Indian equities experienced their steepest weekly loss in over a year, with the Nifty and Sensex falling significantly due to escalating West Asian conflict fears. Persistent foreign outflows and rising oil prices further pressured sentiment, causing the rupee to hit a record low despite central bank intervention. Analysts anticipate continued weakness unless a ceasefire is reached.
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
August 31, 2026