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.   

On Tuesday, advancement in the Russia-Ukraine issue and a rise in oil prices led global markets to plunge sharply. Consequently, Indian equities opened sharp in red tracking overnight fall in the global market but could cut down their losses during the late 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.    

On Tuesday, equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty50 opened deep in red amid a sell-off across global markets after Russia ordered troops into eastern Ukraine. All sectors are trading in red, with the financial and IT indices being the major drag on headline indices. 

On Monday, the equity markets ended an extremely volatile trading session closing in red for the fourth consecutive session due to the ongoing Ukraine-Russia situation. Media and metal stocks witnessed profit booking at higher levels while some buying interest was seen in banking and financial stocks.

The markets opened lower amid weaker global cues on Monday. The Sensex was at 57,420.23, down by 412.74 points or 0.71 per cent, whereas Nifty was at 17,360.34, down by 0.87 per cent or 152.73 points. 

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.   

On Wednesday, the core equity indices ended in red after trading in a highly volatile session dragged by auto, bank, metal, and IT stocks.

Days after receiving in-principle approval from SEBI for launch of Electronic Gold Receipts (EGR) segment, BSE, India's leading and most diverse exchange, signed MoU's with the four regional associations from Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu. These associations include Thirunelveli Gold Silver Diamond Jewellery Traders Association, Nanded Sarafa Association, Saraf Suvarnkar Sangthna Pusad, and Ghadchiroli Zila Sarafa Association. Together these associations represent over 1,000 members involved in jewellery and bullion trade.

On Tuesday, breaking the two-day losing streak and experiencing purchasing in frontline indices, Indian equities recorded gains in the afternoon session, staying near the day's high point. The report indicating that India and the UAE are set to sign a free trade agreement (FTA) on February 18, uplifted the sentiments.