Sensex and Nifty extend gains for a third session on easing crude volatility and bargain buying, though geopolitical tensions and inflation risks continue to cap upside
Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Wednesday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap indices ended 1.94 per cent and 0.170 per cent higher, respectively
Stock market rising today: Sensex and Nifty 50 rallied more than 1 per cent today, building on gains of the past two trading sessions, amid a firm trend in global markets
The Sensex rose 568 points, or 0.75 per cent, to close at 76,071, while the Nifty 50 gained 172 points, or 0.74 per cent, to settle at 23,581
Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights Tuesday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap indices ended 1.07 per cent and 0.78 per cent higher, respectively
Benchmark indices rose over 1% after last week's steep fall, led by HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and Reliance Industries, but broader markets stayed weak amid rising crude prices and global tensions
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In just the past week, the total mcap of BSE-listed companies has fallen by about ₹15.9 trillion from ₹449.35 trillion on March 6
Since the conflict began, Sensex has fallen 6.5% and Nifty 6.1%
Stock market crash today: With today's sharp decline, the BSE Sensex has lost more than 2,300 points, while the NSE Nifty has dipped over 700 points
According to Ace Equity data compiled by Business Standard, 250 out of 495 BSE 500 stocks have lagged the Sensex over the same period as of March 10, 2026
Sensex falls 1,342 points and enters correction territory as rising oil prices and continued tensions in West Asia trigger a broad sell-off across Indian equities
Stock market crash: India VIX, the fear gauge index, spiked nearly 9 per cent to go past 20, indicating elevated uncertainty among traders and investors
Indian markets fell to 10-month lows as crude oil surged on West Asia tensions, stoking fears of higher inflation, a wider current account deficit, and pressure on corporate earnings
Stock market crash today: India VIX, the fear gauge index, spiked more than 21 per cent to go past 24, indicating heightened nervousness among traders and investors
On March 9, the combined market cap of all BSE-listed companies had fallen by ₹12.78 trillion, sliding to ₹436.89 trillion from the previous session's close of ₹449.68 trillion
The war has significantly disrupted energy markets and heightened concerns about supply flows through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most critical oil shipping routes
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Benchmark indices log their steepest weekly losses in over a year as surging crude oil prices and escalating Middle East tensions dampen investor sentiment
Despite the near-term volatility, ICICI Direct said that markets have historically bounced back after geopolitical shocks