A total of 3,798 stocks declined while 635 advanced and 123 remained unchanged on the BSE. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff Key Points Since the conflict began, the BSE benchmark Sensex has tumbled 8,590.8 points. Mcap of BSE-listed companies eroded by Rs 48.29
Experts warn that if geopolitical tensions continue to escalate and supply disruptions persist, oil prices could remain volatile and may move towards the $150 level in the coming period. Illustration: Dado Ruvic/Reuters Key Points A 20 per cent global shortage
Factors contributing to the outflows include rupee depreciation beyond the 92-per-dollar level, elevated US Treasury yields drawing capital back to safe-haven assets, and mixed early outlook for Q4 FY26 corporate earnings, particularly margin pressures in the IT and consumption sectors.
