Negative Iranian lawmakers are considering toll and tax on ships passing through Hormuz Strait, which may increase import-export costs globally.

As per astrology view, some important turning dates are 25th, 27th and 30th March & 2nd, 7th and 10th April 2026

Alert: After the war, many people have started trading in crude and natural gas. Stay away from commodities trading if the setup is not clearly understood. Do not get lured by seeing others’ profits as these are high-risk trades. Individual traders should trade only with proper risk management and be prepared for losses if adverse news emerges overnight.

Geopolitical risks remain elevated. Reports suggest Iran may continue the closure of the Strait of Hormuz while tensions escalate across West Asia. Analysts warn crude could surge towards $150 per barrel if the disruption continues, which may pressure global markets. As per market grapevine, if tensions persist, Nifty may test or break the April 2025 low while redemption pressure in equity mutual funds could rise.

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ETFs have also seen sharp declines NIFTYBEES -13.30%, BANKBEES -13.20%, MODEFENCE -14.25%, AUTOBEES -17.36%, PSUBANKBEES -13.94%, HDFCSML250 -21.30% and MID150BEES -12.30%. Due to this fall, investors are reportedly shifting funds towards bank FD, PPF, debt funds and other small saving schemes as per market grapevine.

Alert Nearly 95% cash stocks are down 20–90% from highs, leaving many investors stuck. As per market grapevine, many investors are stopping SIPs and shifting funds to bank FD, PPF, small saving schemes and precious metals. In March, salaried investors are reportedly preferring PPF for tax saving instead of ELSS mutual funds.

Trading update: Last trading day for FY25–26 is 27th March 2026. Pay-in/pay-out will be on 30th March 2026. Markets remain closed on 31st March 2026 due to Shri Mahavir Jayanti. Trades on 30th March will settle on 1st April 2026, the first trading day of FY26–27.

As per market veteran, investors are lying low until clarity emerges on the war situation. Crude above $80 remains negative for India and prolonged conflict may hit FY26–27 earnings growth by 3–5%. If tensions continue for 30–40 days, Nifty may test or break the 21743.65 level seen on 7th April 2025.

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