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Indices slide sharply amid Iran war jitters and crude price spike
The domestic equity benchmarks ended sharply lower on Wednesday as investors turned risk-averse amid escalating geopolitical tensions and a sharp surge in crude oil prices. The ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran unsettled global markets, while the reported closure of the Strait of Hormuz pushed oil prices higher, raising concerns over inflation and energy costs. Sentiment was further dented by heavy selling from foreign institutional investors and the rupee slipping to a record low. Against this backdrop, the Nifty closed below the 24,500 mark. Barring the Nifty IT index, all other sectoral indices on the NSE ended in the red, with metal, PSU bank and oil & gas stocks leading the decline.
SBI says Deputy MD Nitin Chugh’s contract term ends March 3, 2026
State Bank of India announced Nitin Chugh's contract ends March 3, 2026, but he is relieved on March 2, 2026. Shares closed at ₹1,189.50, down 1.02 percent on NSE.
State Bank of India announces exit of Nitin Chugh as Deputy MD
SBI has relieved Nitin Chugh as Deputy Managing Director effective March 2, 2026, after completion of his contractual tenure.
Vinay Rajani of HDFC Sec suggests HDFC Gold ETF, Oil India shares to buy in the near-term
The Indian stock market fell significantly on March 2, with the Sensex down 2,743 points and the Nifty 50 plummeting over 500 points due to geopolitical tensions and foreign capital withdrawals, resulting in a loss of ₹8 lakh crore in market capitalization.
Gold, silver ETFs climb up to 7%: What’s behind the surge
Tata Silver ETF surged over 7% as ICICI Prudential Silver ETF, SBI Silver ETF, and Nippon India Silver ETF rose 6% amid West Asia tensions and US-Israel strikes on Iran.
Watch | Sanjay Parekh on where he sees value in banks, IT, cement and telecom stocks
Sohum Asset Managers’ Founder & CIO, Sanjay Parekh, says markets look sluggish despite improving macro conditions, with Q3 Nifty earnings near 8–9%. He sees recovery in CVs (Ashok Leyland), credit growth at ICICI Bank and gradual picka a up in cement and steel. Portfolio stays domestic-focused: overweight telecom, NBFCs, industrials, cement, utilities, ports and logistics; underweight oil & gas and banks, zero FMCG. Watching IT names like Infosys and TCS, mid-cap tech (Persistent, Coforge, Mastek), defence HAL, quick commerce Zomato and Swiggy, and capital goods L&T, JSW Energy.
SBI block deal: BNP Paribas buys 5.28 lakh shares in a Rs 64 crore transaction
French bank BNP Paribas acquired 5.28 lakh shares of State Bank of India for Rs 64 crore. The transaction occurred through a block deal with Societe Generale. SBI shares have shown strong investor returns over the past year. The bank recently surpassed Tata Consultancy Services in market capitalization.
What’s driving strong flows into gold and silver ETFs despite volatility, explains ICICI Pru AMC's Haria
Chintan Haria of ICICI Prudential highlights strong gold and silver ETF flows amid price surges, global risks, central bank demand, and product design easing investor access and volatility management.
Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights: Nifty ends below 25,200 after sharp sell-off in last 30 minutes led by banks
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: The markets are under immense pressure. The Nifty index is down over 150 points, falling below the 25,300 mark. The Nifty Bank is also down, falling 400 points. The index is now below the 61,000 mark. Maruti Suzuki, Airtel, M&M and Cipla are the biggest losers.
Stock market today: Gift Nifty down 76 points; key levels for Nifty, Sensex & Nifty Bank - Business Today
Stock market today: Gift Nifty down 76 points; key levels for Nifty, Sensex & Nifty BankBusiness Today
Asian markets fall after Wall Street tech selloff; GIFT Nifty signals weak start for India
The Nifty remains range-bound between 25,400 and 25,650, while Bank Nifty shows lower highs despite holding key support levels. Broader markets, including midcaps and select pharma and defence stocks, continue to show relative strength.
India stock market today: Nifty ends flat near 25,500 as HDFC Bank drags; GDP reset in focus Friday - TechStock²
India stock market today: Nifty ends flat near 25,500 as HDFC Bank drags; GDP reset in focus FridayTechStock²