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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. ...
Sensex tumbles 829 pts; Nifty sinks below 23,650 mark; VIX advance 2.16%
Nifty ended below the 23,650 mark. Auto, FMCG and realty shares declined, while oil & gas, metal and media shares advanced.

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.
11 stocks held by 100+ MFs in February surged up to 145% in FY26; 4 turned multibaggers
Mutual funds show strong belief in 253 stocks. Many of these have seen significant gains since the start of FY26. Over 100 schemes invested in these companies. Some stocks have delivered impressive returns, even becoming multibaggers. This indicates potential strength in these fund-backed companies.

Motilal Oswal says Maruti Suzuki underperformance concerns 'overdone'; Stock may rise 29%
A total of 48 analysts have coverage on Maruti Suzuki. Of them, 41 have 'buy' ratings, five have 'hold' ratings and two have 'sell' ratings on the stocks.
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.
Jio Financial Services shares can rally 36%, says Motilal Oswal after initiating coverage with Buy. Here are 4 pillars of growth
Jio Financial Services shares surged after Motilal Oswal initiated coverage with a 'Buy' rating and a Rs 320 target price, citing a 36% upside potential. The brokerage highlighted the company's ecosystem-led advantage, leveraging Jio's massive subscriber base and retail footprint for low-cost customer acquisition and hyper-personalized credit underwriting.
Mutual Fund Inflows Stay Strong In February 2026 Despite Stock Market Volatility - Samco
Mutual Fund Inflows Stay Strong In February 2026 Despite Stock Market VolatilitySamco

Jio Financial Services share price has 35% upside potential, Motilal Oswal says with 'buy' rating
Motilal Oswal has projected Jio Financial Services' consolidated Profit After Tax (PAT) to grow at a Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 48% over financial year 2026-2028.
Iran war boosts gold, silver appeal; Tata MF advises staggered buying
Tata Mutual Fund advises staggered investment in gold and silver as the Iran conflict fuels geopolitical uncertainty and strengthens safe-haven demand
Jio Financial Services newly rated 'Buy' at Motilal Oswal; 38% upside seen
Motilal Oswal has initiated a 'Buy' with a target of ₹320, which implies nearly 38 per cent upside from previous close; here's why
MFs pull back: Stakes cut in 11 smallcap stocks in Q3 after two quarters of buying
Mutual funds have sold shares in 67 BSE small-cap companies. This move follows two quarters of buying. Many of these stocks have seen their prices drop significantly this fiscal year. Some have gained substantially. However, the focus is on the major losers. This shift in mutual fund strategy warrants investor attention.