Energy policy expert Narendra Taneja expects stability to return within 7 to 10 days, as he predicts the US and Israel would likely call for diplomatic negotiations after their objectives are met.
The stock markets in the country tanked in the opening session on Monday as rising tensions and military escalations in the Middle East dented investor sentiment sharply.
In an interaction with ANI, the SEBI Chairperson said that the regulator does not comment on individual matters as a matter of policy, but acknowledged that handling the Jane Street case led to a significant reinforcement of oversight mechanisms.
In an interview with ANI, Pandey said that on his first day in office he outlined "four principles that we will work for, which are trust, transparency, teamwork, and technology," adding that these principles aim to achieve "optimum regulation, which means neither over-regulating the market
"Volatility is there. But I must say that volatility in the Indian case is not as high as in some other jurisdictions, as the data would show," Pandey told ANI in an interview.
In an interview with ANI, Pandey said SEBI's approach is to maintain "optimum regulation" so that markets remain both safe and innovative. He noted that derivatives markets serve important functions but require careful oversight when retail participation becomes risky.
The stock markets of Abu Dhabi and Dubai will remain closed for two days -- Monday, March 2, and Tuesday, March 3 -- amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, according to a news report by Gulf News.
L&T Spokesperson recognised the Middle-East as a "strategically significant market" for the company and said that their management committee is closely monitoring the situation and is being updated with real-time information from on-ground teams in the region.
HSBC Global Investment Research has kept its Brent price forecast unchanged at USD 65 per barrel for 2026, even as it warned of rising risks following air strikes on Iran.
Fire occured at the Millennium-1 textile market on Sunday, which has been brought under control after as many as 15 fire engines rushed to the spot. Emergency crews are currently on the scene.
It further underscored that "all essential food and non-food items are available in ample quantities across all markets and retail outlets nationwide," according to Gulf News.
Speaking at the inauguration of Micron's semiconductor facility, PM Narendra Modi stated, "With 10 new semiconductor projects coming into production in India, the multiplier effect will reach the entire value chain of MSMEs, startups and electronic industries." Regarding India's standing in