Last mentioned: Mar 19, 2026
Market Reopening
Trading resumes; settlement of Wednesday's trades completed.
Market Holiday
NSE and BSE closed for Eid-al-Fitr.
Market Holiday
NSE and BSE closed for Ugadi and Gudi Padwa.
Last Trading Day
Final trading session of the week; expected weekly F&O expiry.
Diplomatic Signal
President Trump suggests waiving oil sanctions and predicts a 'pretty much complete' conflict.
Oil Dive
Oil prices plunge 10%, falling back below the $90 mark in mid-day trading.
Asia Rebound
Major Asian indices finish sharply higher as energy-cost fears subside and dip buyers return.
Nikkei Plunge
Japan's Nikkei 225 falls 6.3% as oil prices soar past $100/barrel due to Iran conflict.
Oil Peak
Crude oil hits a peak near $120 per barrel amid fears of a Strait of Hormuz blockade.
Outlook
Analysts monitor the 92.50 level for potential RBI intervention.
Renewed Pressure
Rupee falls 18 paise to close at 91.82; Moody's issues warning on energy dependence.
Brief Recovery
Currency recovers 41 paise to settle at 91.64 as markets temporarily stabilize.
Initial Slide
Rupee begins sharp decline, losing 97 paise over two sessions due to Middle East tensions.
The National Stock Exchange and Bombay Stock Exchange will observe a truncated trading week in late March 2026 due to Ugadi, Gudi Padwa, and Eid-al-Fitr. This back-to-back closure creates a four-day market hiatus, impacting settlement cycles and derivatives expiry.
The Indian Rupee depreciated by 12 paise to reach a record closing low of 92.40 against the US Dollar, driven by persistent capital outflows and a strengthening greenback. This milestone reflects intensifying volatility in emerging market currencies as global macroeconomic pressures and elevated crude prices weigh on domestic sentiment.
A new report from HSBC Mutual Fund highlights India's robust economic trajectory, citing favorable domestic interest rates as a primary buffer against global headwinds. Despite tightening cycles in Western economies, India's fiscal and monetary positioning continues to support a positive growth narrative.
Major Asian indices staged a powerful recovery on March 10, 2026, following a 10% dive in crude oil prices. The market reversal comes as President Trump signaled a potential de-escalation in the Iran conflict, easing fears of a prolonged energy supply disruption that had briefly pushed oil near $120 a barrel.
A massive sell-off in Indian equities saw the Sensex and Nifty 50 drop nearly 3% following a dramatic spike in Brent crude prices above $115 per barrel. The market capitalization of BSE-listed firms plummeted by over ₹12.39 lakh crore in early trade as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East sparked fears of prolonged inflation and currency devaluation.
A massive sell-off in Indian equities wiped out over Rs 12 lakh crore in market value as the Sensex plunged 2,400 points. The crash, triggered by soaring Brent crude prices above $115 and escalating Middle East tensions, has sparked fears of persistent inflation and currency devaluation.
A massive sell-off triggered by escalating Middle East tensions saw the Sensex plunge 2,400 points, erasing over Rs 12 lakh crore in investor wealth. The surge in Brent crude prices above $115 per barrel has raised acute fears regarding India's fiscal deficit, inflation, and currency stability.
A massive sell-off in Indian equities wiped out Rs 12.39 lakh crore in market value as Brent crude surged past $115 per barrel. The crash, driven by escalating Middle East tensions and threats to the Strait of Hormuz, signals a period of high volatility for energy-dependent logistics and manufacturing sectors.
The Indian rupee depreciated 18 paise to close at 91.82 against the US dollar, driven by surging crude oil prices and heightened geopolitical risk in the Middle East. While a temporary 30-day US waiver on Russian oil imports provided a buffer, analysts warn of a potential breach of the 92.50 level.
The Indian Rupee weakened by 6 paise to settle at 90.95 against the U.S. Dollar on February 24, 2026. This move reflects a broader trend of emerging market currency depreciation driven by a resilient greenback and shifting global capital flows.