Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Highlights: Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended nearly 4% higher on Wednesday, following an impressive rally in global markets and a drop in crude oil prices, after the US and Iran announced a two-week ceasefire.
Bitcoin moved slightly up during the Iran conflict, but it was not stable. Gold, however, moved in a steadier way. This shows Bitcoin still reacts to global events, said an expert
Brent crude remains above $100 per barrel. The Indian economy is vulnerable to the impact of higher-for-longer crude oil prices. Analysts anticipate an impact on earnings growth. What should investors do?
Indian IT firms faced a slowdown in 2025 due to uncertain global tech spending and geopolitical tensions, impacting revenue growth and margins. The sector's challenges intensified in 2026 with AI-driven structural transformation, leading to significant underperformance in the Nifty IT index.
The rupee dropped sharply by 42 paise in a single session, settling at ₹91.50 against the US dollar on Monday. That followed a 17 paise fall in the previous session on Friday
US-Iran war: The escalation of Middle East conflict led to a selloff in IndiGo and SpiceJet shares, with global airlines facing similar declines. Increased crude oil prices and flight cancellations raised operational costs.
Tejas Networks, Paras Defence, and ideaForge Technology shares rose up to 15% on March 2 due to heightened geopolitical tensions in West Asia, which typically boost defense stocks. Experts note increased global defense spending and a focus on domestic production amid ongoing conflicts.
Indian IT stocks experienced a sharp decline on Tuesday. This selloff is driven by concerns over artificial intelligence disrupting the sector. Analysts are divided on whether to invest now or wait. Some believe the market is overreacting and valuations are becoming attractive.
