Stock market crash: The benchmark Sensex ended lower for the third consecutive session on Monday, 2 March, losing 1,048 points, or 1.29%, to end at 80,238.85. The NSE counterpart, the Nifty 50, settled at 24,865.70, down 313 points, or 1.24%.
Gold and silver prices skyrocketed as investors flocked to safe-haven assets following US-Israel strikes in Iran, escalating geopolitical tensions and disrupting global markets. Key Points Gold and silver prices experienced a significant surge in futures trading due to heightened geopolitical
Anticipate a surge in gold and silver prices as escalating Middle East tensions drive investors towards safe-haven assets, creating potential opportunities in precious metals. Photograph: Lisi Niesner/Reuters Key Points Escalating Middle East tensions are expected to drive investors towards safe-haven
Fueled by strong domestic demand, major Indian automakers like Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra, and Hyundai reported a significant surge in vehicle sales and dispatches to dealers in February. Photograph: Hamad I Mohammed/Reuters Key Points Maruti Suzuki’s domestic
Fueled by trade deals and strong earnings, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) are back, injecting over Rs 22,615 crore into Indian equities in February, marking a significant turnaround after months of heavy selling. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff Key Points Foreign portfolio investors
As US and Israeli bombs fell on Iran this weekend, bettors on Polymarket — where $529 million was traded on contracts tied to the timing of the strikes — were cashing in. Almost immediately, blockchain sleuths began hunting for unusual
With some relief, the Indian market was expected to digest optimism to sign an intermediary trade deal with the US, however, the clampdown by the US Supreme Court has brought a new set of uncertainty to the global market. Firstly,
‘When markets go into a Budget with excessive optimism, the risk of disappointment is higher.’ IMAGE: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman holds a pre-Budget interaction with students of the Delhi School of Economics, January 8, 2026. Photograph: @nsitharamanoffc X/ANI Photo It
Domestic motorcycles performed exceptionally well in the 125 cubic capacity (cc) and above segment, supported by robust demand for the Pulsar portfolio following product upgrades and targeted activations, driving quarterly retail volumes to record levels. Photograph: Courtesy, Bajaja Auto Key
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Micron’s semiconductor plant in Gujarat, underscoring India’s growing capabilities in the hardware sector and its strategic partnership with the US in semiconductor technology. Photograph: Stephen Nellis/Reuters Key Points Prime Minister Modi inaugurated Micron’s semiconductor plant
