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Trump’s 48-Hr Hormuz Ultimatum | Oil Hits $112 | Nifty Set For Cautious Start | Opening Bell

Oil prices spike to $112 after Trump’s 48-hour ultimatum to Iran over Hormuz, raising global inflation fears. US markets slump, with the S&P 500 hitting a 6-month low and Nasdaq nearing correction territory. Asian markets weaken, and GIFT Nifty hints at a soft start for Indian indices. Despite global cues, Sensex and Nifty saw a strong rebound last session, led by metals, IT, and PSU banks. Tune in for today’s Opening Bell and key levels to watch.

Sensex Today | Stock Market Live: Nifty opens below 22,800, Sensex falls 1,300 pts; rupee hits fresh record low

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Amid weak global cues, the Indian indices opened gap-down on March 23 with Nifty50 below 23,000 for the first time since April 17, 2025. Hindalco, Tata Steel, SBI, M&M, HDFC Bank are among major losers on the Nifty, while gainers are Max Healthcare and ONGC. All the sectoral indices are trading in the red with auto, media, bank, metal, PSU Bank down 2% each. . Nifty Midcap and smallcap indices slip more than 2% each.

First Tick: Top global cues to watch in today’s trade

Gold fell sharply and was close to wiping out this year’s gains, as the war in the Middle East entered its fourth week and the US and Iran traded threats of new attacks.

Daily Voice: Recession odds rise but aren’t base case; growth could turn fragile if Iran crisis persists, says Marcellus’ Arindam Mandal

In the near term, risk-off sentiment can persist simply because visibility is low. Markets are still trying to assess whether this is a contained disruption or something more prolonged, said Marcellus' Arindam Mandal.

Trading Plan: Will Nifty 50 hold 22,900, Bank Nifty stay above 53,200 as oil price surge keeps bears active?

If Nifty 50 decisively breaks previous week's low, a fall towards 22,700 cannot be ruled out; however, 23,400 can act as a resistance zone.

Trade setup for March 23: Top 15 things to know before the opening bell amid Iran war–driven oil price surge

According to experts, 22,900 is expected to be the immediate key support for Nifty in upcoming sessions, as a decisive break below it can drag the index down to 22,700. However, in case of a bounce, the 23,200–23,400 zone can act as resistance, followed by 23,500 as the key hurdle.

Dalal Street Week Ahead: West Asia crisis, crude prices among 10 key factors to watch

Sensex, Nifty are set to witness a holiday-shortened trading week, with markets remaining closed on Thursday on account of Shri Ram Navami.

Sell-on-rise market? SBI Securities sees Nifty under pressure, picks two stocks for the week ahead

On the charts, Nifty faces strong resistance at 23,345–23,380, and until this zone is decisively breached alongside improvement in FII positioning, the broader undertone is likely to remain cautious with a sell-on-rise approach, said Sudeep Shah.

Daily Voice: Why RBI may avoid a rate move in April despite strong domestic macros

Overall, RBI MPC's stance is likely to be ‘pause with readiness to act’, rather than any immediate shift towards easing, said ALF Accurate's Rajesh Kothari.

More than 50 smallcaps rise between 10-41% as index remain subdued

Sectoral performance remained mixed in this week, with Nifty Private Bank, Pharma, Healthcare, Realty, FMCG. Oil & Gas and Defence indices declining in the range of 1-2.4 percent, while Nifty Auto, Metal, PSU Bank, IT indices gained between 0.4-2 percent.

Daily Voice: Why Baroda BNP Paribas MF's Jitendra Sriram is betting on utilities, healthcare, and consumer stocks in a turbulent market

Markets are clearly in an uncertain frame given the breakout of hostilities in Iran. What is most critical from an India point of view is the “new normal” for crude, said Jitendra Sriram of Baroda BNP Paribas Mutual Fund.

Market ends quiet amid volatility; rupee weakens to record low

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) continued their selling on fifth consecutive week as they sold equities worth -29,897.67 crore.

Taking Stock: Markets pare gains amid profit booking; Nifty ends above 23,100, Sensex up 326 pts

Except media, private bank, realty, all other sectoral indices ended in the green with telecom, IT, metal, pharma, PSU Bank up 1-2%.

Live: Relief rally kicks in! Nifty defends 23k, breaks 3-week losing streak | Closing Bell

Markets have come sharply off the day’s highs, with the Sensex down 600 points from the top and the Nifty slipping 200 points from its peak to fall below the 23,100 mark. The Bank Nifty has also turned negative, losing 950 points from the day’s high, while the smallcap index is off 200 points from its top levels. Even as headline indices see pressure, the broader markets continue to hold in the green, led by gains in midcap stocks. On the sectoral front, IT, pharma and PSU banks are emerging as the top gainers, while realty and financial stocks remain under pressure, dragging the market lower.

Sensex settles 300 pts higher, Nifty ends above 23,100; 5 key factors behind market gain

Sensex, Nifty rebounded ​as oil prices eased, offering some relief to domestic markets.

Indian market sees biggest fall in nearly 2 years | Oil softens to $106 | Opening Bell

sian markets largely decline after volatile session on Wall Street US futures rise mildly after a weak Thursday session on Wall Street Dow Jones falls 0.4%, S&P 500 & NASDAQ declines 0.2% each All major averages on Wall Street on track to register 4th losing week in a row US 2-year treasury yield jumps 6 bps to 3.8%; 10-year yield at 4.26% Precious metals selloff: Gold falls 3% to $4,654; silver slides 3% to $72 Oil prices fall on Bessent's comments that US may free up stranded Iranian crude Brent crude falls to $105/barrel; WTI Crude at $92 GIFT Nifty indicates positive start for Indian markets

First Tick: Top global cues to watch in today’s trade

The benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled sharply by more than 3 percent on Thursday, snapping a three-day rally, amid a spike in crude oil prices and weak global cues.

Global stagflation, rupee stress, volatile stocks: Mavenark’s Ponangi maps the big CY26 risks

The current Middle East crisis, if it persists over the next 3-4 months, will create a multi-year buying opportunity, said Mavenark's Phanisekhar Ponangi.

Trading Plan: Will Nifty 50, Bank Nifty defend Thursday's low amid Iran war-driven oil price volatility?

The Nifty 50 is likely to defend the 22,900 support (Thursday's low). Above this level, the possible resistance is placed at 23,200, followed by 23,500. However, below it, 22,700 cannot be ruled out.

Trade setup for March 20: Top 15 things to know before the opening bell as escalating Iran war keeps oil prices high

The immediate crucial support for Nifty 50 at 22,900 is key to watch in the next few sessions, as a decisive fall below this level can increase the possibility of a downward move toward 22,700–22,500.

Technical View: Nifty sees biggest single-day fall since June 2024, bear may tighten grip if index breaks 22,900; Bank Nifty hits new 2026 low as VIX spikes 22%

In the upcoming sessions, if it decisively breaks and closes below the 22,900 support level, selling pressure may intensify further toward 22,700 (78.6 percent Fibonacci retracement of the rally from the April 2025 low to the January 2026 high).

Live - Nifty's Biggest Fall Since Budget, Global Sell off & HDFC Among Key Triggers| Closing Bell

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

Bloodbath on D-Street: Sensex settles 2,500 pts lower, Nifty ends at 23k; 6 key factors behind decline after 3 days

BSE-listed firms eroded a total market capitalization of more than Rs 12-lakh crore as markets plunge 2%.

Oil War Escalates? Iran Threatens Gulf | Fed Holds Rates | HDFC Bank Shocker

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.