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Sensex down by over 1,700 points; Nifty Slips 500 as markets crash over oil concerns

Indian markets opened sharply lower on Wednesday as rising tensions in the Middle East triggered broad risk-off sentiment. The Nifty dropped more than 530 points (around 2.1%) to hover near 24,300, while the Sensex fell over 1,700 points (2.15%) to about 78,493.

Mar 4, 2026

Indian stock markets to remain closed on account of Holi

Trading in equities, equity derivatives, securities lending and borrowing and interest rate derivatives will be suspended for the day, exchanges said on Tuesday. Commodity derivatives will be closed in the morning and open for the evening session.

Mar 3, 2026

Gold prices rise for 5th day over Middle East tensions

MCX gold April futures gained 2.53 per cent to Rs 1,66,199 per 10 grams on Monday, while MCX silver May futures eased 0.90 per cent to Rs 2,80,090 per kg.

Mar 3, 2026

Sensex, Nifty drop over 1 pc over heightened Middle East tensions

Sensex sinks over 1,000 points as US-Iran conflict rattle markets; Nifty below 24,900

The benchmark Nifty fell 1.24 per cent, or 312.95 points, to settle at 24,865.70. The Sensex dropped 1.29 per cent, or 1,048.34 points, to close at 80,238.85, marking its lowest level since September 2025.

Mar 2, 2026

Gold, silver prices fall: Should you buy now or wait?

Gold, silver prices jump 3 pc as safe haven demand grows amid Israel-Iran war

MCX gold April futures gained 3.12 per cent to Rs 1,67,155 per 10 grams on an intra-day basis. Meanwhile, MCX silver March futures gained 3.04 per cent to Rs 2,91,249 per kg.

Mar 2, 2026

Indian stock market opens lower, IT stocks lead losses

Sensex sinks over 1,000 pts on Mideast turmoil, Nifty below 24,900; all sectors in red

Indian equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty are set to open sharply lower on Monday, with Gift Nifty futures trading around 25,170 -- down roughly 210 points, or about 0.8 per cent, from its last close.

Mar 2, 2026

Sensex, Nifty end lower amid profit booking

BSE Sensex, NIFTY 50 fall 1.5% as global tensions dampen market mood

For the week, both the Sensex and the Nifty fell around 1.5 per cent. Broader markets also remained under pressure, with the Nifty Midcap 100 and Smallcap 100 indices declining more than 1 per cent each.

Feb 28, 2026

India's economy continues on fast-growth track: CEA Nageswaran

India clocks 7.8% GDP growth in Q3 FY26 in new series data, full year growth pegged at 7.6%

India's real GDP grew 7.8% in Q3 FY26, according to new series data with 2022-23 as the base year, while full-year growth is projected at 7.6%, up from 7.1% in FY25. The economy is estimated to reach Rs 322.58 lakh crore in FY26.

Feb 27, 2026

India on course to become world's 3rd largest economy: CEA Nageswaran

Chief Economic Advisor V. Anantha Nageswaran said India is on track to become the world's third-largest economy, with Q3 FY26 GDP at 7.8% and full-year growth at 7.6%. He noted India's strong post-Covid growth and the AI ecosystem as drivers of sustained 7% real and 10–11% nominal growth.

Feb 27, 2026

Indian stock markets shed over 1 pc amid FII selling, weak global cues

Indian stock markets shed over 1% amid FII selling, weak global cues

At the closing bell, Sensex lost 961 points, or 1.17 per cent to settle at 81,287. The Nifty lost 317.90 points, or 1.25 per cent, to close at 25,178.

Feb 27, 2026

SEBI warns investors about fake STT Notices, 'account handling' services

SEBI clarified that STT is automatically collected by brokers under the Finance Act, 2004, and it does not issue demand notices. SEBI warned investors about rising fraud involving fake Securities Transaction Tax (STT) notices and so-called "account handling" services promising risk-free profits.

Feb 27, 2026

Afghan forces kill 55 Pakistani soldiers, seize bases in retaliatory strikes along border; UN chief voices concern

Tensions surged after Pakistan launched "Operation Ghazab lil-Haq" in response to alleged cross-border firing. Afghanistan's Ministry of National Defence said it carried out retaliatory strikes, claiming 55 Pakistani soldiers were killed and military posts seized, while eight Afghan soldiers also died.

Feb 27, 2026

Earlier in the day, gold had jumped 2 per cent while silver soared 6 per cent. Analysts attributed the surge to geopolitical tensions as US President Donald Trump's 10-day deadline for a

Gold, silver prices surge amid US-Iran tensions

MCX gold April futures gained 0.43 per cent to Rs 1,60,399 per 10 grams around 12.30 am on an intra-day basis. Meanwhile, MCX silver March futures gained 3.05 per cent to Rs 2,67,600 per kg.

Feb 27, 2026

Q3 GDP growth likely at 8.3 pc as GST cuts boost demand: Report

The report from Union Bank of India said that gross value added growth for Q3 FY26 likely improved to 8 per cent from 6.5 per cent in Q3 FY25, though it may be marginally slower than the 8.1 per cent recorded in the second quarter.

Feb 27, 2026

Sensex, Nifty open lower amid broad-based selling

As of 9.20 am, Sensex lost 346 points, or 0.42 per cent, to reach 81,903, and Nifty eased 113 points, or 0.44 per cent, at 25,383 in the morning trade.

Feb 27, 2026

Sensex, Nifty open nearly flat on Budget Day

Markets end on mixed note; healthcare and PSU banks outperform

The benchmark Nifty closed marginally higher by 0.06 per cent, or 14.05 points, at 25,496.55. In contrast, the Sensex slipped 27.46 points, or 0.03 per cent, to settle at 82,248.61.

Feb 26, 2026

Sensex, Nifty trade flat with positive bias; IT index gains 1 pc

As of 9.25 am, Sensex added 58 points, or 0.07 per cent, to reach 82,334, and Nifty gained 15 points, or 0.06 per cent, at 25,498.

Feb 26, 2026

NSE IX to open 30 overseas markets for Indian investors: Report

NSE International Exchange (NSE IX) plans to allow Indian investors to access 30 overseas markets over the next three to six months through its Global Access platform. Currently offering US stocks, the exchange aims to expand to G7 nations, including countries in Europe, Japan, and the UK.

Feb 25, 2026

Sensex trades higher before RBI MPC outcome

Sensex, Nifty end slightly higher; IT, metal stocks shine

The Nifty closed 57.85 points, or 0.23 per cent, higher at 25,482.50. The Sensex ended up 50.15 points, or 0.06 per cent, at 82,276.07.

Feb 25, 2026

Gold, silver prices surge over global trade uncertainty, dollar dip

Gold and silver prices surged on Wednesday amid rising global trade uncertainty, geopolitical tensions, and a weaker US dollar. MCX gold April futures rose 0.76% to Rs 1,61,180 per 10 grams, while MCX silver March futures jumped 3.20% to Rs 2,69,075 per kg.

Feb 25, 2026

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Articles by IBT Business Desk

Sensex down by over 1,700 points; Nifty Slips 500 as markets crash over oil concerns

Indian stock markets to remain closed on account of Holi

Gold prices rise for 5th day over Middle East tensions

Sensex sinks over 1,000 points as US-Iran conflict rattle markets; Nifty below 24,900

Gold, silver prices jump 3 pc as safe haven demand grows amid Israel-Iran war

Sensex sinks over 1,000 pts on Mideast turmoil, Nifty below 24,900; all sectors in red

BSE Sensex, NIFTY 50 fall 1.5% as global tensions dampen market mood

India clocks 7.8% GDP growth in Q3 FY26 in new series data, full year growth pegged at 7.6%

India on course to become world's 3rd largest economy: CEA Nageswaran

Indian stock markets shed over 1% amid FII selling, weak global cues

SEBI warns investors about fake STT Notices, 'account handling' services

Afghan forces kill 55 Pakistani soldiers, seize bases in retaliatory strikes along border; UN chief voices concern

Gold, silver prices surge amid US-Iran tensions

Q3 GDP growth likely at 8.3 pc as GST cuts boost demand: Report

Sensex, Nifty open lower amid broad-based selling

Markets end on mixed note; healthcare and PSU banks outperform

Sensex, Nifty trade flat with positive bias; IT index gains 1 pc

NSE IX to open 30 overseas markets for Indian investors: Report

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