US-Iran Conflict Triggers Market Turmoil and Political Uproar in India

Brief By Hindustan Times / 3:22 PM on 09 Mar 2026

Escalating tensions in West Asia following the US-Iran confrontation sent shockwaves through India on Monday, triggering a sharp fall in stock markets and protests in Parliament. The Sensex plunged over 2,400 points while the Nifty also declined significantly. Opposition leaders criticised the government’s response, as lawmakers raised concerns over economic and geopolitical implications.