Indian markets are witnessing sharp selling pressure with the broader markets remaining firmly in the red. All major sectors are trading lower, led by steep declines in realty, financials, and auto stocks. The Nifty 50 has logged its sharpest fall since the Budget session, as weak global cues and heavy selling in HDFC Bank weigh on investor sentiment and trigger a broader market sell-off. #stockmarket #Sensex #Nifty #MarketCrash #DalalStreet
Global markets are under pressure as rising geopolitical tensions and key policy signals shake investor sentiment. Israel’s strike on Iran’s largest gas facility and Tehran’s threat to target oil infrastructure across the Gulf have pushed Brent crude above $111, raising fresh supply concerns. Meanwhile, the US Federal Reserve has held rates steady at 3.5–3.75%, citing uncertainty from ongoing conflicts, while signaling a gradual path to rate cuts starting 2026. Wall Street saw sharp declines with the Dow plunging over 750 points, and Asian markets are tracking the weakness. Back home, HDFC Bank remains in focus following the Chairman’s resignation. Catch Surabhi Upadhyay with market experts decoding the impact of global cues, oil price surge, and what lies ahead for markets.
Global markets are navigating a mix of geopolitical tensions and key macro cues. Iran has confirmed the deaths of security chief Ali Larijani and Basij force commander Soleimani, while in Washington, US counter-terrorism director Joe Kent has resigned amid the ongoing Iran conflict. Crude remains elevated with Brent holding above $100 per barrel and WTI trading near $94.8. Investors are now firmly focused on the US Federal Reserve’s policy decision, where markets expect rates to remain steady in the 3.5%–3.75% range. Asian markets are trading higher this morning, led by gains in South Korea’s Kospi, while Japan’s exports have surprised on the upside, rising 4.2%.
Markets close strong for the second straight session! 📈 Nifty climbs above 23,550 while Sensex adds 1,400 points in 2 days. Broader markets stay positive with midcaps leading, and India VIX cools off sharply. Auto and metal stocks extend gains, while IT remains under pressure. Realty and pharma indices bounce back after recent losses. Top movers: Maruti, M&M, Eicher Motors | Laggards: HUL, UltraTech, Infosys, TCS. Catch Lovisha Darad with market experts for the full Closing Bell analysis.
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.
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Markets staged a sharp late recovery, with Nifty rebounding 450 points and Sensex bouncing over 1,400 points from the day’s low. Benchmarks ended around 1% higher, led by banking and auto stocks, while FMCG and metals also saw buying. Market breadth stayed positive with the advance–decline ratio at 2:1, and India VIX cooled 5%, signalling easing volatility. #StockMarket #Sensex #Nifty #MarketCrash #DalalStreet
Global markets remain cautious as the US-Israel-Iran war enters its third week, with tensions rising after Donald Trump threatened possible strikes on Iran’s key oil export hub Kharg Island, raising concerns around supply through the Strait of Hormuz. Crude prices remain elevated with Brent above $100 and WTI near $98. Asian markets traded lower, while US futures edged higher after Wall Street ended last week in the red, marking the S&P 500’s third straight weekly loss. Back home, the Nifty dropped nearly 5% last week, though GIFT Nifty signals a positive start for Indian markets. This week’s focus also remains on key policy decisions from the US Fed, ECB and BoE. Catch Surabhi Upadhyay of Moneycontrol with market experts decoding the key cues for today’s trade.
Global tensions trigger a sharp sell-off across markets as Indian equities witness a “Fearful Friday” on Dalal Street. The Nifty plunges 5% for the week, marking its biggest weekly fall in four years, while frontline indices are now 11–13% below record highs. Oil prices surge past $101, the rupee hits a fresh all-time low, and metal, auto, and midcap stocks lead the broad-based decline. Is this just panic selling or the start of a deeper correction? Catch Surabhi Upadhyay in conversation with market experts decoding the market meltdown, global risks, and what investors should do next.
Global Markets Sell off Again | Weak start expected for Nifty | Gas supplies in focus Tune in as Surabhi Upadhyay speaks with market experts to decode the latest moves in oil, global markets, and what it means for investors.
Sensex, Nifty slip over 1% as volatility inches up; Brent back above $90/bbl | Closing Bell Catch Lovisha Darad in conversation with Ashish Bahety, Technical and Derivative Research Analyst, ProfitMart Securities and Nirav R Karkera, Head of Reserch, Fisdom
West Asia tensions enter Day 12 as the US and Israel launch heavy strikes on Iran, while Tehran rejects any ceasefire. Oil prices slip on hopes of Hormuz reopening, with Brent at $87 and WTI at $83. Asian markets rebound, the dollar cools, and gold climbs. Will Nifty face resistance ahead? Tune in as Surabhi Upadhyay speaks with market experts to decode the latest moves in oil, global markets, and what it means for investors.
Live: Nifty snaps 2-day losing streak, above 24,200; India VIX cools | Closing Bell. Catch Lovisha Darad in conversation with Osho Krishan, Sr. Analyst - Technical & Derivative Research, Angel One Ltd and Anand K Rathi, Co-Founder, MIRA Money
Trump says US may take over Strait of Hormuz| Oil cools off & equities rally| Nifty set for a gap up opening
MMRDA stated that the expansion is expected to further strengthen Mumbai's stature as the country's financial capital while boosting commercial and institutional growth in BKC
Crude oil prices remain elevated| Talks on To Reopen Strait of Hormuz | US States sue Trump’s latest global tariffs
Indian equity markets ended off the day’s highs but managed to hold firm, with the Nifty snapping its three-day losing streak and reclaiming the 24,600 mark, while the Sensex closed about 200 points higher. Sentiment improved as the India VIX plunged nearly 12%, signalling easing volatility and a pickup in risk appetite among investors. However, gains remained capped as banking and IT stocks limited the Nifty’s upside. Broader markets outperformed the benchmarks, with midcap and smallcap indices advancing more strongly. Sectorally, metal stocks shone on the back of a softer dollar, while oil & gas shares saw some relief after correcting nearly 6% over the previous three sessions. Pharma and consumer durable stocks also attracted buying interest, supporting market breadth. Among the Nifty 50 gainers, Hindalco, Coal India and BEL led the rally, while Tech Mahindra, Eternal and HDFC Life ended as the top laggards.
Stocks to Watch, 5 March: Stocks like Hindustan Unilever, Ramky Infrastructure, Cyient, Protean eGov Technologies, BSE, Polycab India, Great Eastern Shipping Company, Gujarat Gas, and Omnitech Engineering will be in focus on March 5.
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Iran carried out fresh strikes on several Gulf countries in retaliation for the joint attack by Israel and the US.
Dollar Gains, Brent Oil surges to $81. Can Trump’s Promise of Securing Strait of Hormuz Lead To a Recovery In Markets?
#MarketUpdate | Risk-off sentiment swept across D-Street today as the Sensex slipped over 1,400 points, falling nearly 2%, while the Nifty extended losses for the second consecutive day, trading below 24,750. Heightened market volatility kept investors cautious, with the India VIX surging 28%. All sectoral indices came under pressure, with auto, oil & gas, and realty stocks among the worst hit. Crude-sensitive stocks showed mixed reactions: ONGC and Oil India gained amid a crude oil spike, while other companies continued to face selling pressure.
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