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Block Deal: HDFC Capital fund sells 1.8% stake in Arvind SmartSpaces for ₹41 crore
HDFC Capital sold a 1.8% stake in Arvind SmartSpaces for ₹41 crore. Pirojsha Godrej bought 8.2 lakh shares at ₹498 each. Shares fell 1.04% to ₹502.50.
INR crashes to fresh record low as oil surges past $100 mark amid Middle East tensions
The Indian rupee crashed to its all-time closing low of 92.35 (provisional) against the US dollar on Monday, losing 53 paise during the session, as global crude oil prices saw a sharp spike, and the greenback strengthened amid worsening conflict in the Middle East. Withdrawal of foreign funds amid intense selling in domestic equity markets further pressured the rupee. Indian shares slumped on Monday as the Iran-Israel-U.S. war entered its 10th day and the Strait of Hormuz, a critical trade route, remained shut for the sixth consecutive day. The benchmark BSE Sensex ended down 1,352.74 points, or 1.71 percent, at 77,566.16 after hitting a low of 76,424.55 earlier. The broader NSE Nifty index hit an intraday low of 23,697.80 before recovering some lost ground to close down 422.40 points, or 1.73 percent, at 24,028.05. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 92.22 and rose briefly to 92.15 but kept losing ground through the session before eventually settling at its ...
Quick Wrap: Nifty Auto Index declines 4.10%, NIFTY Tumbles 1.73%
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DIIs buy over ₹32,000 crore in March. Can they curtail stock market crash amid FII selling?
Domestic institutional investors have actively purchased equities in the Indian stock market, acquiring ₹32,786.92 crore in March 2026 despite a decline in the Nifty 50. SIP inflows in mutual funds remain strong, indicating domestic resilience amid foreign sell-offs and market fluctuations.
How much can Nifty 50 rise in case of a resolution to the US-Iran war? Check analyst targets
Experts suggest Nifty could recover to 24,500–25,000 if crude prices stabilise. Short-term volatility shouldn't deter long-term investors. Indian markets are pressured by high oil prices and geopolitical tensions, but corrections may present better entry points, say analysts.
Value emerging in markets; Nifty may rebound 1,000 points from lows: Nuvama AMC
Value is starting to emerge in the equity market after the recent correction, said Nikhil Ranka, CIO – Equity Alternatives at Nuvama Asset Management. Midcaps had already fallen sharply and usually face extra pressure in March due to year-end funding closures. Ranka said leverage in the system is now low, which means even modest buying from lower levels could move markets sharply, allowing the Nifty to potentially gain the first 1,000 points quickly.
Market ends with deep cuts; Nifty settles below 24,050 mark
Investor sentiment remained fragile due to escalating tensions in West Asia, as the conflict involving Iran, Israel, and the US intensified over the weekend. The developments pushed global oil prices higher and added pressure on emerging markets.
Markets slide on global rout; Sensex sheds 1,353 pts, Nifty claws back above 24,000
Closing bell: Indian equities closed sharply lower as global market weakness triggered broad-based selling. Banking and PSU stocks led the decline, while IT shares bucked the trend amid a spike in volatility.
Video | Indian Markets Crash | Will Nifty Slip Below 22,000 As Middle East War Shocks Stock Market? - NDTV
Video | Indian Markets Crash | Will Nifty Slip Below 22,000 As Middle East War Shocks Stock Market?NDTV
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.
Nifty crashes 5% in just 6 sessions as Middle East war induces massive selloff. More pain or a relief rally in sight?
March has been brutal for Indian markets, with the Nifty plunging 5.3% in just six trading sessions amid escalating US-Israel-Iran tensions. Crude oil surged nearly 29% in a single day, fueling volatility. Technical analysts say the Nifty has broken key support at 24,050, signaling strong downside momentum, while a meaningful reversal remains unlikely in the near term.
India VIX jumps 100% in one month. Could fear levels take Nifty further down?
The India VIX nearly doubled in a month, reflecting rising fear among investors amid geopolitical tensions and global uncertainty. Surging crude prices and persistent foreign selling have triggered sharp equity declines, with the Nifty 50 down 8%, keeping markets volatile and investors cautious.