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SEBI introduces voluntary debit freeze facility for mutual fund portfolios
SEBI has introduced a voluntary debit freeze facility for mutual fund folios, allowing investors to lock accounts and prevent unit debits until unlocked. The measure takes effect from April 30.

India’s MF industry could hit ₹800 lakh crore in 10 years: Raamdeo Agrawal
India’s mutual fund industry could grow ten-fold in the next decade, reaching ₹600–800 lakh crore in AUM, up from the current ₹80 lakh crore, predicts Raamdeo Agrawal.

Bitcoin regains strength, tops $70,000 to hit one-month high despite Middle East tensions
Bitcoin surged to a one-month high of $73,546, boosted by strong investor interest and Bitcoin ETF inflows, while Ethereum rose to $2,092. Solana also advanced sharply, trading at $91.45, up close to 7.6%, reflecting broad-based strength across digital assets.

HDFC Mutual Fund pares stake in Sundram Fasteners via ₹358 crore bulk deals
HDFC Mutual Fund sold a 2% stake in Sundram Fasteners for ₹358 crore through bulk deals on NSE and BSE; the stock hit a 52-week low on Wednesday.
11 midcap stocks plunge up to 50% from 52-week highs; how FIIs & MFs are positioned
Indian equities slide over 6% from peaks as US–Israel–Iran tensions push crude to 19-month highs. Midcaps are hit hardest, with several stocks plunging 40–50%. FII and mutual fund activity shows selective buying even as broader risk appetite weakens.

Silver ETFs tumble up to 9%; gold funds slide as global correction hits domestic trade
Gold and silver ETFs dropped sharply on March 4, with ICICI Prudential Silver ETF falling 7.3% and Tata Silver ETF over 7%. Gold ETFs also declined, with ICICI Prudential Gold ETF down nearly 4%.

Goldman Private Credit Chief Says Gating Is Feature, Not Bug
One of Goldman Sachs Group Inc.’s private credit chiefs said limits on fund withdrawals are “features and not bugs,” as the $1.8 trillion market comes under increasing pressure from investors looking to exit.

Stock market crash: What should mutual fund investors do as Dalal Street hit by US-Iran war? Experts share 3 strategies
The Indian stock market experienced a significant downturn on March 2, with the BSE Sensex dropping nearly 1,050 points. Analysts advise investors to maintain long-term strategies and avoid panic selling, as geopolitical risks often have short-lived impacts on the market.
Stock market crash: What should mutual fund investors do as Dalal Street hit by US-Iran war? Experts share 3 strategies - Mint
Stock market crash: What should mutual fund investors do as Dalal Street hit by US-Iran war? Experts share 3 strategiesMint

Gold, silver ETFs climb up to 7%: What’s behind the surge
Tata Silver ETF surged over 7% as ICICI Prudential Silver ETF, SBI Silver ETF, and Nippon India Silver ETF rose 6% amid West Asia tensions and US-Israel strikes on Iran.

Precious metals spike in India: Gold crosses ₹1.67 lakh per 10 grams, silver near ₹2.93 lakh per kg
Gold and silver prices surged in India and globally after US and Israel strikes on Iran, with gold hitting a one-month high. Analysts cite safe-haven buying amid escalating Middle East tensions.
Vishal Mega Mart promoter Samayat Services sells 14% stake for Rs 7,635 crore
Singapore government, MAS and HDFC Mutual Fund pick up over 6% stake in bulk deals at Rs 117 per share.