Just in today's deals, Sensex and Nifty 50 declined over 1% each as the ongoing US-Iran war kept market sentiment cautious. This comes after a strong rebound in the previous session on falling oil prices and hopes of the war nearing an end. Geopolitical conflicts often trigger sharp market volatility, but experts say history suggests that long-term investors should remain disciplined rather than react emotionally to short-term events. He added that corrections triggered by such events can often create attractive buying opportunities, particularly in sectors with strong growth prospects. Moroever, according to Axis Asset Management, geopolitical crises have repeatedly tested market sentiment but rarely changed the long-term trajectory of Indian equities.

Source: Mint March 11, 2026 11:29 UTC