Stock markets today March 4, 2026: Sensex sinks 1,123 pts, Nifty dives 1.55%

The conflict in West Asia intensified with Iran continuing to pound several Gulf countries in retaliation for the joint attack against it by Israel and the US. The US and Israel have also carried out fresh strikes on Iran. Photograph:

Sensex up 174 points on gains in bank, IT stocks

A total of 2,447 stocks advanced, while 1,756 declined and 149 remained unchanged. Photograph: Danish Siddiqui/Reuters Key Points NSE Nifty advanced 42.65 points Broader indices also traded firm Defence stocks gained 1.3 per cent Stock markets closed higher for the