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Equity markets continued their decline on Wednesday as tensions in the Middle East seem not to pause. Even gold and silver experienced strain as traders continue to watch global cues closely.

Japan and the U.S. are considering a nuclear power project under Tokyo’s $550 billion investment plan. Westinghouse and major Japanese firms may participate in tackling rising energy security concerns.

The United States has announced political risk insurance and financial guarantees for ships passing through the Gulf as tensions rise in West Asia. Oil markets reacted cautiously while global traders monitored potential supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz.

Gold and silver have been brought into India’s goal-based investing space through SEBI’s new life cycle funds. The framework allows limited exposure to precious metals alongside equity and debt, aiming to simplify long-term investing for goals like retirement or education.

The recent escalation in the Israel-Iran conflict has pushed investors to buy safe-haven commodities like gold and silver. Markets are debating whether continued tensions could lift silver above its $121 record and gold past its $5,595 high. But a lot of that depends on how long the conflict lasts, what happens in oil markets, and how much investors will avoid other assets.

India has revised its GDP base year to 2022–23 from the earlier 2011-12. The new GDP framework has also introduced wider data sources and has adopted double deflation. These aim to deliver more accurate and consistent economic growth estimates.

Foreign investors pulled $751 million from Indian equities after February’s strong inflows. What triggered the sudden reversal? Read more to find out.

Citi warns India’s gas supply chain faces greater risk than oil as Qatar supplies 40–50% of LNG imports, with prices potentially rising from $14–$18 to $30 per MMBtu if disruptions persist.

Petronet LNG shares fell after the company declared force majeure due to tanker disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz amid Middle East tensions. Read more here.

Flipkart has begun early discussions with investment banks for a potential India IPO. The move follows its Singapore-to-India domicile shift and leadership changes, while CEO Kalyan Krishnamurthy says the company is focused on long-term readiness before going public.

Navin Fluorine is making its growth prospects stronger by adding more capacity, launching new products, and forming strategic alliances. Recent commissioning of facilities and refrigerant capacity additions are supporting scale-up and improved utilisation and demand across segments.

The Defence Ministry signed contracts worth ₹5,083 crore for advanced helicopters and surface-to-air missile systems. This is strengthening India’s aerial and air-defence capabilities with modern platforms to address evolving security needs.

India currently holds about 25 days of crude oil reserves and approximately 25 days of petrol and diesel stock each, government sources said. The level meets global strategic benchmarks and provides a buffer against supply disruptions.

West Asia tensions threaten India’s ₹50,000 crore basmati trade, with 45% payments pending and over 83% of the 6.5 million tonne export target already shipped.

NHAI-backed Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust plans to raise up to ₹6,000 crore at ₹99–₹100 per unit, backed by over 260 km of toll roads.

India’s white-collar hiring rose 12% YoY in February 2026, with the Naukri JobSpeak Index at 3,233. AI/ML roles surged by 49%, IT roles grew by 6%, and overall Indian MNC hiring jumped by 24%.

Government sources say 60% of India’s crude imports now avoid the Strait of Hormuz, backed by diversified suppliers and 100 million barrels in stocks, easing immediate shortage concerns amid regional tensions.

Markets are likely to see another bout of volatility with the widening conflict in the Middle East. Oil and energy sector stocks are likely to remain under strain in today’s trading session.

Defence shares jumped as Iran-Israel tensions rose. Tejas Networks and Paras Defence surged up to 13.5%. The Nifty India Defence Index has gained 5% this year on risk and export optimism.

Indian stock markets will be closed on 03 March, 26 March, and 31 March 2026. Traders should keep a track of NSE and BSE holidays to plan trades smoothly during volatile markets.

India posts 7.8% Q3 growth under its revised GDP series, with FY26 projected at 7.6. Read more to see what the new data reveals.

Markets tumbled sharply on Monday. West Asia tensions pushed crude above $82, weakened the rupee past 91, and extended FII selling, erasing over ₹6 lakh crore in investor wealth.

The dollar strengthened and the euro weakened after US–Israel strikes on Iran pushed oil prices up nearly 9% and triggered safe-haven flows. With at least 150 tankers anchored near the Strait of Hormuz, concerns over energy supply disruptions have intensified.

India and Canada signed a critical minerals MoU and concluded a C$2.6 billion long-term uranium supply agreement during Canadian PM Mark Carney’s visit to New Delhi. The deals support India’s nuclear expansion plans.

India’s manufacturing PMI rose to 56.9 in February from 55.4 in January, a four-month high, driven by strong domestic demand, faster output growth, moderate inflation pressures and relatively slower export expansion.

Adani New Industries Limited will manufacture India’s longest onshore wind turbine blade, marking a major step in domestic renewable manufacturing. The move aligns with India’s push for localisation and the rising demand for wind energy.

Amid the Iran crisis, India’s oil supply remains stable with 10–15 days of crude stocks, even as 2.5–2.7 million barrels per day flow via Hormuz.

Most Indian stock market indices opened lower on 2 March 2026 amid rising Middle East tensions. Adani Ports, BEL, Tata Motors, Airtel and GAIL were among the key stocks in focus.