Weekly Market Update - March 20th, 2026

What it covers?

• Domestic equity markets declined for the fourth straight week, with benchmark indices BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 falling by 0.04% and 0.16%, respectively.
• Domestic equity markets fell amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and a surge in global crude oil prices.
• Bond yields rose amid elevated crude oil prices, which dragged the rupee to record lows.
• Yield on the 10-year benchmark paper (6.48% GS 2035) rose by 6 bps to close at 6.74% from the previous week’s close of 6.68%.

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