The US-Israel-Iran war has made the Strait of Hormuz a narrow sea passage in the Persian Gulf too dangerous for normal commercial shipping. About ~20% of the world's entire oil and gas supply passes through this strait every single day. When it becomes unsafe, that supply disappearsfrom global markets almost immediately.
SEDEMAC Mechatronics Limited, headquartered in Pune, is a leading designer, developer, and manufacturer of advanced, control-intensive electronic control units (ECUs) for high-volume applications in the mobility and industrial sectors.
February 2026 was a month that reminded markets that calm surfaces can hide turbulent undercurrents. The benchmark indices closed in the red for a third consecutive month, extending what has now become a familiar pattern.
The February derivatives series experienced elevated volatility, with the Nifty oscillating within a broad 1,770-point range, marking the widest movement since April 2025. The sharp swings were driven by key macro and geopolitical events, including the Union Budget, developments around the India–US trade deal, rising US–Iran tensions, and the Supreme Court’s decision overturning Trump-era tariffs.
USA: U.S. markets fell on Friday after January's producer price index was higher than expected, raising concerns about ongoing inflation and adding to market volatility. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 521 points, or 1.05%, while the S&P 500 fell 0.43% and the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.92%.
