Indian equity benchmarks lost nearly 6 per cent on a weekly basis, reflecting sustained selling pressure amid escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia.

Nifty dipped 5.31 per cent during the week and lost 2.06 per cent on the last trading day to reach 23,151. At close, Sensex was down 1,470 points or 1.93 per cent at 74,563. It advanced 5.52 per cent during the week.

Gold and silver prices opened flat but dipped marginally on Friday, amid profit‑taking capped after recent record highs and strengthening of US dollar.

MCX gold April futures lost 0.14 per cent to Rs 1,60,046 per 10 grams around 11.10 am on an intraday basis. Meanwhile, MCX silver May futures declined 0.19 per cent to Rs 2,67,448 per kg.

Kompella Venkata Ramana Murty, a 1991‑batch Indian Defence Accounts Service officer and former Additional Controller General of Defence Accounts, has been appointed as a whole‑time member of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for a three‑year term, the Department of Economic Affairs said in an official statement.

The Indian equity markets opened sharply lower early on Friday as crude oil prices due to the US-Iran war weighed on investor sentiments.

As of 9.25 am, Sensex lost 516 points, or 0.68 per cent, to reach 75,517 and Nifty eased 174 points, or 0.74 per cent, to reach 23,464.

India's strategic oil reserves and diversification of energy imports across 40 supplier countries have transformed its capacity to absorb global energy shocks, and this resilience has ensured that there is no energy crisis due to the disruption caused by the Iran war as the government is tackling the situation with supply-side management, a senior official said on Thursday.

Gold prices in India traded slightly lower on Thursday, even as silver prices recovered from early losses and moved higher due to strong buying at lower levels.

On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold for April futures was trading at Rs 1,61,665 per 10 grams, down by Rs 124 or 0.08 percent.

Global financial services firm Nomura has projected that India’s economy will grow by 7 per cent in fiscal year 2026-27 (FY27), remaining resilient despite rising geopolitical tensions in West Asia and concerns over higher energy prices.

Indian stock markets opened sharply lower on Thursday as rising crude oil prices and growing geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran weighed on investor sentiment.

Strong services exports and steady remittance inflows could help cushion the impact of rising crude oil prices on India’s economy, even as the country remains heavily dependent on imported energy, a report showed on Wednesday.

India is approaching towards ‘top pick’ in Asia‑Pacific private markets, providing global investors scale and resilience as activity in the Asia-Pacific slows, according to a report.

Gold and silver prices eased on Wednesday as investors booked profits, though a softer US dollar and lingering geopolitical uncertainty capped the decline.

MCX gold April futures lost 0.52 per cent to Rs 1,62,452 per 10 grams around 11.15 am on an intraday basis. Meanwhile, MCX silver May futures declined 1.69 per cent to Rs 2,73,150 per kg.

The Indian equity markets posted moderate losses in early trade on Wednesday over cautious sentiment amid the ongoing war between US-Israel and Iran, leading to the prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

 Gold and silver prices posted strong gains on Tuesday as the US dollar softened, and energy prices fell on signals from President Donald Trump that the conflict in the Middle East could be nearing an end.

Monthly systematic investment plan (SIP) contributions to mutual funds stood at Rs 29,845 crore in February, a 15 per cent increase year-on-year (YoY), according to data released by the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) on Tuesday.

The mutual fund industry recorded a net inflow of Rs 94,530 crore in February, driven by strong investor interest in equity funds, debt schemes, and passive products, according to data released by the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) on Tuesday.

As hotels and restaurants report commercial LPG shortage, the government has invoked the Essential Commodities (EC) Act to ensure the uninterrupted supply of domestic cooking gas, directing refineries and petrochemical units to maximise the production of LPG.

The Indian equity markets made notable gains in the early trade on Tuesday after US President Donald Trump indicated that war with Iran may be approaching an end.

Canadian agri-tech and research collaborations are increasingly influencing how food is grown, processed and stored in India, reflecting a shift in bilateral ties from commodity trade toward innovation-driven partnerships, according to a report.

Petrol and diesel prices in India are unlikely to be raised immediately despite global crude oil crossing $110 a barrel amid the escalating Middle East tensions.

Government currently expects state run oil marketing companies (OMCs) to absorb the impact for now and pump prices of fuels will remain the same. OMCs may have to accept lower profits amid the spike in international oil prices, according to sources.

The government on Saturday announced the Green Ammonia and Green Methanol Standards, setting clear emission limits and eligibility criteria for production using renewable hydrogen.

Precious metals – gold and silver – maintained their bullish momentum this week, as escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East spurred safe-haven buying and heightened volatility across the broader commodities basket.

The ongoing conflict in the Gulf -- involving Israel, Iran, and US assets in the region -- could have far-reaching economic consequences, including global recessionary pressures, rising inflation and financial market turbulence, a report by SBI Research said on Saturday.

Domestic equity benchmarks plummeted nearly 3 per cent this week on a cautious note amid heightened volatility, as persistent foreign fund outflows and escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East kept investors on edge.

The frontline indices saw a fall of 2.9 per cent each. Sensex closed at 78,918.90 against Friday's close of 81,287.19 (February 27), while Nifty settled at 24,450.45 against the previous week’s 25,178.65 closing.

State-owned oil marketing companies (OMCs) on Saturday raised the prices of domestic and commercial LPG cylinders, with household cooking gas becoming costlier by Rs 60 and commercial cylinders by Rs 114.5, amid rising global energy prices linked to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

India is currently placed in a comfortable position with sufficient stocks of crude oil, petroleum products such as petrol, diesel, and LPG, and the country’s oil companies are sourcing imports from countries outside the Gulf region to make up for the disruption in supplies due to the Iran war.

India is expected to contribute as much as 17 per cent to global real GDP growth in 2026 as it continues to be the world's fastest-growing major economy, according to the latest data compiled by the IMF.