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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.
Nifty IT hurtles toward historic 8-week bloodbath: AI death knell or ultimate bear trap?
Indian IT stocks are experiencing an unprecedented losing streak. This has wiped out significant market value and ignited a debate about artificial intelligence's future impact. Some investors see a major buying opportunity amid the sell-off. Foreign investors have exited, but one large mutual fund is aggressively buying. Analysts are divided on the sector's outlook.

Mirae Asset merges Sharekhan lending unit to consolidate NBFC operations
Mirae Asset Financial Services (India) merged with Mirae Asset Sharekhan Financial Services on March 11, enhancing their digital retail and high-value secured lending solutions.

Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund stake in Avanti Feeds crosses 5% after fresh share purchase
Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund increased its stake in Avanti Feeds to 5.02% after acquiring 62,044 shares. This acquisition occurred amid market volatility, with Avanti Feeds shares dropping 12.3% recently but recovering significantly earlier in February following a US-India trade deal.

US-Iran war, high crude oil prices could shave off as much as 4% from Nifty earnings: Somil Mehta, Mirae Asset Sharekhan
Expert view: Higher energy costs increase input expenses for several sectors, which could pressure margins and reduce overall earnings growth across companies in the Nifty index, said Somil Mehta, Mirae Asset Sharekhan.

AlphaGrep gets Sebi approval to launch mutual fund business
AlphaGrep has received approval from Sebi to launch its mutual fund business, aiming to provide retail investors with access to sophisticated investment tools.
11 stocks held by 100+ MFs in February surged up to 145% in FY26; 4 turned multibaggers
Mutual funds show strong belief in 253 stocks. Many of these have seen significant gains since the start of FY26. Over 100 schemes invested in these companies. Some stocks have delivered impressive returns, even becoming multibaggers. This indicates potential strength in these fund-backed companies.

Geopolitical crisis: WhiteOak Capital MF explains how much you should allocate to equity, debt, gold
WhiteOak Capital advises sticking to a pre-defined asset allocation during geopolitical crises, based on financial goals and risk tolerance, and rebalancing when needed.
Mutual Fund Inflows Stay Strong In February 2026 Despite Stock Market Volatility - Samco
Mutual Fund Inflows Stay Strong In February 2026 Despite Stock Market VolatilitySamco
Iran war boosts gold, silver appeal; Tata MF advises staggered buying
Tata Mutual Fund advises staggered investment in gold and silver as the Iran conflict fuels geopolitical uncertainty and strengthens safe-haven demand

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.
MFs pull back: Stakes cut in 11 smallcap stocks in Q3 after two quarters of buying
Mutual funds have sold shares in 67 BSE small-cap companies. This move follows two quarters of buying. Many of these stocks have seen their prices drop significantly this fiscal year. Some have gained substantially. However, the focus is on the major losers. This shift in mutual fund strategy warrants investor attention.