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Indian equities experienced significant volatility as geopolitical tensions impacted markets, leading to a weaker rupee and investor caution. While fear drives knee-jerk reactions, the core design of Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) is built to navigate these phases, turning market swings into a potential long-term advantage for disciplined investors.

Infosys faces investor pressure, with its market value dropping significantly despite strong March quarter results. A subdued FY27 revenue growth forecast and industry-wide shifts towards cost efficiency and AI-driven productivity are impacting its outlook. While AI presents new opportunities, it also pressures core business margins.

Technology stocks bore the brunt of the selling. Shares of Infosys, HCLTech, Tech Mahindra and Tata Consultancy Services fell between 2 per cent and 4 per cent after Infosys’ fourth-quarter results failed to meet market expectations.

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Asian markets saw a slight dip Friday after a strong rally, as investors braced for a crucial weekend potentially impacting the Middle East conflict. Despite ceasefire hopes and easing oil prices, caution persists. Wall Street's record highs offered some support, while currency markets reflected reduced risk aversion, though the Strait of Hormuz closure remains a concern.

Global markets experienced significant volatility on Monday following the collapse of West Asia peace talks, pushing crude oil past $100 a barrel and reigniting inflation fears. Indian markets, though opening sharply lower, saw some recovery. Foreign funds divested heavily, while domestic investors showed buying interest, anticipating stock-specific opportunities amidst geopolitical uncertainties.

Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex closed Monday in red, as fresh geopolitical tensions weigh on sentiment, following the collapse of US-Iran peace talks and a sharp rise in oil prices.

Global energy flows are severely restricted through the Strait of Hormuz following a fragile ceasefire. Iran has imposed a strict 15-vessel daily limit, demanding prior approval and rerouting ships closer to its coast. This controlled transit, coupled with threat warnings and potential crypto tolls, creates significant uncertainty and delays for vital oil and gas supplies.

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Iran's strikes on Gulf energy infrastructure, including Qatar's LNG facility, have sent global oil and gas prices soaring. The attacks have disrupted supply routes, particularly the Strait of Hormuz, leading to significant price spikes and raising inflation concerns. Financial markets worldwide reacted negatively, with equities declining sharply amid growing uncertainty.

UAE gold prices experienced a Dh10 per gram drop on March 9, 2026, offering relief after a month of hikes. This correction, driven by a strengthening US dollar and geopolitical tensions, has led to cautious buying across the GCC as shoppers await price stabilization.

Gold prices in the UAE surged dramatically on March 2, 2026, by over Dh10 per gram, mirroring global anxieties over escalating Middle East conflicts. This safe-haven rally, fueled by geopolitical tensions and persistent inflation, saw 24K gold reach Dh646.45 per gram. Analysts predict continued strength for gold as a hedge against global uncertainty.

Both crude prices and futures indicate a belief that US will not allow Strait of Hormuz to be closed for long. That US politics will not allow a long conflict. And that Iran, despite aggressive retaliation from Revolutionary Guards, will run out of firepower before US & Israel do

As major corporations tighten return-to-office rules, employees are quietly redefining compliance, valuing autonomy over presence. A Harvard-Brown-UCLA study finds workers would surrender up to 25% of pay for remote options, signalling a structural shift in labour markets. Flexibility has evolved from perk to economic currency, challenging long-held assumptions about compensation and control.

The Finance Ministry today said "knee-jerk" reaction is not the answer to the current challenges being faced by India and assured that measures initiated by the government will boost growth.