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PE firm EQT closes $15.6 billion Asia fund, largest in region amid fundraising slump
Oversubscribed BPEA IX becomes Asia-Pacific’s largest PE fund as global investors consolidate capital with scaled platforms amid a 12-year regional fundraising low.
Benchmarks erase early gains amid volatility; Nifty dips below 24,200
The headline equity indices erased early gains to end marginally lower in a volatile session on Thursday. Tracking positive global cues, the markets opened higher on optimism around a potential US-Iran peace deal and held gains in the first half. However, selling pressure in the latter half wiped out intraday advances, pulling the Nifty 50 below the 24,200 mark. Private banks and auto stocks led the decline, while metal and IT shares provided some support. Volatility remained elevated due to the weekly expiry of Sensex derivatives and the ongoing Q4 earnings season, with investors closely monitoring signs of de-escalation between the United States and Iran.
Bears back on Dalal Street! Sensex tumbles over 700 points from day’s high, Nifty ends below 24,200
Indian stock markets faced significant intraday losses on Thursday. The Sensex and Nifty, after opening strong, reversed gains to end lower. This volatility coincided with the weekly expiry of Sensex F&O contracts. Despite the benchmark indices falling, smallcap and midcap stocks showed resilience. Key banking and auto stocks were among the decliners, while Trent and Zomato parent shares surged.

Why your portfolio needs more than just India and gold
India offers thousands of mutual funds, but portfolios remain concentrated; true diversification needs global exposure, multiple asset classes, and low-correlation strategies beyond domestic equities.

Retail flows stay resilient as MF AUM falls 10.1% MoM in March: Motilal Oswal
Equity mutual fund inflows hit a 17 month high in March 2026 despite a 10.1 percent drop in total AUM as markets corrected, SIP contributions and retail participation stayed strong
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Monday
Domestic markets extended gains with Nifty closing above 24,000, led by banking, auto, and consumer stocks. Easing volatility and bullish technical indicators signal strength, while global cues, crude prices, and geopolitical developments remain key factors influencing near-term market direction.
D-Street week ahead: Q4 earnings, Iran-US talks outcome to drive markets in truncated trading week
Nifty posted its best weekly gain since February 2021, rising 6% on easing geopolitical tensions and falling volatility. Analysts see continued upside toward 24,700, supported by technical strength, earnings momentum, and improving sentiment, though global cues, oil prices, and FII flows remain key risks.
INR settles lower amid lingering geopolitical uncertainties; RBI measures help retain support near 3-week high
The Indian rupee pared initial gains and settled for the day 24 paise lower at 92.76 (provisional) against the US dollar on Friday, weighed down by risks from rising global tensions, especially the US-Iran conflict. Rupee witnessed high volatility as the deadline for the RBI's instructions to banks to curb their overnight positions to USD 100 million closes on Friday amid heightened geopolitical uncertainty. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 92.58 against the US dollar, then lost ground to touch an intra-day low of 92.76 against the greenback. It also hit the day's high of 92.41 during the session. Indian shares rallied on Friday in a broad market rally even as fresh Israeli strikes on Lebanon cast doubt over the durability of the fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire. The Sensex closed at 77,550.25 and the Nifty 50 ended at 24,050.60.
Benchmarks rally on ceasefire hopes, lower oil; Nifty crosses 24,000 mark
The key equity benchmarks ended with strong gains on Friday, supported by improving risk sentiment. Optimism around a potential US-Iran ceasefire, softer oil prices below $100, a rally in global markets, and a strengthening rupee lifted investor confidence.

SILA raises $100 million from PE firm Permira to fund expansion plans
The investment signals rising global PE appetite for India’s tech-enabled business services, as SILA scales operations across 125 cities and 450 million sq. ft of managed assets.

Helios MF’s Dinshaw Irani says India looks oversold, stays cautious on IT stocks
Helios Mutual Fund CEO Dinshaw Irani said the fund has been actively deploying cash as Indian equities appear oversold after recent underperformance. He noted that consumption trends remain resilient for now, though prolonged global uncertainty could weigh on demand over the next few quarters. Irani remains cautious on the IT sector, warning that AI-led disruption, weaker growth expectations and margin pressures could keep valuations under strain despite recent corrections. Disclaimer: The views and investment tips expressed by investment experts on CNBCTV18.com are their own and not that of the website or its management. CNBCTV18.com advises users to check with certified experts before taking any investment decisions.
Nifty gave zero return to FIIs in 4.5 years. Can India win back fleeing foreign investors?
Foreign investors have experienced no returns in Indian stocks for four and a half years. A combination of war, currency weakness, and oil price shocks has led to record outflows. Global brokerages are downgrading India's outlook. However, some see current low valuations as a potential turning point for foreign inflows.