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Retail flows stay resilient as MF AUM falls 10.1% MoM in March: Motilal Oswal
Equity mutual fund inflows hit a 17 month high in March 2026 despite a 10.1 percent drop in total AUM as markets corrected, SIP contributions and retail participation stayed strong
INR settles lower amid lingering geopolitical uncertainties; RBI measures help retain support near 3-week high
The Indian rupee pared initial gains and settled for the day 24 paise lower at 92.76 (provisional) against the US dollar on Friday, weighed down by risks from rising global tensions, especially the US-Iran conflict. Rupee witnessed high volatility as the deadline for the RBI's instructions to banks to curb their overnight positions to USD 100 million closes on Friday amid heightened geopolitical uncertainty. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 92.58 against the US dollar, then lost ground to touch an intra-day low of 92.76 against the greenback. It also hit the day's high of 92.41 during the session. Indian shares rallied on Friday in a broad market rally even as fresh Israeli strikes on Lebanon cast doubt over the durability of the fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire. The Sensex closed at 77,550.25 and the Nifty 50 ended at 24,050.60.
Vinay Rajani of HDFC Sec suggests GE Shipping, Arvind shares to buy for short-term
On April 6, Nifty 50 and Sensex fell, continuing a trend of losses amid concerns over Middle East tensions. Nifty 50 dropped 0.47% to 22,606.1, while Sensex fell 0.59% to 72,886.6. Eleven out of sixteen sectors reported losses, with small-cap down 0.3%.
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HDFC Sky democratizes investment research with free, expert insights for retail investors, offering clear recommendations, AI-driven fund selection, real-time updates, and risk tools.
INR tumbles to new lifetime lows; Benchmark indices melt amid West Asia conflict and escalating oil prices
The Indian rupee slumped to close at a fresh record low of 92.37 (provisional) against the US dollar on Friday as crude oil prices crossed USD 101/barrel amid the raging West Asia conflict. A stronger greenback, heavy foreign fund outflows and sustained selling in the domestic equity markets further weighed on the rupee. At the interbank foreign exchange, the local unit opened at 92.33 and kept losing ground to hit a fresh intra-day low of 92.47 against the US dollar. It eventually settled at its lifetime low of 92.37 (provisional), down 11 paise from its previous close. Indian shares plunged on Friday to extend their recent string of losses as oil prices climbed back above $100 a barrel amid an ongoing conflict in West Asia involving Iran, Israel and the United States. The Sensex dropped by 1,470 points to close at 74,563, while the Nifty 50 fell 488 points, settling at 23,151.
Rupee at 100 vs US dollar - Can US-Iran war, surging crude oil prices push domestic unit to three-digit mark next week?
The Indian Rupee fell to a record low of 92.44 against the US Dollar due to rising oil prices, geopolitical tensions, and foreign fund outflows. Domestic stocks also declined sharply, contributing to currency pressures and inflation concerns, with experts warning of potential further depreciation.
INR recovers from record lows but settles beyond 92/$ mark
The Indian rupee recovered from record low levels and settled with a loss of 16 paise at 92.17 (provisional) against the US dollar on Thursday as global crude oil prices stayed on an upward trajectory amid the raging war in West Asia. A stronger greenback and volatility in the domestic equity markets further weighed on the rupee, which was already on a weak footing in early trade due to heavy foreign fund outflows. Indian shares fell sharply on Thursday to extend losses from the previous session as the prospect of a quick end to the war in West Asia thinned and trade tensions resurfaced. At close, the Sensex declined 829.29 points, or 1.08 per cent, to settle at 76,034.42, taking its two-day decline to 2,171.56 points. While the Nifty slipped 227.70 points, or 0.95 per cent, to close at 23,639.15, it slipped 2.56% in two sessions. At the interbank foreign exchange, the local unit opened at 92.25 but kept slipping to touch its record intra-day low against the greenback at 92.36. ...
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.
Arvind Smartspaces stock surges 13% after Pirojsha Adi Godrej buys 8.2 lakh shares via block deal
At the end of the December quarter, the HDFC Capital Fund held 8.8% stake in the company. Meanwhile, Godrej did not hold any previous stake in the firm, as per data available in the stock exchanges.,
Block Deal: HDFC Capital fund sells 1.8% stake in Arvind SmartSpaces for ₹41 crore
HDFC Capital sold a 1.8% stake in Arvind SmartSpaces for ₹41 crore. Pirojsha Godrej bought 8.2 lakh shares at ₹498 each. Shares fell 1.04% to ₹502.50.
INR crashes to fresh record low as oil surges past $100 mark amid Middle East tensions
The Indian rupee crashed to its all-time closing low of 92.35 (provisional) against the US dollar on Monday, losing 53 paise during the session, as global crude oil prices saw a sharp spike, and the greenback strengthened amid worsening conflict in the Middle East. Withdrawal of foreign funds amid intense selling in domestic equity markets further pressured the rupee. Indian shares slumped on Monday as the Iran-Israel-U.S. war entered its 10th day and the Strait of Hormuz, a critical trade route, remained shut for the sixth consecutive day. The benchmark BSE Sensex ended down 1,352.74 points, or 1.71 percent, at 77,566.16 after hitting a low of 76,424.55 earlier. The broader NSE Nifty index hit an intraday low of 23,697.80 before recovering some lost ground to close down 422.40 points, or 1.73 percent, at 24,028.05. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 92.22 and rose briefly to 92.15 but kept losing ground through the session before eventually settling at its ...
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.