India’s benchmark equity indices witnessed a sharp Sensex Nifty fall in early trade on Friday (March 6, 2026), after a brief pause in the previous session. Rising geopolitical tensions in West Asia, continued foreign fund outflows, and weak global cues weighed heavily on investor sentiment.
The Sensex Nifty fall came amid cautious global market trends, with investors closely monitoring developments in international markets and crude oil prices.
Markets Open Deep in the Red
The 30-share BSE Sensex dropped 572.43 points to 79,443.47 during early trading hours. Meanwhile, the NSE Nifty declined 178.75 points to 24,587.15, highlighting the sharp Sensex Nifty fall at the start of the session.
Market analysts noted that persistent geopolitical conflicts in West Asia have kept investors cautious, contributing to the ongoing Sensex Nifty fall in the domestic equity markets.
Top Losers and Gainers
Among the major laggards in the Sensex pack were ICICI Bank, InterGlobe Aviation, Larsen & Toubro, HDFC Bank, UltraTech Cement, and Tata Steel, which dragged the indices lower.
However, some IT stocks provided limited support to the market. HCL Technologies, Tech Mahindra, Infosys, Tata Consultancy Services, and Bharat Electronics were among the stocks trading in positive territory despite the broader Sensex Nifty fall.
Global Cues Impact Market Sentiment
Weakness in U.S. equities and mixed trends across Asian markets further dampened investor confidence. In Asia, South Korea’s Kospi slipped more than 1%, while Japan’s Nikkei 225, Shanghai’s SSE Composite, and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng traded higher.
Meanwhile, Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, declined 1.17% to $84.41 per barrel, though concerns over rising oil prices remain a key factor behind the ongoing Sensex Nifty fall.
Experts Cite Geopolitical Risks and Inflation Concerns
Market experts believe that global tensions could continue to impact investor behaviour in the near term.
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Ponmudi R, CEO of Enrich Money, an online trading and wealth tech firm, said persistent geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are keeping crude oil prices elevated, raising concerns about renewed global inflation and tighter monetary policy conditions.
These factors are contributing to cautious global sentiment and adding pressure to the domestic markets, which is reflected in the recent Sensex Nifty fall.
FII Selling Adds Pressure
According to exchange data, Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹3,752.52 crore on Thursday (March 5). In contrast, Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) purchased stocks worth ₹5,153.37 crore, offering some support to the market.
Despite DII buying, continued FII outflows and global uncertainties remain key drivers behind the ongoing Sensex Nifty fall in Indian equity markets.