Share Market LIVE Updates:With no clear signs of any de-escalation in the US-Israel-Iran conflict, the Sensex started on a weaker note on Monday. Negative global cues continued to weigh on Indian indices, and market sentiment remained under pressure. The BSE Sensex opened around 137.23 points lower to trade near 73,182.31 levels, while the NSE Nifty 50 also slipped in early trade. It dropped nearly 62.10 points to move around the 22,651.00 mark.

Negative global cues

The share market appeared impacted by global volatility, as uncertainty in international markets and rising geopolitical tensions kept investors cautious. The blockade at the Strait of Hormuz is keeping oil prices on edge, sending shockwaves across global economies.

FII outflows

Indian markets continue to remain under pressure due to sustained outflows by foreign institutional investors. Data shows that March 2026 witnessed one of the largest FII sell-offs on record, with foreign investors pulling out over Rs 1 lakh crore from Indian equities during the month, driven by global uncertainties, rising crude oil prices, and risk-off sentiment.

GIFT Nifty Today

GIFT Nifty traded around 82 points lower, indicating a weak and negative start for the Indian indices. Due to the intensifying U.S. escalation and the ongoing conflict, crude oil prices are soaring. They are trading in the range of USD 110 to 119 per barrel. This is adding pressure on global as well as domestic markets, dragging the indices down.

Asian Markets Today

Japanese economic data remained broadly positive, and the Nikkei 225 benefited largely from gains in the tech-heavy sectors. Strong performance in electronics, semiconductors, and related technology stocks supported the market’s upward momentum. Meanwhile, Chinese markets also posted positive returns, driven by improving sentiment in the real estate sector and broader economic optimism. Renewed confidence in domestic consumption, infrastructure spending, and supportive policy measures helped maintain investor interest, keeping key indices on a bullish trajectory.