Global tensions between the United States, Israel and Iran triggered a sharp sell-off in Indian markets today, March 2. The Sensex plunged over 1,000 points (1.14%) to trade around 80,200, while the Nifty fell nearly 300 points (1.14%) to about 24,850. Investors sought safe havens as geopolitical uncertainty weighed on risk assets and trading volumes rose amid volatility across markets.