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Sensex dropped more than 1,100 points while Nifty hit a six-month low as global tensions and risk aversion triggered broad selling across Indian equity markets.

The Indian rupee slipped to a record low beyond 92 per US dollar as rising oil prices and global tensions increased pressure on the currency.

Gold and silver prices rose more than 1% as tensions between the United States and Iran increased safe-haven demand, while crude oil gains fuelled inflation concerns.

Indian equity markets plunged as Sensex dropped over 1,700 points and Nifty fell more than 2% as Middle East tensions, rising oil prices and FII short positions weighed on markets.

Adani Group’s $100 billion plan to build renewable-powered AI-ready data centres could create a $250 billion infrastructure ecosystem and position India as a global AI hub.

Indian stock markets remained closed for Holi. In the previous session, Sensex fell 1,048 points and Nifty declined 312 points amid West Asia tensions and rising oil prices.

EaseMyTrip has announced special charter flights from Fujairah to Delhi and Mumbai on March 3 to facilitate the safe return of Indian nationals. Limited seats available.

Indian equities slumped sharply as geopolitical tensions intensified, triggering broad selling and a surge in market volatility.

Indian benchmarks opened sharply lower as global markets reacted to rising uncertainty linked to the US, Israel and Iran conflict.

UPI recorded strong year-on-year growth in both transaction volume and value, reinforcing its dominance in India’s digital payments ecosystem.