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Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Monday
Domestic markets extended gains with Nifty closing above 24,000, led by banking, auto, and consumer stocks. Easing volatility and bullish technical indicators signal strength, while global cues, crude prices, and geopolitical developments remain key factors influencing near-term market direction.
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.
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.
Electric mobility stocks led by JBM Auto surge up to 14% on strong volumes
JBM Auto's shares are also the third-most traded on the Nifty 500 currently, behind HDFC Bank and Eternal.
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.
Bulls hold ground: Sensex up 568 pts, Nifty above 23,550
Domestic equity indices ended Tuesday's session with strong gains, extending their rally for the second consecutive day, tracking positive global cues. However, sentiment remained cautious amid concerns over the US-Iran conflict in the Middle East and elevated crude oil prices, which continue to weigh on investor confidence. Despite these headwinds, value buying at lower levels helped markets sustain momentum and close in positive territory. The Nifty settled above the 23,550 mark, supported by gains in metal and auto stocks, while weakness in IT and FMCG shares capped the upside.
Top Gainers & Losers on Mar 17: Nalco, SAIL, Eternal, Syrma SGS, BSE, TVS Motor, Tata Steel among top gainers
The Indian stock market rose for the second consecutive day on March 17, with Nifty 50 gaining 0.74% and Sensex up 0.65%. Recovery in metal and auto stocks offset losses in tech sectors amid ongoing inflation concerns affecting equities.
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. ...
Sensex drops 829 pts, Nifty below 23,650 amid West Asia tensions, crude surge
The key equity benchmarks ended sharply lower on Thursday, extending their decline for the second consecutive session. Market sentiment remained weak amid escalating tensions between Iran and Israel, which pushed crude oil prices higher. Continued selling by foreign institutional investors, a rise in bond yields and the rupee hitting a record low against the dollar also pressured domestic equities. Global cues remained subdued, with weakness in international markets adding to the cautious mood among investors. The Nifty ended below the 23,650 level, dragged by losses in auto, FMCG and private banking stocks.
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.