Indian stock markets are expected to open lower on Monday as Middle East tensions rise following US-Israel strikes on Iran and its retaliation, with key stocks like Adani Ports, ONGC, and Tata Motors in focus.
Stock to Watch Today 2 March, 2026 (Photo: File)
Stocks to Watch Today: The Indian stock market is expected to start the week on a weak note, with benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty 50 likely opening lower on Monday, 2 March, 2023. This comes as tensions escalate in the Middle East following joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran and retaliatory actions by the Islamic Republic.
Trends in GIFT Nifty, the offshore Nifty futures, also suggest a lower start for domestic markets. As of Sunday, GIFT Nifty was trading around 25,230, showing a discount of approximately 108 points compared to the previous Nifty futures close.
Investors are keeping a close watch on developments after reports of the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, in the US-Israel strike. On Friday, Indian equities had already experienced sharp losses as tensions between the US and Iran intensified, with Nifty 50 closing below the 25,200 level.
Given the ongoing US-Israel-Iran conflict, certain stocks are expected to be in focus:
Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone stated that its Haifa Port assets and infrastructure remain secure and fully operational, despite escalating tensions in the region.
Oil and gas stocks like ONGC and Oil India are likely to draw attention due to movements in crude oil prices following the US attack on Iran and the death of Khamenei.
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