Sensex, Nifty drop nearly 1% as West Asia conflict, surging oil prices rattle stock markets

Image used for representation purpose only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty extended their southward journey in early trade on Friday (March 13, 2026), tumbling nearly 1 per cent, as the ongoing conflict in West Asia and surging oil prices continue to spoil investors’ sentiment. Heavy selling in global markets,…

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Markets extend losses for 2nd day on soaring crude prices, West Asia turmoil; Sensex tanks 800 points

Benchmark equity indices ended with deep cuts on Thursday (March 12, 2026), with the Sensex tumbling over 800 points amid a sharp rise in crude oil prices due to the heightening crisis in West Asia. Besides, sluggish global market trends, weakness in the rupee and persistent foreign capital outflows also rattled investor sentiment, analysts said….

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