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Sensex, Nifty close 2% lower as geopolitical tensions, regulatory changes weigh on markets

Money Control · 21d

- Indian equity benchmarks, Sensex and Nifty, closed over 2 percent lower on October 3 due to escalating Middle East tensions, tightening SEBI regulations on F&O trading, and a surge in the Chinese market. - All 13 sectoral indices sank into the red, with Nifty Bank, Energy, and Auto leading the plunge. - Broader markets also declined, with the BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices shedding 2.3 percent and 1.8 percent, respectively. - The Middle East conflict escalated after Iran launched ballistic missiles at Israel, raising concerns of potential retaliation and disruption of oil supplies. Crude-sensitive stocks took a hit as oil prices approached $75 per barrel. - New rules introduced by SEBI for the F&O segment have raised concerns about lower trading volumes and reduced retail participation, affecting overall market liquidity. Foreign investors have redirected funds to the Chinese market, adding further pressure on Indian stocks.