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Weekly Market Wrap | 2 - 6 March 2026

Indian equity markets witnessed a broad-based decline across key indices, reflecting cautious investor sentiment during the week.

Key Events During the Week

1. Escalation of Middle East Geopolitical Tensions

A major escalation involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran triggered global risk-off sentiment. The conflict pushed energy prices sharply higher and increased uncertainty across global financial markets, impacting emerging markets including India

2. Sharp Surge in Crude Oil Prices

Brent crude surged nearly 20% during the week, reaching around $87 per barrel, its biggest jump in years. As India is heavily dependent on imported oil, the spike raised concerns about inflation, fiscal pressure, and corporate margins.

3. RBI Intervention to Stabilize the Rupee

The Reserve Bank of India reportedly deployed around $12 billion in the forex market to defend the rupee amid volatility triggered by geopolitical tensions and capital outflows. This was one of the largest currency interventions in recent years

4. Foreign Portfolio Investor (FPI) Outflows

Foreign investors turned cautious and withdrew about $751 million (₹6,800+ crore) in a single day, marking the largest daily outflow in four months. The outflows added significant selling pressure to Indian equities.

5. Rupee Volatility

The Indian rupee experienced its steepest weekly drop in over a month, briefly touching record lows before stabilizing due to RBI intervention. Currency volatility added to investor caution across equities.

6. Disruptions in Aviation and Global Logistics

The Middle East crisis also disrupted aviation routes, with over 140 international flights cancelled across major Indian airports, highlighting the broader economic ripple effects of the geopolitical situation.

Weekly Index Performance

Summary:
Financial stocks were among the biggest laggards, with Banking and Financial Services indices falling over 4%.

• Broader markets also experienced weakness, although midcaps showed relatively better resilience compared to financials.

Top Gainers of the Week - Nifty 50

Summary:
Defence, metals, and pharmaceuticals displayed relative strength.

• Investors showed interest in defensive and commodity-linked sectors amid market volatility.

Top Losers of the Week - Nifty 50

Summary:
Infrastructure, financial services, and aviation stocks faced heavy selling pressure.

• Financial sector weakness contributed significantly to the broader market decline.

Top Gainers of the Week - Nifty 500

Summary:
Defence, railways, and metals continued to attract investor interest.

• Several government-linked or infrastructure-related companies performed strongly.

Top Losers of the Week - Nifty 500

Summary:
Technology, energy distribution, and auto segments experienced notable corrections.

• High-beta stocks in mid and small cap segments saw sharper downside moves.

Weekly Market Takeaway

Indian equity markets ended the week under significant pressure, with benchmark indices witnessing broad-based declines. The Nifty 50 fell 2.9% to 24,450.45, while the Nifty Bank dropped 4.5%, making financial stocks the biggest drag on the market. Broader markets also corrected, with the Nifty 500 declining 3.0% and Nifty Midcap Select falling 2.4%, reflecting cautious investor sentiment.

Conclusion

Overall, the week highlighted heightened market volatility driven by global uncertainties, with financial stocks leading the decline while defensive and commodity-linked sectors provided some support. While near-term sentiment may remain cautious due to geopolitical developments and foreign investor activity, long-term investors should focus on maintaining diversification and staying aligned with their financial goals, as periods of volatility often present opportunities in fundamentally strong sectors.

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