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Operation Sindoor and Market Resilience: How India-Pakistan Tensions Barely Dent Nifty and Sensex

Market Reactions to Indo-Pak Military Tensions

Historically, the Indian stock markets have shown remarkable resilience in the face of geopolitical tensions between India and Pakistan. Operation Sindoor, India's recent precision strikes against terrorist locations in Pakistan and PoK, has followed this pattern, with minimal impact on the Nifty and Sensex.

Operation Sindoor impact: Why Nifty, Sensex are unlikely to be hit too much

Historical Data Shows Quick Recovery

An analysis of past conflicts, including the Kargil War and the Mumbai terror strikes, reveals that the Nifty 50 typically experiences modest declines of around 5%, followed by strong recoveries. This trend underscores the markets' focus on economic fundamentals over temporary disturbances.

Why Markets Remain Stable

Investors tend to look beyond short-term geopolitical tensions unless they escalate into full-scale warfare or significantly impact economic indicators. The current stability is also supported by robust FII flows and domestic institutions' cash reserves.

Expert Opinions on Current Market Trends

Experts like Anand Rathi and Dr. V.K. Vijayakumar highlight the strategic nature of Operation Sindoor and the underlying strength of India's macroeconomic fundamentals as key factors driving market resilience.

Looking Ahead

Unless the situation escalates to warfare or triggers economic sanctions, the current scenario presents a buying opportunity rather than a cause for alarm. Historical patterns suggest that markets will continue to thrive despite geopolitical tensions.