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.
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.
At the time of closing, Sensex ended 27 points, or 0.03%, lower at 82,248.61, while the Nifty 50 was up by 14 points, or 0.06%, to settle at 25,496.55. The benchmark Nifty 50 index opened at 25,560.40, gaining 77.90 points or 0.31 per cent, while the BSE Sensex opened at 82,534.15, rising 25
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The Sensex closed at 82,276.07, up 50 points, while the Nifty 50 closed 58 points higher at 25,482.50. Among the key sectors, on the gaining end, were auto, healthcare, IT, metal, while telecom, FMCG, oil & gas, and PSU Bank faced losses.
Stock markets globally, including India, rebounded on Wednesday at the opening session as equities recovered from the oversold category and easing concerns related to artificial intelligence (AI), although uncertainty continues due to global developments.
The Government of India has launched an Offer for Sale (OFS) for Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC), aiming to dilute up to 4 per cent stake in the company, including a base offer of 2 per cent and an additional 2 per cent green shoe option, the company stated in an exchange filing.
At the time of closing, Sensex settled 1068.74 points or 1.28 per cent lower at 82,225.92, while the broader Nifty was at 25,424.65, down 288.35 points or 1.12 per cent. The Nifty 50 index opened at 25,641.80, down by 71.20 points or 0.28 per cent, while the BSE Sensex opened at 83,052.54
Indian stock markets opened with selling pressure on Tuesday, tracking sharp declines in US markets amid concerns over tariffs, geopolitical tensions, and AI-led disruptions affecting global technology stocks.
US stock markets declined sharply as tariff-related uncertainty and rising geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran made investors cautious, leading to increased selling pressure across major indices.