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Coal India's arm CMPDIL raises ₹470 cr via anchor investors ahead of IPO
Central Mine Planning and Design Institute (CMPDIL), an arm of state-owned Coal India, on Wednesday said it has mobilised Rs 470 crore from anchor investors, ahead of its initial share-sale opening for public subscription. Life Insurance Corporation (LIC), Nippon India Mutual Fund (MF), Edelweiss MF, ICICI Prudential MF, Baring Private Equity India Fund, General Insurance Corporation of India and Edelweiss Life Insurance Corporation are among the anchor investors, according to a circular uploaded on BSE's website. Also, Societe Generale, Citigroup, Goldman Sachs and BNP Paribas Financial Markets participated in the anchor round. As per the circular, the state-owned firm allotted 2.73 crore equity shares to 22 funds at Rs 172 per piece, aggregating the transaction size to Rs 469.74 crore. Of these funds, LIC has been allocated shares to the tune of Rs 105 crore. CMPDIL's Rs 1,842-crore initial public offering (IPO) will open for subscription on March 20 and conclude on March 24. T

Nifty 50 can crash to 21,000 if crude oil prices remain around $100 for next 3-4 months amid US-Iran war: Seshadri Sen
Seshadri Sen of Emkay Global cautions that Nifty 50 could crash to 21,000 if oil prices remain above $100 for 3-4 months. However, he expects the situation to reverse once crude oil prices moderate to around $70 per barrel.
Nifty 50 can crash to 21,000 if crude oil prices remain around $100 for next 3-4 months amid US-Iran war: Seshadri Sen - Mint
Nifty 50 can crash to 21,000 if crude oil prices remain around $100 for next 3-4 months amid US-Iran war: Seshadri SenMint
Sensex, Nifty get a breather; broader markets remain under pressure
Benchmark indices rose over 1% after last week's steep fall, led by HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and Reliance Industries, but broader markets stayed weak amid rising crude prices and global tensions
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.
$100 crude gives Rs 20 lakh crore shock to Nifty bulls this week. Best time to buy the fear?
Crude oil above $100 has wiped out Rs 20 lakh crore in equity wealth, hammering markets in India as the Iran conflict escalates. The rupee hit a record low, and FIIs continue to sell, yet experts and Axis Mutual Fund argue the panic may be creating a rare long-term buying window.
INR recovers from record lows but settles beyond 92/$ 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. ...

Nifty 50 can slip below 22,700 if crude oil prices hold above $100 amid US-Iran war, warns ICICI Securities
Nifty 50 has fallen over 4% in one week, and is down by 8% in one month. According to Vinod Karki, Nifty 50 could correct up to 10% from its pre-conflict level if crude oil prices remain above $100 per barrel for an extended period.
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Thursday
Indian stock markets, Sensex and Nifty, experienced a significant downturn on Wednesday. Both indices closed nearly 2% lower. This decline followed a surge in crude oil prices and heightened tensions in West Asia. Foreign fund outflows and selling in major bank stocks also contributed to the market's fall. Investors are now awaiting key inflation data from the US and India.

Goldman Sachs sees Nifty at 29,300 in the next 12 months
Goldman Sachs Chief Global Strategist Peter Oppenheimer says strong earnings growth and a supportive domestic macro environment could support Indian markets although geopolitical tensions and rising oil prices may create short-term volatility. While high valuations globally might cause market corrections, he does not expect a prolonged bear market.

Nifty may consolidate for three months; 23,800 key support, 25,500 possible on rebound: CLSA
Nifty could remain in a consolidation phase for the next three months, with 23,800 acting as a key support level, according to Laurence Balanco of CLSA. He said the index has held this support so far, which remains constructive for the broader trend. In the near term, a relief rally could push Nifty towards 25,500. Short-term market swings are likely to be driven by developments in West Asia and movements in oil prices.