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NSE Holidays for Holi 2026: Domestic stock exchanges BSE and the NSE will remain closed today on account of the Holi holiday. India’s largest agri-commodity exchange NCDEX will also be shut in both sessions while MCX is shut for trading in the first session but will resume trading in the evening session.

The yen and euro weakened Tuesday as the escalating Middle East conflict heightened concerns over energy import costs and central bank responses to inflation. The dollar strengthened due to safe-haven demand, while Japan and Europe face greater exposure to rising energy prices. Traders are now anticipating a later Federal Reserve rate cut.

Clean Max Enviro Energy Solutions shares will list on BSE and NSE on March 2. Grey market signals suggest a weak debut. The IPO saw mixed subscription, with institutional investors showing interest but retail and non-institutional investors remaining cautious. The company is India’s largest commercial and industrial renewable energy provider.

Shree Ram Twistex shares will list on exchanges Monday. The company’s Rs 110 crore IPO saw strong demand, subscribed nearly 44 times. High net-worth and retail investors showed significant interest. Despite this, the grey market premium is flat, suggesting a listing near the issue price of Rs 104.

Kiaasa Retail’s shares are set for their BSE SME debut on March 2, with the grey market indicating a flat listing at its Rs 127 issue price. The Rs 70 crore IPO saw moderate overall subscription, though a small QIB portion was heavily oversubscribed. The company plans store expansion with IPO funds.

Foreign investors showed buying interest in Indian stocks in February. However, recent geopolitical tensions are causing concern. Experts believe FIIs may pause fresh investments. They are likely to observe the evolving situation before committing further funds to emerging markets. This cautious stance could impact market sentiment.

Oil prices rallied sharply after US and Israeli strikes on Iran heightened Middle East tensions. Brent and WTI hit multi-month highs, with further gains likely amid supply risks through the Strait of Hormuz, potentially pressuring equities and oil-sensitive sectors.

Nifty closed lower after sustained selling, staying above long-term averages but showing short-term weakness below key resistance. Technical indicators suggest consolidation with corrective bias. Energy, infra and financials show relative strength, while IT, auto and midcaps lag in near term.

French bank BNP Paribas acquired 5.28 lakh shares of State Bank of India for Rs 64 crore. The transaction occurred through a block deal with Societe Generale. SBI shares have shown strong investor returns over the past year. The bank recently surpassed Tata Consultancy Services in market capitalization.

Infosys and Wipro ADRs tumbled on the NYSE amid AI-driven fears and higher-than-expected US wholesale inflation. Block’s CEO Jack Dorsey announced significant workforce reductions, citing AI’s potential to enable smaller teams to achieve more, a move that boosted Block’s stock. European markets mostly mirrored the pessimistic sentiment.