Nifty suffered its worst February decline since 2020, dropping 5.9% amid a broad sell-off, primarily in IT, auto, and pharma stocks. The index is down 16% from its peak, marking its longest losing streak since 1996. With March starting on a weak note, hopes are pinned on positive seasonality based on past performance in the final financial month.
Global Markets | European shares fall again as Mideast war drags on
European shares extended their decline on Tuesday, mirroring a global equity selloff as investors grappled with the prospect of a prolonged Middle East conflict. A
March 3, 2026