Indian Market Plunges Most in Two Years as Oil Prices Ease to $106 at Opening Bell

Entertainment National Sports Markets Business & Economy Lifestyle World Astrology & Religion Technology Education & Jobs Auto Politics Viral Opinions

Loading more articles...

Indian Market Plunges Most in 2 Years; Oil Softens to $106 Amid Global Volatility

OB 20 MARCH

M

Moneycontrol•20-03-2026, 08:31

Indian Market Plunges Most in 2 Years; Oil Softens to $106 Amid Global Volatility

•Indian markets experienced their largest decline in nearly two years, reflecting broader global market trends.
•Asian markets largely fell following a volatile session on Wall Street, where major US indices like Dow Jones, S&P 500, and NASDAQ all declined.
•US futures saw a mild rise after a weak Thursday, but Wall Street's major averages are set for their fourth consecutive losing week.
•Oil prices dropped, with Brent crude falling to $105/barrel and WTI Crude at $92, influenced by comments on potential Iranian crude release.
•Precious metals also saw a selloff, with Gold falling 3% to $4,654 and silver sliding 3% to $72.

Read Full Article on Moneycontrol in English

✦

More like this

✦

More like this

शेयर बाजार में गिरावट से निवेशकों के 16 लाख करोड़ रुपये डूब गए.

US-Iran Tensions Wipe Out ₹16.32 Lakh Crore from Indian Stock Market

Nifty Could Plunge Below 21000 if Crude Stays Above $100: Emkay Global Warns

Nifty Could Plunge Below 21000 if Crude Stays Above $100: Emkay Global Warns

Market This Week

Markets See Mild Gains Amid Volatility; IT Sector Drags for Third Week

The escalation in the West Asia conflict has heightened global uncertainty and disrupted key shipping routes, pushing Brent crude over $100 per barrel and intensifying fears of supply disruptions

FIIs Dump Rs 9,366 Cr Equities; DIIs Buy Amid Market Turmoil

Market This Week

Markets Plunge: Sensex, Nifty See Largest Weekly Fall in 4 Years; Rupee Hits New Low

Rupee Vs Dollar.

Rupee Hits All-Time Low Below 92 Amid US-Iran War, Oil Price Surge