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Too early to call market bottom; prefer gradual investing via SIPs and funds: Anand Shah
Anand Shah of ICICI Prudential AMC, which manages funds worth ₹28,318 crore as of February 28, 2026, advises investors to avoid deploying cash aggressively as markets may not have bottomed yet. He recommends gradual allocation through SIPs or staggered investments, using a mix of ETFs and mutual funds rather than direct stock picking. Amid inflation, rising energy prices, and global shifts, Shah prefers value over growth and asset-heavy businesses. Commodity producers may benefit, while consumers like autos could face pressure.

Shareholder Lock-in: Urban Company, ICICI Prudential AMC among cos to become eligible for trading this week
More than 100 crore shares across nine recently listed companies are set to become eligible for trading this week as their respective shareholder lock-in periods expire. Among the companies where shares will become tradable are Urban Company, ICICI Prudential Asset Management Co, Aye Finance, and Fractal Analytics, though the expiry of the lock-in does not necessarily mean that all eligible shares will be sold in the open market.

Oaktree’s Poli Says Bigger Price Moves in Credit Are Coming
Oaktree Capital Management’s Danielle Poli says the moment for the distressed debt shop to scoop up the asset class in droves isn’t here yet as global credit markets remain relatively resilient.
Sebi issues guidelines for mutual funds on intraday borrowing from banks
Markets regulator Sebi on Friday issued guidelines for mutual funds to undertake intraday borrowing arrangements with financial institutions such as banks. Under the new framework, the board of an asset management company (AMC) as well as the board of trustees will be required to approve a policy governing the use of intraday borrowing facilities. Further, the AMC will also disclose the approved policy on its website, Sebi said in its circular. Sebi said intraday borrowings can be used only for specific purposes -- repurchase or redemption of units, payment of interest or Income Distribution-cum-Capital Withdrawal (IDCW) payouts to unitholders. The regulator also stipulated that the borrowing amount cannot exceed the "guaranteed receivables" expected on the same day. Receivables eligible for such intraday borrowings include maturity proceeds from TREPS (Triparty Repo in Government Securities), proceeds from reverse repo transactions, maturity proceeds from government securities s

Private banks may outperform PSUs after rally; ICICI Bank, Kotak among top picks: Digant Haria
Private sector banks could outperform PSU banks after a strong rally in public lenders, according to Digant Haria of GreenEdge Wealth Services. He said PSU banks benefited from improving asset quality and growth cycles, but valuations now favour private lenders. Haria prefers large private banks such as ICICI Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank and Axis Bank. He also sees opportunities in microfinance firms and gold loan companies like Muthoot Finance and IIFL Finance. Disclaimer: The views and tips expressed by investment experts on CNBCTV18.com are their own, not of the website or its management. CNBCTV18.com advises users to check with certified experts before taking any investment decisions.

NSE gets ready for IPO, finalises 20 bankers and 8 law firms
A total of 20 merchant banks have been appointed, setting a new record for India IPOs (the previous record was 18 banks for ICICI Prudential AMC).
Market volatility offering long term opportunities as valuations correct: Vikas Khemani
Vikas Khemani, Founder of Carnelian Asset Management and Advisors, says market volatility and geopolitical uncertainty are creating attractive long-term investment opportunities as valuations correct while economic fundamentals remain strong. He advises investors to stay focused on quality businesses rather than chasing stocks simply because they have fallen sharply. Khemani remains constructive on sectors such as banks, manufacturing and pharma, and believes India’s long-term growth story remains intact despite near-term uncertainty.
JPMorgan bullish on life insurers; initiates Max Financial at Overweight
Within the sector, Max Financial Services is JPMorgan's top pick, followed by SBI Life, HDFC Life, ICICI Prudential Life and LIC

Why Tata MF believes gold and silver will stay supported despite volatility
Gold and silver may stay supported due to geopolitical tensions, rising inflation, and supply constraints, says Tata Asset Management. Central bank demand and industrial use bolster them.

NHAI-backed Raajmarg Infra InvIT IPO opens on March 11: Check price band and other details
Ahead of the issue opening, the InvIT raised ₹1,728 crore from anchor investors including Life Insurance Corporation of India, ICICI Prudential Life Insurance, Kotak Mahindra Life Insurance and Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance.
RBI issues new rules on how banks can distribute dividends, links payouts to capital strength
The Reserve Bank of India has issued stricter prudential norms for bank dividend payouts and profit remittances. The framework links payouts to capital strength, asset quality, and regulatory compliance to ensure financial stability and adequate capital buffers across banks.

Cyient shares gain nearly 5% after partnership with Prospecta for data management platform
Shares of Cyient Ltd. surged nearly 5% after announcing a strategic partnership with Prospecta to develop a master data management platform for asset-intensive industries.