Equity markets witnessed a sharp risk-off week, with benchmark indices correcting amid rising geopolitical tensions and surging crude prices. The Nifty 50 declined 5.3% to close at 23,151, while the BSE Sensex fell 5.52% to 74,563. Banking stocks bore the brunt of the sell-off, dragging the Nifty Bank down 6.97% to 53,757. Sectorally, Auto, PSU and defence stocks led the decline, while pharma and energy stocks showed relative resilience. The correction was largely triggered by crude oil climbing toward $100 per barrel and escalating tensions between the US and Iran, wiping out nearly ?20 lakh crore in market capitalisation during the week.
Pressure also spilled into the currency market, with the Indian rupee sliding to a record low of 92.47, reflecting concerns around inflation, growth and foreign capital flows. Meanwhile, gold and silver declined 1.5% and 1.9% respectively, as a stronger US dollar index and heightened volatility weighed on precious metals.
Scroll down to understand more of such market news and perspectives for the week gone by in easily understandable charts.
Water infrastructure stocks surge following the extension of the Jal Jeevan mission.
The list below shows companies with consistent increase in FII holdings over the past 4 quarters.
Fertiliser Stocks Crash as LNG Halt Worries Urea Producers.
Energy stocks surge on supply fears.
Crude above $100 hits auto and aviation.
The chart shows the market cap wise sectoral trend of the Nifty 500 companies in overall index.
Here’s the snip stating why PSU are falling
The given chart shows the sectors with the highest contribution of exports in total revenue.
Rising USD is a concern, where the RBI has stepped in to slow the impact.
Adjustments in Large and Mid-Caps Stay Limited.
Weekly Market Performance: Sectoral Indices Close Significantly Lower
Food prices and precious metals pushed India’s retail inflation up to 3.21% in February 2026
Crude Oil Price Rise and its Impact on CAD of India over the years.
SIP inflows dip, but AUM remains strong.
Mutual fund inflows remain steady amid volatility.
Rising Crude Prices May Add Pressure on Equity Markets.
Credit: Visual Capitalist
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