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Indian equities remain under pressure amid West Asia tensions, with Nifty slipping sharply from recent highs. Analysts see the 21,000–22,000 zone as a potential bottom, backed by technical patterns, valuations, and Fibonacci levels. While short-term rebounds are possible, weak momentum, FII outflows, and rising oil prices suggest volatility may persist, prompting investors to adopt a phased, long-term approach.

Indian stock markets, including the Sensex and Nifty, experienced a significant downturn, erasing early gains and falling sharply. Initial optimism surrounding the Strait of Hormuz traffic resumption quickly dissipated, leading to intensified selling pressure and pushing indices into negative territory.

Bitcoin surged past the $75,000 mark, propelled by strong technical indicators and significant derivatives activity, including short liquidations. The cryptocurrency experienced a notable rally, with Ethereum and several altcoins also showing gains, contributing to a rise in the global crypto market capitalization.

Realty body Naredco has partnered with Magicbricks to boost data analytics, research, and market intelligence. This one-year pact will see Magicbricks act as a knowledge and broadcast partner, delivering research reports and co-branded newsletters. The collaboration aims to foster a transparent, data-driven real estate sector, empowering consumers, investors, and policymakers with crucial market insights.

Shares of Adani Power rose on Tuesday, extending a weekly gain of 13% and hitting a four-month high. The rally is driven by strong technical momentum, rising summer power demand expectations, and a 1,600 MW thermal power supply order from Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is reportedly preparing a proposal to make quarterly earnings reports optional, allowing companies to instead report results twice a year. This potential shift, which could be published next month, aims to reduce shortsightedness and costs for public companies, though critics warn of reduced transparency and increased market volatility.

Oil prices surged over 2% as the Strait of Hormuz faces significant disruption due to the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. Allies have rebuffed calls to escort tankers, raising supply shortage concerns. The UAE has already reduced production, and some banks have revised longer-term price forecasts upwards.

Indian markets saw a volatile start, gaining over a percent as bargain hunters stepped in, pushing the Nifty back above 23,300. Investors are advised caution, awaiting sustained upward movement. Key stocks like RIL, Tata Motors, Sun Pharma, and Ola Electric are in focus due to significant corporate developments, including new supply deals and price adjustments.

In a move to bolster transparency within the banking sector, the Reserve Bank of India has announced that from April 1, 2026, banks must disclose their payments of deposit insurance premiums in their yearly filings. Furthermore, should a bank neglect to pay its insurance premium, this omission must be stated clearly.