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Sensex Down 1,600 Points, Nifty Slips 500 As Markets Crash Over Oil Concerns - NDTV
Sensex Down 1,600 Points, Nifty Slips 500 As Markets Crash Over Oil ConcernsNDTV
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.
Trade Setup for March 2: Nifty braces for Monday chaos after US, Israel attack Iran
Before the markets open here in India, the bigger reaction will be seen on other asset classes beyond equities. Crude oil prices, Gold prices, moves on the US Dollar, the Yen, all of which will be significant and keenly monitored by the street. In fact, Barclays has already written in a note to clients that oil prices could go up to as high as $100 per barrel.
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.
Market ends sideways; Nifty settles near 25,500 level; VIX drops 3.15%
Nifty ended near the 25,500 level. Pharma, PSU bank and oil & gas shares advanced, while media, FMCG and financial services stocks declined.
LIVE: Nifty Bulls Return! Oil Crashes 4% | US-Iran Deal to Be Signed Friday in Geneva | Opening Bell
Indian markets are set for a strong gap-up opening as global sentiment improves following reports of a finalized US-Iran deal. Oil prices plunged 4%, US futures surged, and Asian markets rallied, providing a positive backdrop for equities. 📈 Key Market Triggers Today: ✅ GIFT Nifty signals a strong opening ✅ Brent crude falls 4% to $84 per barrel ✅ US-Iran deal expected to be officially signed in Geneva ✅ Strait of Hormuz set to reopen, easing supply concerns ✅ Dow gained 0.7%, Nasdaq rose 0.3% ✅ SpaceX surged 19% on its market debut ✅ Nifty closed above 22,500 and 20-day EMA ✅ Bank Nifty gained for the fourth straight week ✅ FIIs sold ₹1,082 crore, while DIIs bought ₹5,341 crore ✅ Rupee strengthened against the US dollar Watch the full Opening Bell analysis to know the key levels, global cues, and stocks to watch today.
LIVE | Trump Says Op Epic Fury coming to an end | Oil slides 7%, Brent at $102 | Dollar lower
Global markets remained cautiously optimistic amid mixed economic and geopolitical signals. Donald Trump warned that Iran could face intensified bombing if it failed to agree to a peace deal, raising geopolitical tensions and supporting safe-haven demand. Asian equities were largely higher, with Nikkei 225 crossing the 62,000 mark for the first time, while Wall Street benchmarks gained 1–2% on hopes of global deal progress, pushing the S&P 500 and NASDAQ Composite to record closes. Meanwhile, the U.S. dollar index fell to 85 and the 10-year Treasury yield eased to 4.35%, boosting gold prices to over a one-week high near $4,678 per ounce. Crude oil prices also stayed elevated, with Brent around $101 per barrel and WTI near $95, while GIFT Nifty signaled a weak start for Indian markets.
Oil Hits $114 After Iran Strikes UAE | US Sinks 6 Iranian Boats | FPIs Turn Buyers | Opening Bell
US forces reportedly sank 6 Iranian small boats attempting to disrupt 'Project Freedom'. Iran would be 'blown off the face of the earth' if it targets US vessels: Trump. Around 50 commercial vessels redirected from intended routes: US Central Command. UAE intercepts 15 missiles & 4 drones launched from Iran, asserting right to retaliate. US markets fall on Monday: Dow, S&P 500, NASDAQ slip between 0.1-1%. US futures steady after major averages suffer decline overnight. US 10-year yields jump over 6 bps to 4.4%; 30-yr bond at 5.02%. Asian markets mixed; Nikkei 225, Kospi rise while Hang Seng falls. Brent crude extends gain to $114/barrel; WTI Crude at $104. Gold prices fall 2.6% to $4,524 per ounce. GIFT Nifty suggests positive start for Indian markets
Sensex Today | Stock Market Live: GIFT Nifty indicates a flat start; US markets decline
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Wall Street ended lower on Monday, with the S&P 500 retreating from record highs, after a South Korean ship was hit by an explosion in the Strait of Hormuz and Tehran demonstrated its grip on Middle East oil, dampening optimism about strong first-quarter earnings reports.
US Steps In to Escort Ships in Hormuz | Oil Near $108 | Kotak Bank Steady | Opening Bell
Markets kick off the week with global tensions in focus as US President Donald Trump announces “Project Freedom” to escort stranded vessels through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran calls the US response to its 14-point proposal unacceptable, keeping geopolitical risks elevated and pushing Brent crude near $108. US markets ended higher on Friday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and NASDAQ Composite gaining up to 1.6%, supported by strong earnings from Exxon Mobil, Chevron, and Estée Lauder. Economic data remains mixed, with steady manufacturing activity and a rise in consumption. Back home, Kotak Mahindra Bank reports a stable quarter, while GIFT Nifty suggests a positive start for Indian markets. Investors also keep a close watch on state election results for further cues.
Relief Rally in Global Markets 🌍 | Oil Cools, Hormuz Tensions | Nifty 23,500 in Focus | Opening Bell
Global markets show signs of a relief rally with Asian indices higher and Wall Street gains. Strait of Hormuz tensions ease as Donald Trump says helping nations will be announced soon. Brent crude trades near $102/bbl; Dow Jones up 387 pts, S&P 500 & Nasdaq +1%. GIFT Nifty points to a positive start in India. Also: Nvidia unveils chips for space mission at GTC 2026 AI Conference. Catch Surabhi Upadhyay with market experts on Opening Bell.
Sensex Today | Stock Market Live: GIFT Nifty indicates a weak start; US, Asian fall
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: US stocks fell on Thursday, as Iranian strikes on two oil tankers sent crude prices surging toward $100 per barrel, further exacerbating inflation fears and sending investors fleeing equity markets.All three major U.S. stock indexes slid more than 1.5% in a broad selloff, with everything but energy and some defensive stocks suffering steep percentage losses. The S&P 500 notched its biggest three-day percentage drop in a month. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 739.42 points, or 1.56%, to 46,677.85, the S&P 500 lost 103.22 points, or 1.52%, to 6,672.58 and the Nasdaq Composite lost 404.15 points, or 1.78%, to 22,311.98.