Crude shock! Investors lose Rs 34L cr since start of US-Iran war; where is your money safe?

 The numbers are staggering: on February 27 the combined market capitalisation of BSE-listed companies was Rs 46,325,200.41 crore. As of March 13, 2025, it has fallen to Rs 42,939,960.29 crore. That’s a loss of almost Rs 33 lakh crore in investor wealth over a span of two weeks and nine trading sessions! The numbers are staggering: on February 27 the combined market capitalisation of BSE-listed companies was Rs 46,325,200.41 crore. As of March 13, 2025, it has fallen to Rs 42,939,960.29 crore. That’s a loss of almost Rs 33 lakh crore in investor wealth over a span of two weeks and nine trading sessions!