Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty closed more than 1% lower on Wednesday (March 4, 2026), in tandem with a weak trend in Asian markets as the conflict in West Asia intensified, driving oil prices higher. Falling for the fourth straight session, the 30-share BSE Sensex tumbled 1,122.66 points or 1.40% to settle at 79,116.19….
Massive selling in domestic equity markets and withdrawal of foreign funds further dragged the Indian currency down. File | Photo Credit: PTI The rupee slumped 67 paise to close at an all-time low of 92.16 against U.S. dollar on Wednesday (March 4, 2026), weighed down by spiking crude oil prices in the wake of the…
At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 92.05, then fell to an early low of 92.18 against the American currency, registering a fall of 69 paise from its previous close. | Photo Credit: Reuters Rupee slumped 69 paise to an all-time low of 92.18 against the U.S. dollar in early trade on…
The 30-share BSE Sensex crashed 1,758.22 points or 2.19% to 78,480.63 in early trade as the conflict continued to dent investors’ sentiment. File photo for representation purposes only. | Photo Credit: The Hindu Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled in early trade on Wednesday (March 4, 2026), tracking a bearish trend in Asian markets,…
Image for representational purposes only. The rupee saw a steep loss of 42 paise to settle at 91.50 (provisional) against the U.S. dollar on Monday (March 2, 2026). | Photo Credit: PTI The rupee saw a steep loss of 42 paise to settle at 91.50 (provisional) against the U.S. dollar on Monday (March 2, 2026)…
Bombay Stock Exchange. | Photo Credit: Reuters Stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty nosedived over 1% on Monday (March 2, 2026) as investors’ sentiment were hit hard following a sharp spike in crude oil prices amid escalating tensions in West Asia. Weak trends in global markets and heavy foreign fund outflows also dented sentiments….
Image used for representation purpose only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty crashed in early trade on Monday (March 2, 2026) tracking a sharp spike in crude oil prices amid escalating tensions in the West Asia. The 30-share BSE Sensex tanked 2,743.46 points or 3.37% to 78,543.73 in early trade….
Representational image of a gold bar | Photo Credit: Reuters Precious metal prices jumped 4% in futures trade on Monday, with silver surging to ₹2.93 lakh per kilogram and gold climbing to near ₹1.68 lakh per 10 grams, tracking strong demand in the international markets. Analysts said investors rushed to safe-haven assets after the U.S….
Image used for representational purposes only. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu Shares of airline companies, tour and travel-related services providers tumbled on Monday (March 2, 2026) morning trade amid escalating tensions in the West Asia. Follow | Iran-Israel conflict LIVE The stock of InterGlobe Aviation tanked 7.50%, while SpiceJet declined by 7.27% on the…
Image used for representational purposes. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Oil prices rose sharply on Monday (March 2, 2026) as U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran and retaliatory strikes against Israel and U.S. military installations around the Gulf sent disruptions through the global energy supply chain. Traders were betting the supply of oil from Iran…
