Escalating Middle East tensions are poised to further weaken Indian equities, with strategists warning of underperformance against global peers. Higher oil prices, driven by the conflict, will significantly impact India’s import-reliant economy, potentially fueling inflation and straining the rupee. Analysts foresee continued pressure on the Nifty index, especially for energy and trade-linked sectors.
These stocks defy market volatility, extend rally beyond US-Iran ceasefire
The US-Iran war, which commenced on February 27, caused significant volatility in the equity markets, impacting key benchmarks. By October, the Nifty 50 index exhibited
October 5, 2026