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Sensex dives 850 pts, Nifty slips below 24,200 amid oil shock and weak global cues

The equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled on Thursday, extending losses for a second straight session. Firm crude oil prices and ongoing geopolitical tensions rattled sentiment. Brent crude surged for the fourth consecutive day to around $103 per barrel amid uncertainty over US-Iran talks and fresh concerns around the Strait of Hormuz. Weak Asian cues and persistent foreign fund outflows deepened the sell-off. The Nifty slipped below the 24,200 mark, dragged by auto, PSU banks and consumer durables stocks, while pharma and healthcare shares saw selective buying. Investors stayed cautious, closely tracking the ongoing Q4 earnings season for further triggers.

Trent, L&T to HDFC Bank: How are the worst-performing Nifty 50 stocks of last month faring in April?

Earlier this month, DSP Mutual Fund in its strategy report said that it is shifting from a conservative to a constructive view on the Indian stock market, as the correction has brought valuations closer to long-term averages.

Markets in green: Nifty above 24,300, Sensex up 250 points; Trent, Bajaj Finance among gainers - The Financial Express

Markets in green: Nifty above 24,300, Sensex up 250 points; Trent, Bajaj Finance among gainersThe Financial Express

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

Helios MF’s Dinshaw Irani says India looks oversold, stays cautious on IT stocks

Helios Mutual Fund CEO Dinshaw Irani said the fund has been actively deploying cash as Indian equities appear oversold after recent underperformance. He noted that consumption trends remain resilient for now, though prolonged global uncertainty could weigh on demand over the next few quarters. Irani remains cautious on the IT sector, warning that AI-led disruption, weaker growth expectations and margin pressures could keep valuations under strain despite recent corrections. Disclaimer: The views and investment tips expressed by investment experts on CNBCTV18.com are their own and not that of the website or its management. CNBCTV18.com advises users to check with certified experts before taking any investment decisions.

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Vinit Sambre positive on insurance, private banks; favors IT firms on skilling and capital disciplin

Vinit Sambre, Head of Equities, DSP Mutual Fund, which manages funds worth $24.30 billion for the period of October-December 2025, said recent market volatility has brought valuations to more reasonable levels, with macro indicators like credit growth and auto sales still improving. He expects growth to recover after near-term disruptions and sees opportunities emerging in IT and BFSI. While uncertainty remains due to global risks, he suggests gradual equity allocation, maintaining a balanced approach with diversified funds and selective deployment as clarity improves.

SBI MF buys 4% in Urban Company via bulk deals; Wellington, others pare stake

SBI Mutual Fund acquired a 4% stake in Urban Company for ₹632 crore through bulk deals, while existing investors including Wellington and DF International Partners pared holdings in the company.

Too early to see shift from equities to FDs: Federal Bank CEO KVS Manian

Speaking to CNBC-TV18 on the sidelines of the 21st India Business Leader Awards, KVS Manian, MD and CEO of Federal Bank, said it is too early to see investors moving money from equities back to fixed deposits. A Balasubramanian, MD and CEO of Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC, added that mutual fund investors continue to see healthy three- and five-year returns, helping keep inflows steady despite recent market volatility.

Nifty IT hurtles toward historic 8-week bloodbath: AI death knell or ultimate bear trap?

Indian IT stocks are experiencing an unprecedented losing streak. This has wiped out significant market value and ignited a debate about artificial intelligence's future impact. Some investors see a major buying opportunity amid the sell-off. Foreign investors have exited, but one large mutual fund is aggressively buying. Analysts are divided on the sector's outlook.

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.