Stock Market Today: Sensex, Nifty Opens Deep In Red After Iran Attack

Domestic equity markets opened the week on a turbulent note on Monday, March 2, 2026, as escalating tensions in the US–Israel–Iran war unnerved investors. Benchmark indices began trade with a sharp gap-down opening, reflecting heavy selling pressure right from the opening bell.

The BSE Sensex plunged as much as 2,743.46 points, or 3.37 per cent, during early trade to hit an intraday low of 78,543.73. The Nifty 50, too, tumbled up to 533.55 points, or 2.12 per cent, to touch a low of 24,645.10 for the day.

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