Dow sinks 900 points as Trump’s Iran warning sends oil surging
US stocks fall as oil tops $90 and jobs data shows payroll decline, raising concerns about economic growth amid US-Iran war.
Business in the Week Ahead: March 9-13, 2026
Three new IPOs will open for subscription. OPEC and IEA will release oil market reports.
RBI fires $12 billion defence as Middle East war sends rupee to record low
The RBI’s heavy intervention comes against the backdrop of India’s foreign-exchange reserves, which at over $723 billion, are among the largest in the world.
Pharma exporters brace for Rs 5,000-crore hit as US-Iran war drives up freight costs
Exporters face steep surcharge of $4,000–$8,000 per shipment, driving up logistics costs for drugmakers heavily dependent on the Gulf and the wider West Asia market
Weekly Tactical pick: Why should you buy the SAMHI Hotels stock?
The company stands to benefit from better connectivity as well as increasing exhibitions and conferences
India Gold ETF inflows slow to $565 million in February
So far in 2026, inflows have surged to $3.06 billion, pushing assets under management close to $20 billion. This compares with $4.69 billion in inflows during 2025, $1.29 billion in 2024, $310 million in 2023 and just $33 million in 2022.
Dow drops 600 points as oil jumps after Iran tanker strike; investors watch Strait of Hormuz
U.S. stocks fell Thursday with the Dow down 600 points as oil prices surged after a tanker strike and investors tracked Gulf tensions.
China’s 2026 growth target drops below 5% for the first time in decades, what changed?
China sets 2026 growth target at 4.5–5% at the National People’s Congress, the first sub-5% benchmark in decades as Beijing signals a slower growth trajectory.
Hospitals brace for 'soft' quarter as US-Iran war disrupt international travel
West Asia is not just a source market, it is also India’s primary aviation corridor that connects Africa, Central Asia and Europe to India
Fear or the strength of fundamentals — What matters more for markets?
A historical analysis of how geopolitical shocks actually impact oil, gold, and global equities
Market mayhem reveals surprise global winners
Global markets are reeling under the American-Israeli strike on Iran — but not every market is bleeding
India mcap hits 11-month low as oil surge, middle east tensions weigh on equities
The mcap of all companies listed on the BSE closed at about $4.85 trillion, down 2.7 percent from the previous close of $4.99 trillion. The decline marked both the lowest closing level and the steepest fall since April 2025.
Dubai stocks slump the most since 2022 after UAE markets reopen
The Dubai Financial Market General Index closed 4.7% lower, the sharpest drop since May 2022. Abu Dhabi’s FTSE ADX General Index fell 1.9%.
India faces current account, inflation risks as global brokerages assess impact of US–Israel–Iran conflict
Brent crude has moved toward the $80 per barrel mark amid heightened geopolitical risk. Given that India imports more than 85% of its crude requirements and relies heavily on Middle Eastern suppliers — with a significant portion of shipments transiting the Strait of Hormuz — sustained higher oil prices would raise the import bill and widen the current account deficit
'Highly fluid': IMF says too early to assess economic impact of West Asia crisis; India says supplies are 'robust'
IMF says it is too early to assess economic impact of West Asia tensions; India says it has eight weeks of oil inventory and robust supplies.
Oil prices keep climbing amid Iran conflict, with Brent hitting 19-month high
Brent crude futures were up $5.70, or 7%, at $83.44 a barrel by 1326 GMT after touching their highest since July 2024 at $85.12
Crude oil jumps to $85 per barrel as ‘staggering’ West Asia war jolts energy
China — the world’s largest oil importer — called on all sides in the war to ensure the safe passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz
US-Iran escalation disrupts vital trade corridors, leaving Indian pharma on edge
India exported $30.47 billion worth of pharmaceuticals in FY25, with around $1.75 billion tied to the Middle East and North Africa region, making the current situation particularly worrying
Oil surges, stocks slide as conflict grips West Asia
Brent jumped 6.4% to $77.57 a barrel, though it had briefly topped $82.00 at one stage, while U.S. crude climbed 6.2% to $71.17 per barrel. Safe-haven gold rose 1.6% to $5,360 an ounce.
Chart of the Day: Why India topping the skyscraper index is bad news
India's booming skyline is a marvel of ambition — but history warns that the higher you build, the harder the fall.
Can Indian markets repeat past March gains amid rising risks?
Sensex and Nifty have posted gains in March in eight of the past ten years. In March 2025, both indices advanced about 6 percent, while March 2024 saw gains of 1.6 percent each. March 2023 recorded marginal increases, and in March 2022, both benchmarks rose over 4 percent.
Sticky inflation rattles Wall Street: Dow sinks 715 points, Nasdaq caps bruising February
Dow drops 715 points after January PPI jumps 0.5% and core inflation hits 0.8%. Nvidia, AI stocks slide as Nasdaq heads for worst month since March.
Beyond Indian equities: Multi asset, global stocks, commercial real estate seen as alternate return avenues
Vishal Gupta, Alternative Investment Fund Manager at ICICI Prudential Asset Management; Ketul Sakhpara, Founder of Bayford Capital; and Anil Rego, Founder and CIO of Right Horizons, shared their perspectives on alternative avenues capable of delivering equity-like outcomes.
Chip stocks get hit as Nvidia tumbles; oil climbs
While 330 shares in the S&P 500 rose, the benchmark fell. The Nasdaq 100 lost 1.5%
India's IT sector: Dawn or dusk in the age of AI?
India built the world's back office. Now AI is threatening to automate it
