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SBI hires 5,783 as part of expansion drive
State Bank of India inducted 5,783 junior associates from 9,00,771 applicants. With this round of hiring, SBI has recruited more than 18,000 employees across roles and grades during the current fiscal year, marking one of its largest talent induction initiatives in recent years. SBI shares ended in the red at ₹1,173.30 on March 4.

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.

SBI says Deputy MD Nitin Chugh’s contract term ends March 3, 2026
State Bank of India announced Nitin Chugh's contract ends March 3, 2026, but he is relieved on March 2, 2026. Shares closed at ₹1,189.50, down 1.02 percent on NSE.
State Bank of India announces exit of Nitin Chugh as Deputy MD
SBI has relieved Nitin Chugh as Deputy Managing Director effective March 2, 2026, after completion of his contractual tenure.
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

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.
Fino Payments Bank denies GST evasion, rejects betting links
Fino Payments Bank said it has not evaded GST or promoted betting after its MD & CEO Rishi Gupta was arrested by the Directorate General of GST Intelligence in a probe into alleged illicit fund flows via shell firms and payment aggregators. The bank said the investigation relates to third-party programme managers, not its own compliance, and that all onboarding and invoicing followed regulations.

Gold, silver ETFs climb up to 7%: What’s behind the surge
Tata Silver ETF surged over 7% as ICICI Prudential Silver ETF, SBI Silver ETF, and Nippon India Silver ETF rose 6% amid West Asia tensions and US-Israel strikes on Iran.
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.
SBI block deal: BNP Paribas buys 5.28 lakh shares in a Rs 64 crore transaction
French bank BNP Paribas acquired 5.28 lakh shares of State Bank of India for Rs 64 crore. The transaction occurred through a block deal with Societe Generale. SBI shares have shown strong investor returns over the past year. The bank recently surpassed Tata Consultancy Services in market capitalization.
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.