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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
Gold price climbs ₹10 to ₹1,62,390; silver up ₹100, trades at ₹2,90,100
The price of 22-carat gold increased by ₹10, with ten grams of the yellow metal selling at ₹1,48,860

Australian shares extend recovery as miners rally on strong metal prices
AUSTRALIA-STOCKS/ MIDDAY:Australian shares extend recovery as miners rally on strong metal prices
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.
India’s equity mutual fund inflows rise after 2-month lull on earnings, US trade deal - Reuters
India’s equity mutual fund inflows rise after 2-month lull on earnings, US trade dealReuters
Everyone selling IT stocks after record crash, but this Rs 1.3 lakh crore mutual fund doing the exact opposite
While foreign investors fled India's IT sector, dumping Rs 17,000 crore in February, the PPFAS Flexicap Fund made a bold contrarian move. The fund aggressively bought shares in HCL Technologies, Infosys, and TCS, despite AI fears causing the Nifty IT index to plunge. This strategic accumulation contrasts sharply with analyst downgrades and widespread sector pessimism.
Nifty trades above 24,150 mark; metal shares rally
At 10:30 IST, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex, advanced 482.29 points or 0.55% to 77,994.45. The Nifty 50 index gained 133.40 points or 0.56% to 24,163.65.

Market correction: Flexi-cap funds fall up to 23% in nearly 18 months; large caps decline over 12%
Indian equities downturn since September 2024 impacted mutual funds. Large-cap funds fell 6.98%, flexi-cap funds declined 8.67%. Motilal Oswal Large Cap Fund had the smallest decline at -1.16%. Samco Flexi Cap Fund dropped 23.38%.
Domestic investors control 36% of free float Nifty 50 market capitalisation, says SEBI Chairman
Individuals and domestic mutual funds together now hold about 36 per cent of the free float market capitalisation of Nifty 50 companies, said SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey, addressing the 30th anniversary of Nifty 50 at the National Stock Exchange (NSE).

Gold steady, silver jumps over 5%: What’s driving precious metal prices
Gold and silver prices remained steady on March 10 amid Middle East geopolitical developments and US dollar movements. COMEX gold rose 1.40% to $5,175 per ounce, while silver surged 5.87% to $89.49 per ounce.

DSP Mutual Fund flags global shifts, expensive midcaps, IT lag: How investors may position portfolios
DSP Mutual Fund advises caution and diversification amid market risks like rising oil prices and high US equity valuations. AI spending by tech giants drives global markets.
Sebi chief urges investors to stay calm amid global jitters
Sebi Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey advised investors to stay calm amid global market volatility, emphasizing India's strong domestic fundamentals. He highlighted the increasing participation of domestic investors, including individuals and mutual funds, in equities, now holding 36% of Nifty 50 free-float market capitalization. Meanwhile, NSE plans to appoint investment bankers for its IPO this month.