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The domestic equity indices indicated a heavy sell-off in the pre-session amid the ongoing war in middle east after America and Israel attacked Iran. As the war situation seemed to be escalating further, the market would react sharply. The crude prices would go-up and that is an unfavourable situation for India. 
 
"The uncertainty related to the war in West Asia will loom large over the market in the near-term. The major risk from the market perspective is the energy risk arising from the surge in crude. Indications are that a sharp spike in crude by, say 20%, is likely only if the Hormuz Strait is closed, obstructing oil transport through the strait. There is no official confirmation of this yet. If Brent crude remains around $76, equity markets may remain weak but are unlikely to witness a big crash," said Dr VK Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Investments Limited.
 
The earlier data showed that this kind of sitiations trigger panic selling, which led to a crash in the stock market. 
 
Here's a live update on Sensex, Nifty today...
  1. 05:43 PM, 02 Mar 2026

    Stock Market Today: Live Blog Ends

    This is the end of the live blog for the stock market updates on March 2. 

     

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  2. 05:43 PM, 02 Mar 2026

    Stock Market Today: Rupee Closes Sharply Lower Amid Middle East Tension

    Rupee traded sharply weaker, slipping 0.55% to 91.45 as escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and direct U.S. involvement triggered a spike in crude oil prices.
     
     
    "WTI crude surged nearly 10%, testing the $72–$74 zone, which pressured emerging market currencies, particularly India, being a major crude importer from the Gulf. Higher oil prices widen India’s import bill and current account concerns, leading to defensive positioning in the rupee. The positive momentum seen post-budget and after the U.S.–India trade understanding has temporarily faded under global risk-off sentiment," said Jateen Trivedi, VP Research Analyst - Commodity and Currency, LKP Securities.
     
     
    Technically, the rupee is expected to remain volatile within the 91.00–92.00 range in the near term, with crude price action and geopolitical developments being the key drivers, Trivedi added. 
  3. 05:43 PM, 02 Mar 2026

    Stock Market Today: Auto, Realty, Media Sector Drag; Metal Stocks Remain Firm

    Except for Nifty Metal and Nifty Pharma, all other key sectoral indices settled in negative territory. Nifty Auto, Nifty Financial Services, Nifty Media, and Nifty Realty dragged the most. 

  4. 05:43 PM, 02 Mar 2026

    Nifty50 Today: Value Buying Soak Some Of Early Loses: Experts

    Brent crude surged roughly 6–10 per cent on mounting concerns over potential supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital artery for global energy flows.

     

    "The early gap-down reflected heightened risk aversion, as investors moved to recalibrate exposure amid rising geopolitical uncertainty and inflation risks. However, as the session progressed, selective value buying emerged at lower levels, enabling benchmark indices to trim a portion of their intraday losses. While the recovery lent some stability to the close, the broader tone remained cautious, with sentiment still anchored to developments in energy markets and geopolitical headlines," said Ponmudi R, CEO of Enrich Money. 


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    Rupak De, Senior Technical Analyst at LKP Securities, said that the Nifty opened gap down amid weakness emerging from the Middle East. The index has slipped below the rising trendline on the daily timeframe, indicating increasing pessimism in the market.,

     
    "The immediate crucial support is placed at 24,600. A decisive breakdown below this level could trigger a deeper correction in the market. On the higher side, resistance is seen at 25,000. Until the Nifty sustains above 25,000, overall sentiment is likely to remain tilted in favour of the bears,"  De noted. 

  5. 05:43 PM, 02 Mar 2026

    Stock Market Today: Broader Market Plunges Amid Heavy Sell-Off

    The broader market plummeted amid selling pressure. The majority of broader indices closed up to 1.5 per cent lower.   

  6. 05:43 PM, 02 Mar 2026

    Sensex Today: Sensex Basket Remains Largely Red

    Except for BEL, SunPharma and ITC, all other stocks from the Sensex basket settled lower. Indigo, Adani Ports, L&T, Maruti Suzuki, Asian Paints, and Bajaj FinServ were the top losers. 

  7. 05:43 PM, 02 Mar 2026

    Stock Market Today: Middle East Conflict Unsettles Global Markets, Says Expert

    According to experts, rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have unsettled global markets, with concerns over the possible extension of the situation given the killing of Iran's supreme leader.
     
     
    "Rising crude oil prices and a weakening INR reflect concerns over potential disruptions to oil supply, which could increase inflationary pressures in India and impact fiscals and strain margins for energy and chemical-dependent sectors. The India VIX has edged higher, signalling increased uncertainty and risk aversion among market participants. Investors are rotating toward traditional safe-haven assets and adopting a cautious stance, awaiting greater clarity. While FII selling has intensified after the spiking of crude prices," said Vinod Nair, Head of Research, Geojit Investments Limited. 
  8. 05:43 PM, 02 Mar 2026

    Stock Market Today: Sensex, Nifty Crash Over 1%

    The domestic equity indices closed the session with a huge decline after having a highly volatile trade. 

     

  9. 05:43 PM, 02 Mar 2026

    Gold, Silver, Crude Oil And Other Metal Prices Soar On MCX Amid Middle East Crisis

    Commodity prices soared significantly amid the US-Israel joint attack on Iran, and a retaliatory attack by Iran on Israel and US bases in the UAE. Gold, Silver, Crude Oil, Cooper, Zinc prices rallied up to 9% on MCX.  The Silver futures contract climbed near Rs 3,00,000 per kilogram mark. 

  10. 05:43 PM, 02 Mar 2026

    Stock Market Today: Derivatives Indices Plunge Amid Middle East Tension

    Nifty derivatives plummeted amid a massive sell-off due to onging war in Iran-Us and Israel. 

  11. 05:43 PM, 02 Mar 2026

    Stock Market Today: Sensex, Nifty Crash Nearly 2 Per Cent

    Sensex and Nifty were trading up to 2 per cent lower in the mid-day session amid broad-based selling. The investors turned panicked amid escalating tension in middle east.  The US and Israel have increased their attacks on Iran, while Iran has been retaliating.  

     

     

  12. 05:43 PM, 02 Mar 2026

    Stock Market Crash: Sensex, Nifty Escalate Loss Further

    The equity indices-- Sensex and Nifty--extended the loss further amid selling pressure.  

     

  13. 05:43 PM, 02 Mar 2026

    Stock Market Today: Sentiment Remains Fragile: Expert

    "Indian equity markets opened sharply lower, reflecting a pronounced risk-off shift as escalating U.S.–Iran military confrontations widened into a broader regional conflict, propelling crude oil prices higher. The surge in energy costs has swiftly unsettled investor sentiment, rekindling concerns over inflationary pressures, external imbalances and renewed policy uncertainty. Volatility gauges reflect the unease," said Ponmudi R, CEO of Enrich Money.  

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    "Sentiment remains fragile, with participants reluctant to deploy fresh capital amid limited geopolitical clarity. In the absence of de-escalation or supportive macro catalysts, trading is likely to remain choppy and biased to the downside, as investors prioritise capital preservation over aggressive risk-taking," Ponmudi R said. ,

  14. 05:43 PM, 02 Mar 2026

    Stock Market Today: Gold, Silver Price Soar In International Market

    Gold and Silver price soars significantly in iternational market with both Gold and Silver contract were trading high. 

  15. 05:43 PM, 02 Mar 2026

    Stock Market Today Update: Oil And Gas Stocks Show Mixed Reaction

    The shares of oil and gas companies are in focus today. 

  16. 05:43 PM, 02 Mar 2026

    Stock Market Today: Major Sectoral Indics Plunge; Nifty Metal Trades In Green

    Except for Nifty Metal, all major sectoral indices plunged in early trade. Nifty Media, Nifty Auto, and Nifty PSU Bank top losers. 

     

  17. 05:43 PM, 02 Mar 2026

    Share Market Update: Broader Market Trade Sharply Lower

    The broader market reacted sharply as all the broader indices were trading significantly lower. 

     

  18. 05:43 PM, 02 Mar 2026

    Stock Market Update: Except BEL, All Sensex Stocks Trade Lower

    Except for BEL, all the stocks from the Sensex basket were trading lower, with Indigo, Asian Paints, Adani Ports, Eternal, Ultratech Cement, Trent and Reliance being the top losers.  

  19. 05:43 PM, 02 Mar 2026

    Stock Market Today: Gold, Silver Prices Soar Amid War Crisis

    As expected, gold and silver prices surged significantly due to the war crisis in middle east. In the early trade gold and silver prices on MCX were up over three per cent. 

  20. 05:43 PM, 02 Mar 2026

    Stock Market Today: Sensex, Nifty Open Sharply Lower

    The domestic equity indices open sharply lower on Monday. 

     

     

  21. 05:43 PM, 02 Mar 2026

    Stock Market Today: Stock Market May Crash Due To Middle East Conflict

    The equity indices would open lower this week on Monday amid the war situation in the Middle East.   

     

    "Indian equity markets are poised to open on a cautious note following the recent corrective spell, with sentiment remaining fragile as the U.S.–Iran confrontation deepens and begins to reverberate across the broader Middle East. Crude oil prices have firmed amid escalating hostilities, while shipping activity through Iranian waters and the Strait of Hormuz has reportedly slowed due to heightened security risks. Given that the corridor accounts for nearly a fifth of global oil flows, even temporary disruptions and rising war-risk premiums could delay trade movements across Asia, including key importers such as India and China. For investors, the concern is less about immediate shortages and more about duration risk—how long elevated freight, insurance and energy costs persist," said Ponmudi R, CEO of Enrich Money.