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DIIs buy over ₹32,000 crore in March. Can they curtail stock market crash amid FII selling?
Domestic institutional investors have actively purchased equities in the Indian stock market, acquiring ₹32,786.92 crore in March 2026 despite a decline in the Nifty 50. SIP inflows in mutual funds remain strong, indicating domestic resilience amid foreign sell-offs and market fluctuations.
Market correction a chance to rebalance portfolios, India may outperform from April: Quant MF
Sandeep Tandon, Founder & CIO of Quant Mutual Fund, says crude’s sharp spike may peak near $120–130 and remain elevated in the near term but is unlikely to sustain beyond a few months. He expects global markets to stay weak through 2026, while India could outperform from April after recent underperformance. Tandon advises investors to stay calm and use volatility to rebalance portfolios, adding selectively to sectors such aspharma, power, telecom, and select PSUs.
Sensex, Nifty crash as crude nears $120: Any sector to hide in as Middle East war intensifies?
The surge in crude oil prices triggered a sharp selloff in Indian equities on Monday. The benchmark BSE Sensex fell nearly 2,400 points shortly after opening, while the Nifty 50 dropped more than 700 points, before recovering some of the losses. All sectoral indices were trading in the red.
INR plunges on boiling oil prices; DXY above 99.50
The Indian rupee plunged sharply in opening trades on Monday tracking a firm dollar overseas coupled with boiling international crude oil prices. WTI crude oil futures soared above $100 per barrel for the first time in three and half years amid escalating tensions in Middle East showing no signs of abating. Middle Eastern producers cut output as the Strait of Hormuz remains closed due to the Iran war. WTI price hit $115.49 per barrel, the highest since June 2022. INR opened at Rs 92.22 per dollar and hit a low of 92.34 so far during the day as compared to Fridays close at 91.82. Dollar is soaring at three month higher well above 99.50 mark. Negative cues from equities amid sharp sell off by foreign investors is also weighing on the local unit. Indian shares nosedived on Monday morning. The benchmark BSE Sensex was down 2,192 points, or 2.8 percent, at 76,726 in early trade while the broader NSE Nifty index slumped 665 points, or 2.7 percent, to 23,782.
Gold, silver ETFs trade with mild gains amid geopolitical uncertainty
At 9:23 AM, DSP Silver ETF climbed 0.32 per cent, UTI Silver ETF gained 0.27 per cent, and Groww Silver ETF rose 0.16 per cent
Mutual fund reset: 5 things every investor should do to their portfolio before FY27
Major regulatory, taxation and disclosure changes in India's mutual fund industry are reshaping portfolio strategy ahead of FY 2026-27. Investors may need to reassess diversification, debt allocation, costs, documentation and tax planning. Experts suggest a structured portfolio clean-up before March 2026 to adapt to the evolving regulatory and market environment.
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.
Stocks to watch: PB Fintech, Kwality Walls, Tata Power among 10 shares in focus on Monday
Stock market today: The Indian stock market benchmark indices, the BSE Sensex and Nifty 50, are likely to open sharply lower on Monday, tracking a global market sell-off as crude oil prices surged
Nifty 50, Sensex today: What to expect from Indian stock market in trade on March 9 after jump in crude oil prices
Nifty 50, Sensex today: The trends on Gift Nifty also indicate a gap-down start for the Indian benchmark index. The Gift Nifty was trading around 23,800 level, a discount of nearly 745 points from the Nifty futures’ previous close.
Top individual investors see mixed fortunes in December quarter
India's top investors experienced mixed results in the December quarter. While some portfolios saw gains between 2% and 11%, others faced declines of 3% to 19% amidst volatile market movements. Benchmark indices showed varied performance, with Nifty and Nifty Midcap 150 rising, while Nifty Smallcap 250 slightly dipped.
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