kothari told CNBC-TV18, advising investors to deploy money gradually over the next 30–60 days rather than attempting to time the market.He emphasised that the outcome of the West Asia conflict is less important for markets than its duration. While companies with exposure to the Middle East could face short-term uncertainty, the broader domestic growth story remains intact.Against this backdrop, Kothari highlighted four sectors that investors should focus on.Autos remain a key bet, supported by strong demand trends and low inventory levels across the industry. February sales data was robust, and leading automakers have reported healthy growth, signalling sustained momentum.Banking and financials are another preferred sector. Credit growth has improved to around 13% from about 8.5% earlier, while asset quality remains strong. According to Kothari, the sector could become a “strong buy on declines” if crude-driven inflation concerns ease.He also sees opportunities in capital goods, particularly companies reporting strong order inflows as India’s investment cycle picks up.Lastly, hospitals stand out as a defensive play. The sector remains largely insulated from geopolitical risks and technological disruptions such as artificial intelligence.“These are strong India stori
Bank Nifty crashes up to 1.7% amid surge in crude prices, weak SBI Q4; what lies ahead?
A rise in crude oil prices is seen as negative for Indian banks as higher oil prices can increase inflationary pressures.
Taking Stock: Markets snap 2-day fall; Sensex up 395 pts, Nifty above 23,200
Biggest Nifty gainers were Interglobe Aviation, Jio Financial, Eicher Motors, SBI, Apollo Hospitals, while losers included ONGC, Titan Company, NTPC, Power Grid Corp and Tech Mahindra.
LIVE: Oil Below $80 | Accenture Misses Estimates | IT Stocks In Focus | Opening Bell
Global markets rebound sharply as US equities recover from Wednesday's sell-off. The Nasdaq surged nearly 2%, led by chip stocks, while Intel jumped 10% after President Trump announced a partnership with Apple on chip designs. Meanwhile, Accenture's earnings and guidance came in below expectations, putting IT stocks in focus. Oil prices remain below $80 a barrel, US bond yields stay elevated, and the dollar index hits a one-year high. Back home, Indian markets closed higher for the fifth consecutive session, with Nifty ending above 24,150. Will the momentum continue? Catch Surabhi Upadhyay in conversation with market experts as they decode all the key global and domestic market triggers ahead of the opening bell.
Sensex Today | Stock Market Live: Sensex slips 470 pts, Nifty below 24,150; Max Healthcare, JSW Steel, SBI Life top losers
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Nifty Midcap index up 0.2% and Smallcap indices up 0.7%. Among sectors, metal, media, realty, oil & gas, power up 0.5-1% each. Adani Ports, Interglobe Aviation, Wipro, NTPC and Hindalco are among major gainers on the Nifty, while losers are Tata Consumer, Max Healthcare, JSW Steel, SBI Life Insurance, Axis Bank.
Nifty top losers today: IndiGo, SBI, Tata Motors stocks among biggest drags as oil shock rattles markets
Among the Nifty top losers today, IndiGo stock plunged about 5.4 percent, making it the biggest decliner on the index. State Bank of India fell around 5.1 percent. Auto stocks also featured prominently among the losers.
Taking Stock: Nifty above 23,600, Sensex gains 1,695 pts on Middle East peace hopes
Among the Nifty constituents, Shriram Finance, L&T, InterGlobe Aviation, Bajaj Finance and Titan Company emerged as the top gainers. On the other hand, Nestle India, ONGC, Tech Mahindra, Tata Consumer and SBI Life Insurance ended as the major laggards.
Momentum Stocks: TCS, RVNL eClerx Services, SBI Cards hit 52-week low
TCS, Rail Vikas Nigam, Dalmia Bharat, eClerx Services, SBI Cards, Blue Dart, Reliance Industries, Emami, GlaxoSmithKline, EID Parry touched 52-week low.