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Surging hedging costs show rising angst for India’s stock market
Hedging costs in India have surged to their highest levels since 2024, with the India VIX jumping far above realised volatility as traders brace for further turmoil. The Nifty 50 has mirrored global weakness sparked by the Iran war, signalling rising anxiety across India’s $4.8-trillion equity market.
India VIX eases 15% after doubling in one month. Can Trump’s Iran war remarks trigger a Nifty bounce back?
The India VIX eased on Tuesday after having doubled over the past month. US President Donald Trump’s remarks hinting at a possible end to the Iran conflict helped ease concerns around global oil supplies and possible inflation. The decline in volatility, along with a sharp drop in crude prices, lifted sentiment and raised hopes of a short-term Nifty 50 recovery.
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.
Sebi chief urges investors to stay calm amid global jitters
Sebi Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey advised investors to stay calm amid global market volatility, emphasizing India's strong domestic fundamentals. He highlighted the increasing participation of domestic investors, including individuals and mutual funds, in equities, now holding 36% of Nifty 50 free-float market capitalization. Meanwhile, NSE plans to appoint investment bankers for its IPO this month.
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.
US stocks slump, GIFT Nifty down nearly 100 points. How will stock market react on Tuesday?
Indian markets are set to open lower as weak global cues, falling US stocks and rising crude prices trigger risk aversion. Escalating Middle East tensions and supply concerns push oil higher, increasing inflation fears. Analysts expect volatility with Nifty likely trading within a cautious range.
Don't panic: SEBI chief to investors amid global volatility
SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey urged investors to remain calm amid global market volatility driven by geopolitical tensions unleashed by the Israel-US-Iran war. The Sensex fell 1,353 points to close at 77,566, while the Nifty declined 422 points to end at 24,028 on Monday, March 9.
Raajmarg Infra InvIT IPO to open March 11; anchor portion domestically
State-owned National Highways Authority of India-sponsored Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust (RIIT) on Monday said the anchor portion of its upcoming IPO will be allocated to only domestic investors. The anchor book will open for subscription on March 10. "We are in advanced discussions with anchor investors regarding the investment. The anchor portion will be allocated to domestic investors," NHAI Chairman Sathosh Kumar Yadav told reporters here ahead of its Rs 6,000-crore initial public offering. Of the issue size, over Rs 1,700 crore will be allocated to anchor investors. Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust's maiden public offering will open on March 11 and close on March 13. This will be the first time, NHAI is opening its asset monetisation programme to retail investors. The InvIT's IPO price has been fixed between Rs 99 and Rs 100 per unit. The initiative marks an important step in broadening public participation in the National Highway infrastructure growth story. The public I
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 ...
Oil surge and FII selling hammer equities; Sensex plunges over 1,300 pts
The key equity benchmarks ended sharply lower on Monday, extending losses for a second straight session as surging crude oil prices, continued foreign institutional investor (FII) outflows and rupee weakness weighed on sentiment. Brent crude moved past the $100 per barrel mark amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, heightening concerns about inflation and rising input costs for businesses. Persistent FII selling and weakness in the domestic currency further pressured the market, while global volatility and risk-off sentiment led to broad-based declines. The Nifty settled below the 24,050 level, dragged down by losses in auto, PSU bank and consumer durables stocks.
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.
Crude-led volatility may be short-lived; Quantum AMC sees opportunities in banks, IT, cement, realty
George Thomas, Fund Manager – Equity at Quantum AMC, believes the recent jump in crude oil prices, triggered by geopolitical tensions, could temporarily push inflation higher and weigh on global macro conditions. He noted that the base case remains that the tensions may not stretch for a long period. The situation could last for a few weeks or possibly a month, but may not drag on for much longer. If that plays out, crude prices could reverse just as quickly as they moved up. Despite the uncertainty, he believes current market levels offer reasonable entry points as the earnings cycle remains supportive. His fund has been adding exposure to a real estate company and increasing weights in select private banks, IT services firms and a cement player.