Indian equity benchmarks set for worst week in over a month amid escalating Mideast conflict

ReutersMar 6, 2026 6:57 AM

India's Nifty 50 .NSEI and Sensex .BSESN down 0.6% each as Middle East war intensifies

Benchmarks down 2.2% so far this week, set for biggest losses in more than a month

Broader small-caps .NIFSMCP100 and mid-caps .NIFMDCP100 flat on Fri, but down 2.3% each for the week

Brent crude oil prices hover around $85 per barrel, on track for 17% weekly rise amid the conflict O/R

Higher oil prices detrimental for India, the world's third-largest crude importer, raising concerns over inflation

Fifteen of 16 major sectors down for the week; heavyweight financials .NIFTYFIN lose 3.5%

Tourism stocks .NIFTYINDTOURISM set for worst week since early January, while defence .NIFTYINDDEFENCE stocks set for fourth consecutive weekly rise

Top infrastructure firm Larsen & Toubro LART.NS sheds 5.6%; poised for biggest weekly drop in 11 months due to co's significant Middle East exposure

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