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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.

Top Philippine Fund Eyes More Stocks as Selloff Offers Bargains
The selloff in stocks fueled by the Middle East conflict provides a buying opportunity for the Philippines’ top pension fund as it weighs expanding its equities portfolio.

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.

Watch | See long-term upside in gold, expects near-term consolidation, says Christopher Wood
Jefferies Global Head of Equity Strategy Christopher Wood said gold retains strong long-term upside potential despite the possibility of a tactical consolidation phase in the near term. He noted leveraged investors may consider booking profits after recent gains. Wood has set a formal long-term target of $6,000–$6,500 per ounce but said prices could eventually reach $10,000 in US dollar terms. He added that gold remains his preferred asset over silver, energy or copper for long-term allocation.
Watch | Iran conflict unlikely to be prolonged; market flows remain stable, says Samir Arora
Helios Capital Founder Samir Arora said the ongoing Iran-related conflict is unlikely to turn into a prolonged war due to limited military capacity and rapid counter-responses from the US and Israel. He added that geopolitical tensions are not materially affecting market flows, noting that his offshore fund has received inflows of nearly ₹500 crore, which the firm plans to deploy immediately despite global uncertainty.
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.
Vishal Mega Mart bulk deal: Govt of Singapore, HDFC MF buy stakes as promoter sells 14% for Rs 7,636 crore
The Government of Singapore, HDFC Mutual Fund and the Monetary Authority of Singapore bought promoter shares worth thousands of crores in Vishal Mega Mart as Samayat Services LLP offloaded a 14% stake via bulk deals. The stock fell despite solid quarterly profit and revenue growth.

Central Bank of India partners with Canara Robeco AMC to distribute mutual fund products
Shares of Central Bank of India Ltd ended at ₹40.08, down by ₹0.35, or 0.87%, on the BSE.
Market Highlights: Sensex, Nifty end flat after choppy session; BEL rises 2%, Trent drops 2% - The Economic Times
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Sebi caps mutual fund overlap, forces schemes to truly differ
In a circular issued on Thursday, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) capped portfolio overlaps at 50% for sectoral and thematic equity schemes with other equity schemes within the same fund house, barring large-cap funds.