Equity Markets Pressured by Geopolitical Tensions; Key Stocks in Focus

Equity markets faced pressure last week due to escalating geopolitical tensions involving Iran, the US, and Israel, alongside weakness in technology stocks. Key stocks in focus include Adani Ports, whose Haifa Port operations in Israel remain secure amid the conflict; Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, reporting a 35% year-on-year sales increase in February; and Fino Payments Bank, where CEO Rishi Gupta's arrest in a GST evasion case has drawn government attention and public debate. GAIL appointed Deepak Gupta as its new Chairman and Managing Director.