Indian equities extended losses as escalating US-Iran tensions pushed crude prices higher, dampening investor sentiment. Rising US bond yields and a stronger dollar have triggered risk-off behaviour among foreign investors. Analysts say volatility may persist, though selective value-buying opportunities could emerge for long-term investors amid geopolitical uncertainty and market weakness.
Hindustan Zinc, Vedanta, Nalco and other metal stocks slide up to 5%. Here’s why
Metal stocks tumbled up to 5% on Monday, with the Nifty Metal index falling over 2% amid a decline in metal prices and rising expectations