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Sensex tanks 1,342 pts, Nifty below 23,900 as geopolitical tensions weigh
The key equity benchmarks ended with sharp losses on Wednesday, dragged down by selling in select heavyweights. Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, particularly the ongoing US-Iran conflict, continued to weigh on market sentiment. Despite earlier expectations that the conflict might end soon, the situation in the region remains tense. Sustained selling by overseas investors over the past several sessions also pressured the market, while the rupee weakened further against the dollar. The Nifty ended below the 23,900 level, led by declines in auto, private bank and financial stocks. However, pharma and healthcare stocks bucked the broader weak market trend.
Nifty Bank crashes 8% in March so far: What’s driving the sharp selloff?
The Nifty Bank index has crashed 8% so far in March. From the index, stocks such as Bank of Baroda, Federal Bank, Punjab National Bank, Union Bank, and Canara Bank are down 10-11% this month.
Sensex nosedives 1,342 pts; Nifty sinks below 23,900 level; VIX jumps 11.41%
Nifty ended below the 23,900 level. Auto, private bank and financial services shares declined, while pharma, oil & gas shares and healthcare shares advanced.
Top Gainers & Losers on Mar 11: Apar Industries, Redington, Axis Bank, Finolex Cables, TVS Motor among top losers
The Indian stock market declined on March 11 due to heightened Middle East tensions, with the Nifty 50 down 1.63% and the BSE Sensex falling 1.72%. Most sectors were affected, especially auto and private banks, while pharma and oil & gas saw slight gains.
Capital market stocks shine in FY26; MCX India tops chart with 143% rally
India’s capital markets stocks delivered strong gains in FY26, with the Nifty Capital Markets Index rising 35%, making it the second-best performing sector after PSU banks. Multi Commodity Exchange of India led the rally with a 143% surge, while brokerages, exchanges, and wealth management firms benefited from rising investor participation.
Stock Market Today: Axis Bank, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank Share Price Drag Bank Nifty Down 1% - Samco
Stock Market Today: Axis Bank, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank Share Price Drag Bank Nifty Down 1%Samco
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Nifty falls below 24,100 mark as markey extends losses
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: The markets are trading on a cautious note. The Nifty index is trading with an uptick of around 10 points, rising towards 24,300. The Nifty Bank index is under pressure, falling 250 points and dropping below 57,000. ICICI Bank, Kotak Bank, and HDFC Bank are amongst the biggest laggards.
Stock Market News Today Live Updates: Nifty Below 24,150, Sensex Falls 400 Points; RIL Erases Opening Gains
The Nifty 50 hovered around 24,218, while the Sensex traded near 78,108 as investors assessed global cues and movements in crude oil prices.
Iran war boosts gold, silver appeal; Tata MF advises staggered buying
Tata Mutual Fund advises staggered investment in gold and silver as the Iran conflict fuels geopolitical uncertainty and strengthens safe-haven demand
Why Tata MF believes gold and silver will stay supported despite volatility
Gold and silver may stay supported due to geopolitical tensions, rising inflation, and supply constraints, says Tata Asset Management. Central bank demand and industrial use bolster them.
Norway’s sovereign wealth fund cuts India allocation as market lagged peers in 2025
Norges Bank Investment Management trimmed India’s portfolio weight to 2.1% in 2025 as weak equity returns lagged peers, while allocations to China and Taiwan rose.
Everyone selling IT stocks after record crash, but this Rs 1.3 lakh crore mutual fund doing the exact opposite
While foreign investors fled India's IT sector, dumping Rs 17,000 crore in February, the PPFAS Flexicap Fund made a bold contrarian move. The fund aggressively bought shares in HCL Technologies, Infosys, and TCS, despite AI fears causing the Nifty IT index to plunge. This strategic accumulation contrasts sharply with analyst downgrades and widespread sector pessimism.