The 50-share NSE Nifty tumbled 533.55 points or 2.11% to 24,645.10. The Nifty 50 then rebounded and is trading at 24,960 which 0.8% down previous close. Sensex 30 is now trading at 80,400 levels down 0.9% from the previous close after a similar crash opening. Further gold prices have crossed $5300 an ounce which is up 2.58% from the previous close. The conflict between Israel, the U.S., and Iran has resulted in multiple airspace closures in West Asia, massively disrupting flight operations.

Source: The Hindu March 02, 2026 04:23 UTC