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Brent near $80, Rupee at 91 and Nifty 50 around 24,800 — How can investors protect portfolios amid US-Iran war?

March 3, 2026

The escalating conflict in the Middle East, marked by the assassination of Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and retaliatory strikes by Iran, has significantly heightened geopolitical risks, leading to a marked decline in global and Indian equity markets. The Nifty 50 index dropped sharply, reflecting a loss of around ₹6 lakh crore in investor wealth as investors pivoted to safer assets amidst the turmoil.

Brent near $80, Rupee at 91 and Nifty 50 around 24,800 — How can investors protect portfolios amid US-Iran war?

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Key Highlights

Escalation in the US-Iran conflict following the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Iran retaliated with attacks on US-linked assets across several countries in the region.
Nifty 50 index fell to near 24,600, ending the day at 24,865, down 1.24%.
Investors lost approximately ₹6 lakh crore in a single day due to the geopolitical tensions.
Shift towards safe-haven assets like gold and US dollars amid market instability.

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Brent near $80, Rupee at 91 and Nifty 50 around 24,800 — How can investors protect portfolios amid US-Iran war?

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