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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 ...
From HDFC Bank to TCS— 875 stocks touch their 52-week lows today; investors lose ₹12 lakh crore in just 2 sessions
As many as 875 stocks hit their 52-week lows on the BSE. In the Sensex index, five stocks touched their one-year low levels as the stock market crashed nearly 2%, extendig losses for the second consecutive session.
Market correction a chance to rebalance portfolios, India may outperform from April: Quant MF
Sandeep Tandon, Founder & CIO of Quant Mutual Fund, says crude’s sharp spike may peak near $120–130 and remain elevated in the near term but is unlikely to sustain beyond a few months. He expects global markets to stay weak through 2026, while India could outperform from April after recent underperformance. Tandon advises investors to stay calm and use volatility to rebalance portfolios, adding selectively to sectors such aspharma, power, telecom, and select PSUs.
Sensex, Nifty crash as crude nears $120: Any sector to hide in as Middle East war intensifies?
The surge in crude oil prices triggered a sharp selloff in Indian equities on Monday. The benchmark BSE Sensex fell nearly 2,400 points shortly after opening, while the Nifty 50 dropped more than 700 points, before recovering some of the losses. All sectoral indices were trading in the red.
Markets in correction phase: Is this a buying opportunity for investors?
Indian equities saw a sharp sell-off on March 9, pushing Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex into correction. Experts suggest staggered buying, hedging, and gold's role during uncertainty.
Sensex stocks: HDFC Bank, TCS, Asian Paints, IndiGo, Trent hit 52-week lows
Ambuja Cements, DLF, Dixon, Gail, Indian Hotels, Shree Cement, REC, Tata Motors PV, Wipro, Suzlon, Coforge, and Info Edge, among the BSE 100 index, also hit their respective 52-week lows amid Iran war
INR plunges on boiling oil prices; DXY above 99.50
The Indian rupee plunged sharply in opening trades on Monday tracking a firm dollar overseas coupled with boiling international crude oil prices. WTI crude oil futures soared above $100 per barrel for the first time in three and half years amid escalating tensions in Middle East showing no signs of abating. Middle Eastern producers cut output as the Strait of Hormuz remains closed due to the Iran war. WTI price hit $115.49 per barrel, the highest since June 2022. INR opened at Rs 92.22 per dollar and hit a low of 92.34 so far during the day as compared to Fridays close at 91.82. Dollar is soaring at three month higher well above 99.50 mark. Negative cues from equities amid sharp sell off by foreign investors is also weighing on the local unit. Indian shares nosedived on Monday morning. The benchmark BSE Sensex was down 2,192 points, or 2.8 percent, at 76,726 in early trade while the broader NSE Nifty index slumped 665 points, or 2.7 percent, to 23,782.
₹13 trn wiped out from D-St as Sensex, Nifty fall 3% amid West Asia crisis
On March 9, the combined market cap of all BSE-listed companies had fallen by ₹12.78 trillion, sliding to ₹436.89 trillion from the previous session's close of ₹449.68 trillion
Mutual fund reset: 5 things every investor should do to their portfolio before FY27
Major regulatory, taxation and disclosure changes in India's mutual fund industry are reshaping portfolio strategy ahead of FY 2026-27. Investors may need to reassess diversification, debt allocation, costs, documentation and tax planning. Experts suggest a structured portfolio clean-up before March 2026 to adapt to the evolving regulatory and market environment.
Stocks to watch: PB Fintech, Kwality Walls, Tata Power among 10 shares in focus on Monday
Stock market today: The Indian stock market benchmark indices, the BSE Sensex and Nifty 50, are likely to open sharply lower on Monday, tracking a global market sell-off as crude oil prices surged
How Sebi’s mutual fund fee overhaul will make life harder for small distributors
About 90% of distributors, who contribute about 40-50% of the mutual fund industry's assets under management, worth ₹81 trillion, are likely to be non-GST-compliant, say experts. New rules will make compliance difficult for them, forcing them to partner with larger platforms.
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