Stock market crash: What should mutual fund investors do as Dalal Street hit by US-Iran war?

Experts share 3 strategies👇
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Stock market holiday: Both the BSE and the NSE will remain closed for trading on Tuesday, March 3. Meanwhile, the Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX) will be closed during the first half of the day

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A massive explosion occurred at the US Embassy in Riyadh. Plumes of smoke and fire were seen bellowing from the complex, sources familiar with the matter informed an agency.

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➡️ Ships hit in Hormuz, Iran says no to talks
➡️ West Asia tremors hit Street; stocks plunge 1.3%, oil soars
➡️ L&T data centres target $1 billion revenue by 2030
➡️ India, Canada relaunch trade talks, ink $1.9 bn uranium deal
➡️ Private firms may put ₹1 tn into road projects in FY27

#MintDataBites | Punctuality improved at six metro airports in January

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Pakistan's President Asif Zardari claimed India is gearing up for another war, urging for immediate negotiations. Amidst protests, he criticised India's water tactics as hydro-terrorism and defended military action against militants in Afghanistan, calling for the Taliban to disarm terrorist groups.

Read more: https://www.livemint.com/news/world/pakistan-president-asif-zardari-claims-india-preparing-for-another-war-pushes-for-negotiations-afghanistan-iran-war-11772505821003.html

Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday said the Union government's silence on the targeted ‘assassination’ of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was not a neutral stand but an abdication, and that it raises serious doubts about the direction and credibility of India's foreign policy.

Read more: https://www.livemint.com/news/not-neutral-but-abdication-sonia-gandhi-slams-modi-govt-silence-khamenei-assassination-iran-invokes-vajpayee-11772512034501.html

Chandra Grahan, also known as the lunar eclipse is set to occur today, 3 March. The first lunar eclipse of the year will be visible to 40% of the world's population. During this astronomical event, the Moon will appear red, and this phenomenon is known as 'blood moon.'

Let's find out more details about Chandra Grahan 2026 which will be the last total lunar eclipse until late 2028.

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Strait of Hormuz Crisis: 700 tankers pile up as security fears paralyse shipping amid US–Iran escalation, says report

https://www.livemint.com/news/world/strait-of-hormuz-crisis-700-tankers-pile-up-as-security-fears-paralyse-shipping-amid-us-iran-escalation-israel-war-11772523515766.html

US Fighter Jet pilot ejects over Kuwait after being shot down- she lands smiling | Viral video

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#MintMarkets | US-Iran war risk: Can Nifty 50 crash below 21,000 level? What experts suggest

https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/usiran-war-risk-can-nifty-50-crash-below-21-000-level-what-experts-suggest-11772532235109.html

Here is everything you need to know about what is advance tax, when is advance tax deadline, what are the penalties for missing advance tax deadline and more. 💰

https://www.livemint.com/money/personal-finance/advance-tax-payment-deadline-soon-what-is-it-who-needs-to-pay-advance-tax-what-happens-if-you-miss-due-date-11772515853626.html

Rahul Gandhi questions PM Modi's 'silence' on Khamenei – ‘Does he support assassination of a head of state?’

https://www.livemint.com/politics/rahul-gandhi-questions-pm-modis-silence-on-khamenei-does-he-support-assassination-of-a-head-of-state-11772534173452.html

#MintMarkets | Brent near $80, Rupee at 91 and Nifty 50 around 24,800

How can investors protect portfolios amid US-Iran war? 👇
https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/brent-crude-near-80-rupee-at-91-and-nifty-50-around-24-800-how-can-investors-protect-portfolios-amid-us-iran-war-11772468758337.html

RCB to play five IPL 2026 home matches in Bengaluru, two in Raipur. This decision brings relief to millions of RCB fans who feared their team might stay away from their beloved home ground, following the stampede that killed 11 fans after RCB's maiden title win.

https://www.livemint.com/sports/rcb-confirms-5-home-matches-at-m-chinnaswamy-stadium-2-in-raipur-for-ipl-2026-royal-challengers-bengaluru-11772540030278.html

The drug regulator has cleared Serum Institute to begin Phase III trials for a 2-in-1 covid-flu vaccine while simultaneously approving an Omicron-specific booster, marking a transition toward seasonal, variant-ready healthcare.

https://www.livemint.com/news/india-drug-regulator-approves-combined-covid-influenza-vaccine-trials-serum-institute-11772528169120.html

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Gulf leaders, including Oman and Kuwait, amid escalating West Asia tensions after US-Israel strikes on Iran.

https://www.livemint.com/news/india/usiran-conflict-pm-modi-speaks-to-sultan-of-oman-crown-prince-of-kuwait-raises-concern-over-indians-in-region-11772541280499.html

The war has raised fears that the conflict could spiral into a protracted regional war and deepen uncertainty. Spot gold was up 0.7% at $5,362.90 per ounce, as of 0452 GMT. In the previous session, bullion climbed to its highest point in more than four weeks after the U.S. and Israel launched strikes on ⁠Iran over the weekend.

Watch!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4LguyOlao8

Axios reports that Benjamin Netanyahu and Donald Trump began planning a potential strike on Iran’s nuclear program after a Dec 2025 meeting—while running an elaborate public deception campaign.

Watch how talks masked military prep with Israel, and how the attack unfolded.
https://youtube.com/watch?v=oDaCkNXlAwc

A Special National Investigation Court (NIA) in Jammu has issued a Letter Rogatory to the judicial authority in China for assistance in the Pahalgam terror attack investigation.

What is Letter Rogatory? 👇
https://www.livemint.com/news/india/what-is-letter-rogatory-special-nia-court-in-jammu-sends-one-to-china-in-pahalgam-attack-probe-11772550790725.html

Loud explosions were heard across the cities of Doha, Dubai and Abu Dhabi

https://www.livemint.com/news/world/explosions-heard-doha-dubai-and-abu-dhabi-amid-irans-missile-and-drone-strikes-across-gulf-us-israel-11772557988593.html