The relief rally on Dalal Street proved short-lived. After a spectacular 900-point recovery yesterday, the Indian stock market succumbed to selling pressure again on Friday, March 6, 2026. The Sensex tumbled over 450 points, while the Nifty 50 slipped below the 24,650 mark, as escalating tensions in West Asia overshadowed yesterday’s diplomatic rumors.
The “Risk-Off” sentiment returned to the floor as investors rushed to safe-haven assets. Analysts point to five primary triggers:
Escalating Iran-Israel-US Conflict: Despite rumors of a “conditional offer” for peace yesterday, the ground reality remains grim with fresh missile exchanges. The threat of a full-scale regional war continues to keep investors on edge.
Elevated Crude Prices: Brent crude remains volatile around the $82-$83 per barrel mark. For an oil-importing nation like India, high energy prices raise inflation concerns and squeeze corporate margins.
Rising Bond Yields: U.S. Treasury yields have ticked higher, making equities look less attractive compared to fixed-income assets.
Persistent FII Selling: Foreign Institutional Investors continue to pull capital out of emerging markets, favoring the safety of the US Dollar and Gold.
Weak Global Sentiment: While some Asian markets saw a marginal bounce, the overall global mood remains cautious, with the Australian S&P/ASX 200 falling 1.1% today.
The market breadth remained weak today, with heavyweights dragging the indices down:
Top Laggards: IndiGo and ICICI Bank were among the biggest losers, dropping 2% each in early trade.
Banking & Financials: After yesterday’s short-covering rally, banking stocks saw fresh profit booking.
Aviation: Rising fuel costs and geopolitical uncertainty over airspaces are putting immense pressure on airline stocks.
| Index | Current Level (Approx.) | Key Support | Key Resistance |
| Nifty 50 | 24,620 | 24,500 | 24,850 |
| Sensex | 79,560 | 79,200 | 80,300 |
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