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Market experts advise caution despite a brief equity rebound, citing ongoing global uncertainties and geopolitical tensions. Analysts believe the market has not fully absorbed the impact of recent events, with potential for prolonged volatility and supply-driven inflation. Investors are advised to focus on domestic-oriented sectors like banking, infrastructure, and automobiles, while maintaining a long-term positive outlook on defence stocks.

Global markets are on edge due to ongoing geopolitical tensions. Investors face uncertainty about equities and the global economy. Sharp market swings are occurring as headlines shift. Experts suggest the situation may continue for some time. Concerns about inflation and supply disruptions are rising. Crude oil flow disruptions are a key worry. Investors are advised to remain cautious.

According to Christopher Wood, foreign institutional investors (FIIs) may return strongly to India equities if the global semiconductor cycle peaks or if the domestic market sees a sharp correction. In his GREED & Fear note for Jefferies, he said investors currently lack conviction that the semiconductor cycle has topped.

SBI Cards and Payment Services announced an interim dividend of Rs 2.5 per equity share for FY26, with a record date of March 11. The company also extended the term of Executive Vice President Ved Prakash. Despite recent stock declines, the company reported a 45% YoY rise in net profit for Q3 FY26.

TCS share price: TCS CEO K Krithivasan said the company is in advanced discussions with multiple hyperscalers to build more AI data centres in India, citing strong demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure. The IT major expects India to require up to 10 gigawatts of AI data centre capacity by 2030, highlighting significant investment opportunities.

Indian defence stocks are seeing renewed investor interest amid escalating global geopolitical tensions, particularly the Iran-Israel conflict. Following a significant rally in 2025 and a subsequent correction, these companies are now benefiting from hopes of increased export orders and strong domestic policy support. Analysts advise a selective approach, focusing on companies with robust order books and execution capabilities.

Gold and silver prices surged on MCX Friday. Investors sought safe havens due to Middle East conflict. The dollar weakened, making bullion cheaper. MCX Gold futures rose over Rs 1,577. Silver futures soared by Rs 6,800. International spot gold and silver also edged higher. Experts advise caution ahead of US job data.

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty opened lower on Friday, after a positive trade in the previous session. Escalating war between Iran and the Israel-US was among the key factors behind the market decline.

Investors are increasingly allocating money to multi asset funds, but most commodity exposure remains concentrated in gold and silver. Experts argue that true diversification requires exposure to a broader commodity basket including energy and industrial metals, which respond to different economic cycles and macro conditions.

China has set its lowest economic growth target in more than three decades, signalling rising economic pressures as the country grapples with a property slowdown, weak consumption and demographic decline. Beijing is focusing on technological self-reliance, higher research spending and housing stabilisation while maintaining defence expansion and long-term climate commitments.