Stock markets tumble for 3rd day as West Asia turmoil, rising oil prices weigh heavily on sentiments

Image used for representational image only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended sharply lower on Friday (March 13, 2026), propelled by heightening conflict in West Asia and surging oil prices. Besides, heavy selling in global markets, persistent foreign fund outflows and weakness in the rupee also dented investors’…

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Sensex, Nifty drop nearly 1% as West Asia conflict, surging oil prices rattle stock markets

Image used for representation purpose only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty extended their southward journey in early trade on Friday (March 13, 2026), tumbling nearly 1 per cent, as the ongoing conflict in West Asia and surging oil prices continue to spoil investors’ sentiment. Heavy selling in global markets,…

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