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Stocks to buy or sell: Dharmesh Shah of ICICI Sec suggests buying Astra Microwave Products shares on March 9
Escalating crude oil prices are set to impact India's economy and stock market, leading to inflation worries and a weaker rupee. The Nifty 50 is expected to decline as geopolitical tensions rise, with a notable shift towards safer investments observed in the market.

How Sebi’s mutual fund fee overhaul will make life harder for small distributors
About 90% of distributors, who contribute about 40-50% of the mutual fund industry's assets under management, worth ₹81 trillion, are likely to be non-GST-compliant, say experts. New rules will make compliance difficult for them, forcing them to partner with larger platforms.

Markets in ‘fear phase’, deploy money in autos, banks, capital goods: AlfAccurate’s Rajesh Kothari
The sharp correction in Indian equities triggered by fears of a prolonged war in West Asia should be viewed as a buying opportunity, according to Rajesh Kothari, Managing Director at AlfAccurate Advisors.Benchmark indices declined nearly 3% this week — their steepest weekly fall in over a year — as rising crude oil prices and geopolitical tensions rattled investor sentiment. Financial stocks led the decline, with the Nifty Bank logging its biggest weekly drop in 14 months.However, Kothari believes the selloff reflects sentiment rather than a deterioration in underlying economic fundamentals.“We are currently in a fearful phase of the market. When others are fearful, that’s usually the time to be greedy,” Kothari told CNBC-TV18, advising investors to deploy money gradually over the next 30–60 days rather than attempting to time the market.He emphasised that the outcome of the West Asia conflict is less important for markets than its duration. While companies with exposure to the Middle East could face short-term uncertainty, the broader domestic growth story remains intact.Against this backdrop, Kothari highlighted four sectors that investors should focus on.Autos remain a key bet, supported by strong demand trends and low inventory levels across the industry. February sales data was robust, and leading automakers have reported healthy growth, signalling sustained momentum.Banking and financials are another preferred sector. Credit growth has improved to around 13% from about 8.5% earlier, while asset quality remains strong. According to Kothari, the sector could become a “strong buy on declines” if crude-driven inflation concerns ease.He also sees opportunities in capital goods, particularly companies reporting strong order inflows as India’s investment cycle picks up.Lastly, hospitals stand out as a defensive play. The sector remains largely insulated from geopolitical risks and technological disruptions such as artificial intelligence.“These are strong India stori
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Tencent Cloud Europe sells 1% stake in PB Fintech for ₹695 crore in block deal
Goldman Sachs Bank Europe SE purchased PB Fintech shares worth ₹182 crore. Societe Generale and Viridian Asia Opportunities Mutual Fund acquired shares valued at ₹100.5 crore each. Shares of PB Fintech Ltd ended at ₹1,428.15, down by ₹47, or 3.19%, on the BSE today, March 6.

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.

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.

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

Vinay Rajani of HDFC Sec suggests HDFC Gold ETF, Oil India shares to buy in the near-term
The Indian stock market fell significantly on March 2, with the Sensex down 2,743 points and the Nifty 50 plummeting over 500 points due to geopolitical tensions and foreign capital withdrawals, resulting in a loss of ₹8 lakh crore in market capitalization.