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Between last Holi and this year’s festival, 15 smallcap stocks delivered multibagger returns ranging from 150% to 500%. Backed by sectoral momentum and earnings triggers, these counters turned into standout wealth creators, highlighting the high-risk, high-reward potential of the smallcap segment over a one-year horizon.

Prediction markets are under renewed scrutiny in Washington after large wagers on geopolitical and military outcomes raised ethical and legal concerns. Lawmakers question whether such platforms enable profiting from nonpublic information, intensify conflicts, or undermine public interest, as regulators consider tighter oversight amid rapid growth.

India’s heavy reliance on Middle East crude and relatively low inventory buffers leave it vulnerable to prolonged supply disruptions amid escalating regional tensions. With Brent crude rising and alternative supplies uncertain, analysts warn that sustained instability around the Strait of Hormuz could significantly impact fuel prices and India’s macroeconomic stability.

Amidst the backdrop of international political unrest, Indian markets showcase an impressive ability to weather the storm. Recent analyses highlight that it is the long-term macroeconomic trends, rather than fleeting headlines, that shape market outcomes. With strong economic buffers and substantial domestic liquidity, India stands firm against external shocks.

Oil prices climbed above $70 as escalating US-Iran tensions raised fears of supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz. Analysts warn that while momentum remains strong, resistance near $77 could trigger consolidation. Markets are weighing inflation risks and the possibility of further geopolitical escalation driving crude higher.

Indian stock markets experienced a sharp downturn as geopolitical tensions escalated, with Sensex and Nifty seeing significant drops. Analysts anticipate continued short-term volatility due to the Iran-Israel-US conflict, though the long-term outlook for Indian markets remains robust, supported by strong domestic fundamentals and investor inflows.

Gold prices surged for a fifth consecutive session, reaching a four-week high as investors sought safe-haven assets amid escalating U.S. and Israeli air strikes against Iran. Fears of a protracted regional war and deepened uncertainty are driving demand for the precious metal, with silver, platinum, and palladium also seeing gains.

The rupee, which has lost 6.4% against the US dollar so far in FY26, had closed at 90.98/$1 Friday (February 27), while sovereign bond yields remained relatively unmoved.

The United States and Israel launched their most ambitious attacks on Iran in decades ​on Saturday, killing Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Oil and natural gas prices surged on Monday as the strikes and retaliation ​by Tehran forced shutdowns of oil and gas facilities across the Middle East and disrupted shipping in the crucial Strait of Hormuz.

The change has prompted at least three investor lawsuits - against AT&T, Axon Enterprises and PepsiCo - and potentially more to ‌follow. By stepping back, ⁠the SEC injected ⁠uncertainty into the engagement process, said Giovanna Eichner, shareholder advocate at Green Century Capital Management, a climate-focused Boston asset manager.