Cash market turnover surged to a 19-month high in March as volatility spiked amid the West Asia crisis, with elevated trading activity, foreign outflows, and sharp wealth erosion reflecting heightened risk aversion across Indian equities.
The West Asia crisis-triggered sell-off has unsettled almost all asset classes, reinforcing a global risk-off sentiment. Indian equities were no exception, with Dalal Street witnessing a sharp rise in trading intensity. The combined average daily turnover on both exchanges (BSE and NSE) rose to ₹1.31 lakh crore in March, the highest since August 2024, indicating heightened market participation amid uncertainty. The average turnover in February stood at ₹1.23 lakh crore.
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