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US-Iran war puts ₹70,000 cr dent in LIC's portfolio; banks, L&T worst hit
Holdings in SBI, ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank accounted for more than one-fifth of the losses for Life Insurance Corporation of India; while L&T alone created a 11 per cent dent, shows ACE Equity data.
Market Trading Guide: Apollo Pipes among 3 stock recommendations for Tuesday
Sensex and Nifty plunged nearly 2% as rising crude oil prices, weak global cues and escalating West Asia tensions triggered heavy selling. Foreign fund outflows and a weaker rupee added pressure. Analysts recommend Apollo Pipes, Aurobindo Pharma and Tata Steel for potential short-term gains.
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.
Stock market crash: IRCTC, Tata Motors PV, HDFC Bank among 787 stocks that hit 52-week low as investors lose over ₹9 lakh crore - Upstox
Stock market crash: IRCTC, Tata Motors PV, HDFC Bank among 787 stocks that hit 52-week low as investors lose over ₹9 lakh croreUpstox
Sensex stocks: HDFC Bank, TCS, Asian Paints, IndiGo, Trent hit 52-week lows
Ambuja Cements, DLF, Dixon, Gail, Indian Hotels, Shree Cement, REC, Tata Motors PV, Wipro, Suzlon, Coforge, and Info Edge, among the BSE 100 index, also hit their respective 52-week lows amid Iran war
Sensex surges 900 points, Nifty ends at 24,766; Adani Ports, BSE, Mazagon Dock rally
Broader markets outperformed the benchmarks during the session. The Midcap index climbed 867 points to end at 57,793, while the Nifty Bank index advanced 301 points to close at 59,056.
Watch | Sanjay Parekh on where he sees value in banks, IT, cement and telecom stocks
Sohum Asset Managers’ Founder & CIO, Sanjay Parekh, says markets look sluggish despite improving macro conditions, with Q3 Nifty earnings near 8–9%. He sees recovery in CVs (Ashok Leyland), credit growth at ICICI Bank and gradual picka a up in cement and steel. Portfolio stays domestic-focused: overweight telecom, NBFCs, industrials, cement, utilities, ports and logistics; underweight oil & gas and banks, zero FMCG. Watching IT names like Infosys and TCS, mid-cap tech (Persistent, Coforge, Mastek), defence HAL, quick commerce Zomato and Swiggy, and capital goods L&T, JSW Energy.
Market Highlights: Sensex, Nifty end flat after choppy session; BEL rises 2%, Trent drops 2% - The Economic Times
Market Highlights: Sensex, Nifty end flat after choppy session; BEL rises 2%, Trent drops 2%The Economic TimesWhy did stock market crash today? Nifty50 ends below 25,450; BSE Sensex over 1,000 points down - top reaThe Times of IndiaSensex falls 500 pts from day's high, Nifty near 25,400: Weak global cues among key factors behind market...Moneycontrol.comStock Market Highlights: Sensex, Nifty end flat after volatile tradeBusinessLineStock Market Highlights: Sensex, Nifty end flat in volatile trade; defence, midcaps lead gainsCNBC TV18Stock Market Today Highlight: Sensex, Nifty end flat amid caution ahead of US-Iran talk; auto, pharma, PSU banks gainMintStock Market Today: Nifty, Sensex End Flat After Sharp Intraday Moves; HDFC Bank Top DragNDTV ProfitSensex plunges 1,000 points: Why is the stock market falling today?India TodaySensex Today Tanks 1,068 Points | Nifty Below 25,450 | 5 Reason Why Indian Share Markets Are FallingEquitymaster
AI disruption may create new sector winners: Trust MF's Mihir Vora
Trust Mutual Fund CIO Mihir Vora expects IT services firms to adapt their business models over time, while data centre and power infrastructure companies may benefit from rising AI demand. Vora remains constructive on markets, favouring financials, infrastructure, and selective growth sectors.
Top gainers & Losers on Feb 20: ABB, Thermax, KEI Industries, PB Fintech, Canara Bank, Siemens among top gainers
The Indian stock market recovered on February 20, with the Nifty 50 rising 0.46% to 25,570. Financials, metals, and FMCG sectors drove support, while broader markets showed mixed results, and oil prices surged due to geopolitical concerns.
Nandish Shah of Motilal Oswal expects positive earnings momentum for banks, recommends these 2 PSU banking stocks to buy
Nandish Shah favors SBI and Indian Bank for their strong performance, healthy credit growth, and improved asset quality. SBI's NIM is projected at 3%+ in FY26, while Indian Bank shows steady margins. Both banks have raised earnings estimates for FY27 and FY28, indicating a positive outlook.