Iran War Threatens Indian Economy: Stock Market Plunges, Supply Chains Hit

• Intensified West Asia conflict impacts Indian company earnings and global supply chains, signaling further stock market declines.
• Sensex fell 6.5% in 42 sessions, Nifty 50 hit September 2025 low; IT stocks like Infosys, TCS, HCL Tech dropped 11-30%.
• Rising crude oil prices (8-month high) due to Gulf tensions, impacting India's 85% energy import dependency, especially via Strait of Hormuz.
• Gold and silver price surge (86-200%) widens trade deficit; weakening rupee and rising import bill are negative market signals.
• Airlines, infrastructure (Larsen & Toubro), and over 800 stocks (paint, tires, basmati exports) hit 52-week lows due to global turmoil.