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Defence stocks outperform in weak market; BEL, Astra rally 5%; here's why

At 09:22 AM on Monday, the Nifty Defence index rose 1.1 per cent, as compared to 1 per cent decline in the Nifty 50 amid rising US-Iran tensions.

US Embassy in Riyadh attacked by two drones, 'limited fire' breaks out

Israel and the United States pounded Iran on Monday in an escalating campaign that US President Donald Trump said would likely take several weeks. Tehran and its allies hit back across the region, striking Israel and a variety of targets inside Gulf states, including energy facilities in Qatar and the American embassy in Saudi Arabia. The intensity of the attacks, the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and the lack of any apparent exit plan set the stage for a prolonged conflict with far-reaching consequences. Safe havens in the Mideast like Dubai have seen incoming fire; hundreds of thousands of airline passengers are stranded around the globe; energy prices shot up; and U.S. allies pledged to help stop Iranian missiles and drones. Saudi Arabia said early Tuesday that the US Embassy in Riyadh came under attack from two drones, which caused a "limited fire" and minor damage. Further details weren't immediately available. On Monday, the US Embassy compound in ...

US asks Americans to leave West Asian countries amid escalating conflict

US Department of State issued a 'depart now' advisory for 14 countries in West Asia, as Secretary of State warned that a harsher phase lay ahead and said the US stood ready to assist citizens

Stock market holiday: Are NSE, BSE closed on Mar 3 or Mar 4 for Holi?

Following the Holi holiday, the month of March features two additional market holidays: Ram Navami on March 26 and Mahavir Jayanti on March 31

Oil price surge hits airlines, tyre stocks; IndiGo slides 7%, JK Tyres 16%

Airlines, tyre and paint stocks tumble as crude surges 9 per cent amid Iran-Israel-US tensions. Shares of IndiGo, SpiceJet, JK Tyre, Asian Paints, Berger Paints slide sharply on Monday

Iran operations may last 4-5 weeks, could go much longer: Donald Trump

Trump said the US military "continues to carry out large-scale combat operations in Iran"

PM Modi speaks to Saudi Crown Prince and Bahrain King, condemns attacks

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday spoke to the King of Bahrain, Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa, and the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed Bin Salman, and condemned the recent attacks on the two countries in violation of their sovereignty and territorial integrity. During his telephonic conversations with the two leaders, Prime Minister Modi said that the earliest restoration of regional peace and stability is of utmost importance and thanked them for looking after the well-being of the Indian community living there in these difficult times. "Discussed the evolving situation in West Asia with Crown Prince and PM of Saudi Arabia, HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman. India condemns the recent attacks on Saudi Arabia in violation of its sovereignty and territorial integrity. "We agreed that earliest restoration of regional peace and stability is of utmost importance. I thanked him for looking after the well-being of the Indian community in these difficult times," Modi

Apple launches iPhone 17e with A19 chip, MagSafe: Price, availability

New iPhone 17e starts at Rs 64,900, adds C1X modem, 48MP camera, MagSafe support and satellite connectivity, with pre-orders beginning March 4 and sales from March 11

India's industrial output falls to 4.8% in Jan 2026 against 8% in Dec 2025

January's industrial output growth was pulled down by subdued performance in the mining and manufacturing sectors, the data showed

India, Canada sign uranium deal, vow to finalise economic partnership soon

India and Canada on Monday inked a landmark agreement on cooperation in supplies of uranium, and decided to soon finalise a comprehensive economic partnership agreement following talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney. The two leaders also deliberated on the precarious security situation in West Asia, with Prime Minister Modi asserting that India supports resolution of all conflicts through dialogue and diplomacy. "The current situation in West Asia is a matter of grave concern for us. India supports the resolution of all disputes through dialogue and diplomacy," the prime minister said in his media statement. "We will continue to work with all countries to ensure the safety of all Indian citizens present in this region," he said. Following the Modi-Carney talks, the two sides inked several agreements, including one for cooperation in the critical minerals sector. "In the civil nuclear energy sector, we have struck a landmark deal for .

EPFO fixes 8.25% interest rate on employees' PF deposits for 2025-26

In February last year, the retirement fund body retained the 8.25 per cent rate of interest for FY2024-25

Monday mayhem: Sensex, Nifty fall more than 1% each; key reasons

Investors lost around ₹6.87 trillion on Monday as BSE market capitalisation fell to ₹456.4 trillion from ₹463.25 trillion in the previous session

Stock Market Crash: Sensex slumps 1048 pts to 6-mth low; Nifty ends at 24,866 on US-Iran war worries

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates, Monday: The GIFT Nifty indicated a sharply lower open for the benchmark Nifty50 index amid rising geopolitical tension between the US and Iran

Saudi Aramco halts operations at Ras Tanura refinery after drone strike

There was a 'limited' fire at the plant, caused by debris from the interception of two drones that were targeting the facility

War worries! Yatra Online, Easy Trip Planners, ixigo, TBO TEK dip up to 14%

The escalation in the US-Israel-Iran conflict has led to airspace closures across the Gulf and damage/disruptions at Dubai and Abu Dhabi hubs.

Ola Electric shares tank 16%, hit record low; stock down 86% from peak

Ola Electric shares plunged 16 per cent today to hit a record low of ₹21.21. The stock is down 86 per cent from its peak as February Vahan registrations fell 47 per cent M-o-M to 3,968 units

India VIX zooms 30% to nine-month high as West Asia tensions intensify

India VIX, the measure of market volatility in the domestic market, rose as much as 19.52 per cent to 16.37, the highest level since June 4, 2025

3 out of 5 Nifty 500 stocks below 200-DMA; buy for the long term: Analysts

A total of 333 stocks from the Nifty 500 index were seen trading below their respective 200-day moving averages in Monday's trade amid the US-Israel-Iran war triggered market fall.

Earnings outlook for Indian IT sector remains subdued: Geojit's Vinod Nair

AI adoption is reshaping cost structures, leading to shorter project timelines and thereby layoffs in low-skill roles, said Geojit's Vinod Nair

West Asia war: How Strait of Hormuz closure hurts Adani Ports, JSW Infra

Shares of Adani Ports, JSW Infra, GMR Airports fell on Monday as Iran blocks Strait of Hormuz. Analysts fear rising freight rates, and LNG, LPG costs may hurt imports and EXIM cargo

India's manufacturing PMI hits four-month high in February, rises to 56.9

The overall result suggests India's economy ‌is expected to remain resilient this quarter after posting 7.8 per cent growth in October-December

Larsen & Toubro tanks 7%; stock records sharpest intra-day fall in 11 mths

Out of the international order book of ₹3.57 trillion, around 75 per cent is from the Middle East, L&T said in the Q3 earnings conference call on January 28, 2026.

Gold, Silver ETFs soar as safe haven assets gain on West Asia concerns

The US and Israel fired missiles across Iran on Saturday, with the Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei being killed

US military used Claude for strikes in Iran despite Trump's criticism

The US military reportedly used Anthropic's AI model Claude to analyse intelligence, identify potential targets, and run combat scenario simulations for its strike in Iran

BPCL to HPCL: Indian OMCs slide up to 5% amid West Asia tensions

Higher crude oil prices could pose near-term earnings risks for oil marketing companies, city gas distributors, paints, agro-chemicals, building materials and tyre firms, analysts said

Can Nifty crash to 24,000 amid West Asia crisis? Here's what chart suggests

The Nifty can test 24,400 levels on the downside; MidCap, SmallCap indices can fall up to 7 per cent, cautions Kunal Shah, Senior Technical Analyst of Mirae Asset ShareKhan.

Delhi AQI improves to moderate; strong winds, rising mercury likely to help

Overall AQI in the national capital was 176, with 35 stations in the 'moderate' category; IMD forecasts strong surface winds and clear skies to further improve air quality

Iran-Israel-US war: Nifty may test 24,500, cautions Emkay; where to hide?

Iran-Israel-US tensions may trigger Nifty correction to 24,500, says Emkay. Sectors at risk, safe bets, oil shock impact and investor strategy explained

Stocks to Watch today: Defence, OMCs, Aurobindo, GAIL, Lupin, NCC, HG Infra

Stocks to Watch today: Aurobindo Pharma, GAIL India, Lupin, NCC, HG Infra, Brigade Enterprises and Anupam Rasayan are among the stocks to watch today, March 02, 2026

Gold surges over 1%, climbs above $5,300 as strikes on Iran rattle markets

Data on Friday showed that US ​producer ‌prices rose more than expected in January, suggesting inflation could pick up in coming ‌months

Stocks to buy today: Atul, Pidilite Industries; check target, stop-loss

Atul and Pidilite Industries shares show strong bullish technical setups. Osho Krishan of Angel One recommend 'Buy' with defined stop losses and target prices.

Crude oil's epic fury: 300% jump! It's happened before; tracing the history

During the October 1973 Yom Kippur War, Arab OPEC members, led by Saudi Arabia, implemented an oil embargo against the US and other nations that supported Israel that led to oil rising 300 per cent.

PM Modi speaks to Netanyahu, stresses safety of civilians 'utmost priority'

Prime Minsiter Modi said he held a telephonic conversation with Netanyahu and expressed India's concerns over recent developments amd emphasised the safety of civilians as a priority

PM Modi speaks to UAE President, condemns attacks on Gulf nation

PM Modi thanks UAE president for taking care of Indian community living in Gulf nation

New Iran leaders want to talk and I have agreed, says Donald Trump

Asked whether his conversation with the Iranians would happen today or tomorrow, Trump responded, "I can't tell you that"

West Asia crisis: Govt to meet exporters, shipping firms on Monday

With tensions escalating in West Asia, the government is assessing possible disruptions to shipping routes and logistics as exporters warn of rising costs and wider trade risks

Govt monitors West Asia conflict; airspace closure clouds evacuation plans

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair a meeting of the Cabinet Committee of Security in Delhi on Sunday night, government sources said. The meeting is believed to have been convened in the wake of the prevailing global situation following the attack on Iran by the United States and Israel and the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. "The prime minister will chair a meeting of the CCS on returning to Delhi tonight from his two-day tour of the states. He is expected to land here at around 9.30 pm," a source said. Modi had visited Rajasthan, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry during the two-day tour. The CCS is the highest decision-making body on security and strategic matters of the country. The prime minister heads the CCS while Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Home Minister Amit Shah, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman are its members. Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei was killed in a major attack on Iran launched by

Equity markets brace for impact as conflict in West Asia escalates

Escalating US-Iran tensions and fears of Strait of Hormuz disruptions are set to trigger a risk-off trade, with equities under pressure and oil, gold and safe-haven assets likely to gain

India takes small, steady steps towards rupee's internationalisation

The beginning of what could be a multi-decade journey has been made. It will be a slow, consistent process, not a hasty one that may cause disruptions

New leadership council has begun work after Khamenei killing: Iran Prez

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian says a new leadership council "has begun its work" after the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in US and Israeli strikes. Pezeshkian made the comment in a prerecorded message aired on Iranian state television Sunday. Pezeshkian is one of three officials on the council. The other two are Gholam Hossein Mohseni Ejehei, head of the judiciary, and Ayatollah Ali Reza Arafi.

GST mop-up rises 8.1% to ₹1.83 trn in Feb on stronger import revenues

Gross GST collection increased 8.1 per cent to over Rs 1.83 lakh crore in February, led by higher growth in revenues from imports. Gross domestic revenue rose 5.3 per cent to about Rs 1.36 lakh crore, while gross import revenue climbed 17.2 per cent to Rs 47,837 crore. Total refunds were up 10.2 per cent at Rs 22,595 crore. Total net Goods and Services Tax (GST) collection stood at over Rs 1.61 lakh crore, up 7.9 per cent year-on-year. Net cess revenue was Rs 5,063 crore, down from Rs 13,481 crore in February last year.

225 flights cancelled at Mumbai, Delhi airports due to West Asia crisis

At least 100 international flights have been cancelled at the Delhi airport on Sunday as airlines grapple with operational disruptions due to the Middle East crisis. A source said 60 international departures and 40 arrivals have been cancelled. "Due to the evolving political situation in the Middle East, west-bound international flights may experience disruptions or schedule changes," DIAL said in a post on X. Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) operates the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) in the national capital. It is also the country's largest airport, handling more than 1,300 flight movements daily. Earlier, the Civil Aviation Ministry said 444 international flights are expected to be cancelled by domestic carriers on Sunday.

FPIs inflow hit 17-month high at ₹22,615 cr in Feb on India-US trade deal

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) infused Rs 22,615 crore into Indian equities, marking the highest monthly inflow in 17 months, driven by the interim India-US trade deal, correction in domestic market valuations and robust third-quarter corporate earnings. The latest buying follows three consecutive months of heavy selling. FPIs pulled out Rs 35,962 crore in January, Rs 22,611 crore in December and Rs 3,765 crore in November, according to data from the depositories. Overall, FPIs have withdrawn a net Rs 1.66 lakh crore (USD 18.9 billion) from Indian equities in 2025, making it one of the worst periods for foreign flows. The outflows were triggered by volatile currency movements, global trade tensions, concerns over potential US tariffs and stretched equity valuations. According to the data, FPIs invested Rs 22,615 crore in February. This was the highest monthly inflow since September 2024, when they had invested Rs 57,724 crore. The inflow was driven by secondary market buying, .

Mcap of 9 most valued firms declines by ₹2.18 trn, HUL biggest gainer

The combined market valuation of nine of the top-10 most valued firms eroded by Rs 2,18,902.09 crore last week, with Bharti Airtel taking the biggest hit in line with a bearish trend in equities. Last week, the BSE benchmark tanked 1,527.52 points or 1.84 per cent. "Equity markets ended the week under notable pressure as persistent geopolitical tensions and weakness in technology stocks weighed on sentiment," Ajit Mishra, SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd, said. From the top-10 pack, Hindustan Unilever emerged as the only gainer. The market valuation of Bharti Airtel tumbled Rs 55,852.12 crore to Rs 10,71,853.25 crore. HDFC Bank's valuation eroded by Rs 37,580.1 crore to Rs 13,65,659.38 crore. The market valuation of Reliance Industries dropped by Rs 34,846.12 crore to Rs 18,86,832.66 crore, and that of Bajaj Finance tanked by Rs 20,316.41 crore to Rs 6,20,070.59 crore. Tata Consultancy Services' market capitalisation (mcap) slumped Rs 18,180.89 crore to Rs 9,53,872.59 crore.

Iran's Revolutionary Guard threatens 'most ferocious' op against US, Israel

Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard threatened Sunday to launch its "most-intense offensive operation" ever after the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. "The most-intense offensive operation in the history of the armed forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran will begin in moments, targeting (Israel) and American terrorist bases," it said. Mourners raised a black flag over the Imam Reza shrine in Mashhad, Iran's second-largest city and a major pilgrimage site for Shiite Muslims.

Iran's state TV says Khamenei killed, 40 days of public mourning announced

Iranian state television and the state-run IRNA news agency did not report a cause of death for the 86-year-old. The assassination put the future of the Islamic Republic in doubt

What to know about clash between Pentagon-Anthropic over military's AI use

A high-stakes dispute over military use of artificial intelligence erupted into public view this week as Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth brusquely terminated the Pentagon's work with Anthropic and other government agencies, using a law designed to counter foreign supply chain threats to slap a scarlet letter on a US company. President Donald Trump and Hegseth accused rising AI star Anthropic of endangering national security after its CEO Dario Amodei refused to back down over concerns the company's products could be used for mass surveillance or autonomous armed drones. The San Francisco-based company has vowed to sue over Hegseth's call to designate Anthropic a supply chain risk, an unprecedented move to apply a law intended to counter foreign threats to a US company. Anthropic said it would challenge what it called a legally unsound action "never before publicly applied to an American company." The looming legal battle could have huge implications on the balance of power in Big Te

Mercury set to rise as IMD flags more heatwave days this summer

The IMD has forecast above-normal heatwave days from March to May across states including Rajasthan, Gujarat, Haryana and Maharashtra, with rising temperatures in several regions