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Nifty IT hurtles toward historic 8-week bloodbath: AI death knell or ultimate bear trap?
Indian IT stocks are experiencing an unprecedented losing streak. This has wiped out significant market value and ignited a debate about artificial intelligence's future impact. Some investors see a major buying opportunity amid the sell-off. Foreign investors have exited, but one large mutual fund is aggressively buying. Analysts are divided on the sector's outlook.

Mirae Asset merges Sharekhan lending unit to consolidate NBFC operations
Mirae Asset Financial Services (India) merged with Mirae Asset Sharekhan Financial Services on March 11, enhancing their digital retail and high-value secured lending solutions.

AlphaGrep gets Sebi approval to launch mutual fund business
AlphaGrep has received approval from Sebi to launch its mutual fund business, aiming to provide retail investors with access to sophisticated investment tools.
Defence stocks build up on hopes war to spur spends
Indian defense stocks have shown resilience amidst global market turmoil, outperforming the Nifty. Investors are betting on increased defense spending due to escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia and a prickly neighborhood. Companies specializing in defensive systems and offensive platforms are attracting significant interest.

Infosys partners with Incora to deploy AI across global aerospace and defence supply chain operations
Under the multi-year alliance, Incora will work with Infosys to implement AI-enabled capabilities supporting its operations across more than 60 countries.
DCM Financial Services Ltd leads gainers in 'B' group
Hinduja Global Solutions Ltd, Super Spinning Mills Ltd, Arvind SmartSpaces Ltd and Escorp Asset Management Ltd are among the other gainers in the BSE's 'B' group today, 10 March 2026.
Defence stocks can rally up to 38%, says Motilal Oswal. Here are 4 reasons why
Defence stocks are poised for significant gains, potentially up to 38%, as global conflicts spur increased military spending. Motilal Oswal highlights Hindustan Aeronautics and Bharat Dynamics as top picks, citing rising geopolitical tensions, robust government budgets, and supportive defence policies. Strong order inflows further bolster the bullish outlook for these companies.
Seeing red everywhere? 40 stocks put together to buy amid Israel-Iran war
Global markets face volatility due to US-Iran tensions. Indian markets are impacted by rising crude oil prices. Analysts suggest focusing on nearly 40 stocks in sectors like defence, pharma, banking, infrastructure, and FMCG. These sectors offer resilience or potential benefits during geopolitical stress. Investors can protect portfolios by considering these strategic picks.

Motilal Oswal recommends buying these four defence stocks for up to 38% upside
Motilal Oswal said that the current West Asia conflict is likely to drive higher global defence spending as nations will prioritise security and military preparedness. It added that India's defence sector is well positioned to benefit from both rising domestic procurement and increasing export opportunity, supported by the government's push for indigenization and a growing reputation in the global arms market.

DSP Mutual Fund flags global shifts, expensive midcaps, IT lag: How investors may position portfolios
DSP Mutual Fund advises caution and diversification amid market risks like rising oil prices and high US equity valuations. AI spending by tech giants drives global markets.

Top Gainers & Losers on Mar 09: PG Electroplast, HPCL, RVNL, Meesho, Paras Defence, Bank of India among top losers
The escalating US-Iran war is driving the Indian stock market down, with the Nifty 50 and Sensex reaching 10-month lows. Rising crude oil prices and a weakening domestic currency contribute to a decline in investor confidence amid regional chaos.
Market correction a chance to rebalance portfolios, India may outperform from April: Quant MF
Sandeep Tandon, Founder & CIO of Quant Mutual Fund, says crude’s sharp spike may peak near $120–130 and remain elevated in the near term but is unlikely to sustain beyond a few months. He expects global markets to stay weak through 2026, while India could outperform from April after recent underperformance. Tandon advises investors to stay calm and use volatility to rebalance portfolios, adding selectively to sectors such aspharma, power, telecom, and select PSUs.