Markets & Startups Brief — March 10,

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Indian markets opened with a sharp relief rally today after Monday’s steep selloff.

This comes after a brutal Monday session when:

The primary trigger behind today’s rebound was a shift in global sentiment. Former U.S. President Donald Trump suggested that tensions involving Israel and Iran could ease, sparking relief across global energy and equity markets.

Oil markets reacted immediately. Brent Crude, which briefly surged near $120 per barrel, dropped more than 10% overnight, returning toward the $88–$90 range.

Monday’s crash hit banking stocks the hardest:

Other notable declines included:

These sectors will likely be the key indicators of whether today’s rally sustains.

Energy prices remain the biggest driver of global sentiment.
Airline stocks reacted quickly to the drop in crude prices, with InterGlobe Aviation rising as oil cooled.

India, being one of the world’s largest oil importers, is extremely sensitive to crude price swings.

On March 9:

This indicates that domestic institutions are currently cushioning the market. Investors are watching whether foreign investors return if oil prices stabilize.

India will release its February inflation data later this week.

January’s inflation came in at 2.75%, above expectations of 2.4%.
A higher-than-expected number could revive concerns about future interest rate policy.

Three developments shaping the startup ecosystem this week.

Bengaluru-based home services startup Pronto raised $25 million in Series B funding led by Epiq Capital.

The company now handles nearly 18,000 daily bookings across multiple cities and has reached a valuation of $100 million.

The government updated its startup framework, extending the period deep-tech companies qualify as startups to 20 years.

The revenue limit for startup benefits has also been raised to ₹3 billion, up from ₹1 billion, providing more room for high-growth technology ventures.

Following a record-breaking 2025 for startup listings, momentum remains strong in 2026.

India’s startup ecosystem continues progressing toward public market maturity.

Markets punish panic and reward patience — but only when investors understand why markets move.

Today’s relief rally after Monday’s ₹7.5 lakh crore market selloff is a classic reminder:
the sharpest recoveries often follow the deepest fear.

Investors who understood the drivers of the selloff were the ones positioned to act when panic peaked.

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