On Monday morning the markets fell sharply, as the Asian markets globally plunged by 3 per cent amidst weaker global cues. The International Monetary Fund, on Saturday, said that the war between Russia and Ukraine will have a severe effect on the global economy as the commodities prices have already surged, coupled with the harm to human life and the unprecedented sanctions on Russia. 

At 11.45 am on Thursday, the core equity indices i.e., Sensex and Nifty 50 were trading higher amidst the increasing tension between Russia and Ukraine. The Sensex was at 55,623.60, up by 154.70 points or 0.28 per cent, while Nifty was at 16,644.60, up by 38.65 points or 0.23 per cent from the last trading session.      

At 12.30 pm on Monday, the core equity indices i.e., Sensex and Nifty 50 were trading flat at 55,880.51, up by 21.99 points or 0.04 per cent, while Nifty was at 16,674.50, up by 16.10 points or 0.83 per cent from the last trading session.   

 At 12.30 pm on Friday, the core equity indices i.e., Sensex and Nifty 50 were seen rebounding from yesterday’s levels as the markets react to the responses made by the West and its allies with regards to Russia’s attack on Ukraine. The Sensex was trading at 56,006.46, up by 1476.55 points or 2.71 per cent, while Nifty was at 16,929.98, up by 480.20 points or 2.92  per cent from the last trading session.    

At 12.30 pm on Thursday, the core equity indices i.e., Sensex and Nifty 50 were seen extending the losses since their opening, as Russia finally strikes Ukraine and has reportedly destroyed Ukraine airbases. The Sensex was trading at 55,486.52 down by 1740.51 points or 3.04 per cent, while Nifty was at 16,533.60, down by 540.75 points or 3.17 per cent from the last trading session.     

At 12.15 pm on Wednesday, the core equity indices i.e., Sensex and Nifty 50 were recovering amidst relaxed oil prices, and the changing political dynamics arising due to the Ukraine-Russia conflict. The Sensex was trading at 57,554.93 up by 254.24 points 0.44 per cent, while Nifty was at 17,162.40, up by 70.20 points or 0.41 per cent from the last trading session.   

At 1 pm on Tuesday, the core equity indices i.e., Sensex and Nifty 50 were trading in deep red amidst the rising geopolitical crisis between Ukraine and Russia, with India officially preparing to send flights to repatriate its citizens safely. The Sensex was trading at 56,792.71 down by 890.88 points 1.54 per cent, while Nifty was at 16,941, down by 265.65 points or 1.54 per cent from the last trading session.    

At 3.30 pm on Thursday, the core equity indices i.e., Sensex and Nifty 50 saw a correction similar to the last trading session. The Sensex was at 57,824, down by 172.68 points or 0.30 per cent, while Nifty was at 17,283.80 down by 38.40 points or 0.22 per cent from the last trading session.   

At noon on Tuesday, the core equity indices i.e., Sensex and Nifty 50 were seen trading on the greener side. The Sensex was at 57,297.66, up by 891.82 points or 1.58 per cent, while Nifty was at 17,103.95 up by 260.10 points or 1.54 per cent from the last trading session.   

On Monday, the equity markets experienced a bearish day due to increasing tension between the US and Russia over Ukraine which caused a rise in oil prices and led investors to dump risky assets. Sensex ended 3 per cent down at 56,405.84 levels whereas Nifty contracted 3.06 per cent settling at 16,842.80 level.