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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.
INR crashes to fresh record low as oil surges past $100 mark amid Middle East tensions
The Indian rupee crashed to its all-time closing low of 92.35 (provisional) against the US dollar on Monday, losing 53 paise during the session, as global crude oil prices saw a sharp spike, and the greenback strengthened amid worsening conflict in the Middle East. Withdrawal of foreign funds amid intense selling in domestic equity markets further pressured the rupee. Indian shares slumped on Monday as the Iran-Israel-U.S. war entered its 10th day and the Strait of Hormuz, a critical trade route, remained shut for the sixth consecutive day. The benchmark BSE Sensex ended down 1,352.74 points, or 1.71 percent, at 77,566.16 after hitting a low of 76,424.55 earlier. The broader NSE Nifty index hit an intraday low of 23,697.80 before recovering some lost ground to close down 422.40 points, or 1.73 percent, at 24,028.05. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 92.22 and rose briefly to 92.15 but kept losing ground through the session before eventually settling at its ...
Kwality Wall's tanks 8% to its all-time low as Q3 net loss widens QoQ
On a quarter-on-quarter (Q-o-Q) basis, the company's net loss widened to ₹178.38 crore, as compared to a loss of ₹100.16 crore in Q2FY26
Markets in ‘fear phase’, deploy money in autos, banks, capital goods: AlfAccurate’s Rajesh Kothari
The sharp correction in Indian equities triggered by fears of a prolonged war in West Asia should be viewed as a buying opportunity, according to Rajesh Kothari, Managing Director at AlfAccurate Advisors.Benchmark indices declined nearly 3% this week — their steepest weekly fall in over a year — as rising crude oil prices and geopolitical tensions rattled investor sentiment. Financial stocks led the decline, with the Nifty Bank logging its biggest weekly drop in 14 months.However, Kothari believes the selloff reflects sentiment rather than a deterioration in underlying economic fundamentals.“We are currently in a fearful phase of the market. When others are fearful, that’s usually the time to be greedy,” Kothari told CNBC-TV18, advising investors to deploy money gradually over the next 30–60 days rather than attempting to time the market.He emphasised that the outcome of the West Asia conflict is less important for markets than its duration. While companies with exposure to the Middle East could face short-term uncertainty, the broader domestic growth story remains intact.Against this backdrop, Kothari highlighted four sectors that investors should focus on.Autos remain a key bet, supported by strong demand trends and low inventory levels across the industry. February sales data was robust, and leading automakers have reported healthy growth, signalling sustained momentum.Banking and financials are another preferred sector. Credit growth has improved to around 13% from about 8.5% earlier, while asset quality remains strong. According to Kothari, the sector could become a “strong buy on declines” if crude-driven inflation concerns ease.He also sees opportunities in capital goods, particularly companies reporting strong order inflows as India’s investment cycle picks up.Lastly, hospitals stand out as a defensive play. The sector remains largely insulated from geopolitical risks and technological disruptions such as artificial intelligence.“These are strong India stori
Rupee recovers 58 paise against dollar after Wednesday’s all-time low close: Key drivers
The Indian rupee opened at 91.57 against the US dollar on March 5, recovering from 92.15. Brent crude rose nearly 3% amid US-Iran tensions, with analysts predicting volatility.
Watch | A war trade will be on oil and not on gold, says Rohit Srivastava
Indiacharts and Strike Money founder Rohit Srivastava said gold may not sustain sharp gains despite geopolitical uncertainty, as it typically rallies briefly before correcting. He believes oil offers a stronger trading opportunity, noting that WTI crude has broken above the $70.5 per barrel resistance level. If prices hold above this mark and tensions escalate, oil could potentially move toward $100 per barrel, making energy markets the primary focus during conflict-driven volatility.
Taking Stock: Nifty, Sensex extend losses for second day as oil surges; rupee falls
More than 360 stocks touched their 52-week low, including Hexaware Technologies, Jubilant Foodworks, Five-Star Business, C E Info Systems, Varun Beverages, Jyothy Labs, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, ITC Hotels, Lemon Tree, Trent, KPIT Technologies, Jyoti CNC Auto, Swiggy, Colgate Palmolive, Cera Sanitary, Aegis Logistics, IRCTC, among others.
Market Meltdown: Nifty, Bank Nifty Slide as Oil Surges & Rupee Hits All-Time Low | Closing Bell
Global tensions trigger a sharp sell-off across markets as Indian equities witness a “Fearful Friday” on Dalal Street. The Nifty plunges 5% for the week, marking its biggest weekly fall in four years, while frontline indices are now 11–13% below record highs. Oil prices surge past $101, the rupee hits a fresh all-time low, and metal, auto, and midcap stocks lead the broad-based decline. Is this just panic selling or the start of a deeper correction? Catch Surabhi Upadhyay in conversation with market experts decoding the market meltdown, global risks, and what investors should do next.
Taking Stock: Markets rally for 5th straight day; Sensex, Nifty soar 4% on ceasefire deal
Nearly 100 stocks touched their 52-week high on the BSE, including Adani Energy, Titan Company, ABB India, Natco Pharma, SAIL, Anand Rathi, Aurobindo Pharma, Godawari Power, Granules India, CCL Products, among others.
US-Iran exchange fire at Strait of Hormuz| Oil prices resume climb | Nifty finds resistance at 24350
Global markets remain on edge as rising US-Iran tensions near the Strait of Hormuz push oil prices higher and trigger volatility across equities. Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite see profit booking while Brent crude stays above $100/barrel. Back home, NIFTY 50 struggles near key resistance, even as midcaps hit record highs. Markets also react to major earnings from State Bank of India , Titan Company , Bank of Baroda and others. Stay tuned for market outlook, top stocks, crude oil movement, rupee action, and global cues driving today’s trade.
Broader markets outperform; Nifty Midcap 100 hits fresh record high
The Nifty Midcap 100 index touched a fresh record high of 62,113.85 during the week, while the Nifty Smallcap index moved closer to the 18,800 mark, trading just 2.2% below its all-time high of 19,224.95.
Nifty Midcap 100 index hits all-time high; Adani Total Gas, Tata Communications, Info Edge among top gainers
Nifty Midcap 100 index rose for the third straight session, even as benchmarks remained under pressure.