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Indian equity benchmarks plunged as West Asia tensions and a Strait of Hormuz shutdown threat jolted global markets and spiked crude prices. Despite near-term risks to energy supplies and India’s import exposure, historical data show strong two-year rebounds after past geopolitical conflicts.

Tata Steel plunged 8% to Rs 194.43 amid a broader commodities selloff and sharp decline in metal stocks. Escalating Iran–Israel tensions, soaring crude prices, FII selling and slowdown fears dragged Sensex and Nifty lower despite the stock’s strong one-year outperformance.

Indian equities slide over 6% from peaks as US–Israel–Iran tensions push crude to 19-month highs. Midcaps are hit hardest, with several stocks plunging 40–50%. FII and mutual fund activity shows selective buying even as broader risk appetite weakens.

Indian sugar stocks rallied up to 18% after Strait of Hormuz disruptions lifted crude prices, raising expectations that Brazil will divert more cane to ethanol over sugar. Tighter global supply outlook and firmer sugar prices fueled sharp gains across sector counters.

Spanish stocks slid on Wednesday after fresh trade-embargo threats from ​the White House, while other regional benchmarks inched higher, after a bruising global sell-off that dragged stocks to more-than-one-month lows amid fears the Middle East conflict could widen.

The Indian rupee fell to ​its all-time low on Wednesday, as ​mounting concerns of a prolonged conflict along a major oil-and-gas ​corridor in the Middle East heightened the risk of a deeper energy shock and unsettled markets.

Indian IPOs are facing tough times this year. Most new listings are not performing well, with many trading below their issue price. This is due to a shaky stock market and global worries. Investors are cautious, preferring to wait for stability. Companies are delaying their IPO plans. The situation could improve when market conditions stabilize and global events become clearer.

Tata Motors’ domestic passenger vehicle sales rose 34% YoY to 62,329 units in February, while EV sales jumped 57% to 8,385 units. However, a cyber incident at Jaguar Land Rover caused a Q3 loss of Rs 3,486 crore and a 26% drop in revenue. Analysts say the stock remains sensitive to JLR performance, global demand, and margin recovery.

Shares of InterGlobe Aviation fell 5% to Rs 4,293, while SpiceJet plunged 8% to Rs 13.95, as the Iran-Israel conflict escalated. Rising crude prices, rupee weakness, and international flight cancellations threaten airline revenues. Geopolitical tensions could persist for weeks. US President Donald Trump warned that both sides have ruled out negotiations, keeping investor sentiment under pressure.

Fintech unicorn Moneyview Limited has filed its DRHP with SEBI for an IPO, aiming to raise capital through a fresh issue and an Offer for Sale. The company, a credit-led digital financial services platform targeting "Middle India," reported strong growth and profitability, with significant AUM and a user base of over 125 million.