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HDFC Bank, BSE and Tata Motors among top stocks mutual funds bought and sold during March crash
Indian mutual funds aggressively bought equities last month amidst a market correction. They invested heavily in HDFC Bank and BSE, acting as a stabilising force against foreign investor selling. Funds also booked profits in Tata Motors. Banking stocks remain a dominant sector for mutual funds, with HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and SBI featuring prominently.
HDFC Bank shares had their worst month in six years and most but two fund houses bought it
While most funds piled into HDFC Bank shares during the correction in March, there were two funds who chose to go against the tide and ended up paring their stake in the lender.
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: GIFT Nifty trades over 300 points lower; Brent at $102/bbl
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Barring Monday, the Nifty has not made a low below 23,500 last week, making it a key level for the index. The Nifty Bank surged nearly 4,500 points last week, and the 55,000 level on the downside will be watched here too.
Tata Sons' exit door from upper layer NBFC list narrows
New norms, currently a draft circular, take away a part of RBI’s discretion to decid who gets to be on the list. The defining criteria for a non-bank to enter the club is if it has assets of ₹1 trillion or more. Tata Sons had total assets of ₹1.75 trillion on a standalone basis as on 31 March 2025.
8 out of 10 most India's valuable companies add ₹4.13 lakh crore mcap amid US-Iran ceasefire; HDFC, ICICI Bank top list
From the top-10 pack, HDFC Bank, Bharti Airtel, State Bank of India, ICICI Bank, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Bajaj Finance, Larsen & Toubro and Hindustan Unilever were the winners, while Reliance Industries and Infosys faced erosion from their valuation.
Mcap of 8 top valued firms jumps ₹4.13 trn; HDFC, ICICI Bank top gainers
The combined market valuation of eight of the top-10 most valued firms surged by Rs 4,13,003.23 crore last week, with HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank emerging as the biggest gainers, in tandem with an optimistic trend in equities. Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex jumped 4,230.7 points or 5.77 per cent, and the NSE Nifty surged 1,337.5 points or 5.88 per cent. "Sentiment remained buoyant amid optimism surrounding a temporary USIran ceasefire, although lingering geopolitical uncertainties capped the pace of gains as the week progressed," Ajit Mishra, SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd, said. A sharp decline in crude oil prices below the USD 100 mark eased domestic concerns and triggered a strong rebound across markets, he added. From the top-10 pack, HDFC Bank, Bharti Airtel, State Bank of India, ICICI Bank, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Bajaj Finance, Larsen & Toubro and Hindustan Unilever were the winners, while Reliance Industries and Infosys faced erosion from their ...
FIIs cut stakes in these 9 stocks in March quarter. Do you own any?
Foreign institutional investors reduced stakes in several Nifty 500 stocks during the March 2026 quarter, including HDFC Bank and DLF, reflecting cautious sentiment, strategic reallocations and potential concerns about market outlook and individual stock performance
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.
Nifty Bank set for its best week since February 2021 — Here are its best performers
Nifty Bank is set for its best week since February 2021. The index is up 8.5% this week. The last time it surged by such a quantum was during the week that ended on February 7, 2021, when it was up 16%. This will be the index's first weekly gain after six consecutive weeks of losses. All stocks in the index have gained on a weekly basis.
Trade Setup For April 10: Nifty Support Slips To 23,600 Level After Markets Resume Downturn
The Bank Nifty index finds immediate resistance in the 55,300-55,400 zone.
RBI ask banks to speed up inward foreign payments with faster alerts, one-hour reconciliation
The Reserve Bank of India has issued new directives to banks. These rules aim to speed up inward cross-border payments. Customers will be notified immediately about payments received. Banks must also reconcile nostro accounts within an hour. These changes will be effective in six months, enhancing efficiency for foreign exchange transactions.
INR settles lower as oil jumps amid uncertainty surrounding war developments
The Indian rupee depreciated 5 paise to close at 92.59 (provisional) against the US dollar on Thursday, as the situation in West Asia remains fragile, keeping investors wary of the opening of the Strait of Hormuz. Indian shares tumbled on Thursday as confusion prevailed over the U.S.-Iran truce terms. The U.S. dollar index consolidated above the 99.00 level and oil prices were up more than 3 percent as Iran halted the passage of oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz after accusing the United States of violating three clauses of the 10-Point Proposal. The BSE Sensex plummeted 931.25 points or 1.20% to settle at 76,631.65, while the NSE Nifty 50 fell 222.25 points or 0.93% to close at 23,775.10. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 92.63 against the US dollar, then lost ground to touch an intraday low of 92.92 against the greenback. It also hit the day's high of 92.53 during the session.