Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled over 1 per cent on Friday due to fresh foreign fund outflows and subdued global trends amid rising geopolitical risks. The lack of progress in US–Iran nuclear talks has intensified concerns of further escalation of Middle East tensions, experts said. ADVERTISEMENTThe 30-share BSE Sensex tanked 961.42 points or 1.17 per cent to settle at 81,287.19. "Indian markets continued to consolidate amid weak global cues and rising geopolitical risks, with investor sentiment turning increasingly cautious. "Weak global cues and rising geopolitical uncertainty following inconclusive US–Iran talks weighed on investor confidence, triggering broad-based profit-booking across auto, FMCG and pharma stocks after recent advances.

Source: The Telegraph February 27, 2026 14:45 UTC