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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.
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Thursday
Indian stock markets, Sensex and Nifty, experienced a significant downturn on Wednesday. Both indices closed nearly 2% lower. This decline followed a surge in crude oil prices and heightened tensions in West Asia. Foreign fund outflows and selling in major bank stocks also contributed to the market's fall. Investors are now awaiting key inflation data from the US and India.
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.
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
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.
India’s equity mutual fund inflows rise after 2-month lull on earnings, US trade deal - Reuters
India’s equity mutual fund inflows rise after 2-month lull on earnings, US trade dealReuters
Everyone selling IT stocks after record crash, but this Rs 1.3 lakh crore mutual fund doing the exact opposite
While foreign investors fled India's IT sector, dumping Rs 17,000 crore in February, the PPFAS Flexicap Fund made a bold contrarian move. The fund aggressively bought shares in HCL Technologies, Infosys, and TCS, despite AI fears causing the Nifty IT index to plunge. This strategic accumulation contrasts sharply with analyst downgrades and widespread sector pessimism.

Market correction: Flexi-cap funds fall up to 23% in nearly 18 months; large caps decline over 12%
Indian equities downturn since September 2024 impacted mutual funds. Large-cap funds fell 6.98%, flexi-cap funds declined 8.67%. Motilal Oswal Large Cap Fund had the smallest decline at -1.16%. Samco Flexi Cap Fund dropped 23.38%.
Domestic investors control 36% of free float Nifty 50 market capitalisation, says SEBI Chairman
Individuals and domestic mutual funds together now hold about 36 per cent of the free float market capitalisation of Nifty 50 companies, said SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey, addressing the 30th anniversary of Nifty 50 at the National Stock Exchange (NSE).