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TCS, Infosys crash up to 55%: Why India's largest mutual fund scheme is still buying
India's largest mutual fund scheme is buying more shares of TCS and Infosys. This buying occurs even as these IT stocks experience significant market value losses. The fund manager's conviction rests on current cash flows rather than future AI narratives. While AI disruption pressures revenue, it also creates new technology spending opportunities. The sector is no longer considered expensive, but earnings visibility remains a concern.
INR tumbles sharply against US dollar as oil prices soar on renewed US-Iran tensions; Sensex, NIFTY plunge over 2%
The Indian rupee tanked 59 paise to settle at 95.55 (provisional) against the US dollar on Wednesday as the US launched fresh strikes on Iran after Tehran struck three ships in the Strait of Hormuz, pushing up crude oil prices and strengthening the dollar. The US military attacked Iran early Wednesday after it said Tehran struck three ships in the Strait of Hormuz, part of an American effort that also revoked the Islamic Republic's ability to openly sell crude oil in the world market. Iran retaliated with strikes targeting Bahrain and Kuwait. Following the strikes, global crude oil prices rose exponentially. Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, was trading higher by 6.16 per cent at USD 78.73 per barrel in futures trade. The Indian stock market also suffered a massive crash, with the NSE Nifty 50 plunging 516.65 points (2.12%) to close at 23,882.05, while the BSE Sensex tanked 1,677.12 points (2.15%) to settle at 76,503.60.
Sensex, Nifty tumble over 2% as oil spike and Middle East tensions spook investors
The S&P BSE Sensex tanked 1,677.12 points or 2.15% to 76,503.60. The Nifty 50 index lost 516.65 points or 2.12% to 23,882.05.
Nifty trades below 23,900 level; PSU bank shares decline
At 14:30 IST, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex tanked 1,699.55 points or 2.17% to 76,481.17. The Nifty 50 index lost 499.70 points or 2.05% to 23,893.50.
India's mutual fund industry just beat FIIs in a historic first. Here's what changed
India's mutual fund industry has overtaken foreign institutional investors in total assets under custody for the first time, marking a historic shift in market ownership. Strong SIP inflows and sustained domestic participation have driven the milestone, even as FII holdings declined amid continued selling and changing global investment trends.
Nifty trades below 24,250 mark; FMCG shares decline; VIX jumps 4.78%
At 13:30 IST, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex declined 586.14 points or 0.75% to 77,597.96. The Nifty 50 index fell 179.95 points or 0.74% to 24,219.80.
10 microcap stocks rally up to 430% in CY26; 5 turn multibaggers: Here’s FII and MF exposure
Microcap stocks delivered stellar CY26 gains, with several companies rallying over 50%. Sterlite Technologies, MTAR Technologies and others emerged as multibaggers, attracting significant FII and mutual fund interest.
Sensex drops 375 pts; oil & gas stocks remain under pressure
At 11:30 IST, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex, tanked 374.82 points or 0.48% to 77,805.80. The Nifty 50 index lost 119.25 points or 0.49% to 24,279.15.
Nifty below 24,250; FMCG shares decline
At 10:30 IST, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex, tanked 493.32 points or 0.63% to 77,687.40. The Nifty 50 index lost 155.20 points or 0.64% to 24,243.50.
BPCL, HPCL, IOCL slip up to 4%; ONGC gains 2% as crude oil prices rise
Thus far in the calendar year 2026, the stock price of HPCL, BPCL and IOC plunged between 17 per cent and 22 per cent, as against a 8.9 per cent decline in BSE Sensex.
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd Slides 3.78%, BSE Oil & Gas index Drops 1.39%
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd has added 4.71% over last one month compared to 0.29% fall in BSE Oil & Gas index and 5.84% rise in the SENSEX
IRIS Regtech Solutions Ltd Spurts 2.12%
IRIS Regtech Solutions Ltd has added 10.94% over last one month compared to 2.56% fall in BSE Information Technology index and 5.84% rise in the SENSEX