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D-Street Bloodbath: Nifty Crashes 500 Pts, Sensex Down 2.2%; HDFC Bank Falls 5%; Why Is Stock Market Falling? - Goodreturns
D-Street Bloodbath: Nifty Crashes 500 Pts, Sensex Down 2.2%; HDFC Bank Falls 5%; Why Is Stock Market Falling?Goodreturns
Stocks in news: Manappuram Finance, Kotak Bank, Nazara Technologies, United Breweries
Indian markets continued their recovery for a third straight session, with Nifty approaching the 23,800-24,000 resistance zone. Key stocks like Manappuram Finance, Kotak Bank, Nazara Technologies, and United Breweries are in focus due to significant corporate developments, including acquisitions, licensing agreements, and environmental clearances.
Coal India's arm CMPDIL raises ₹470 cr via anchor investors ahead of IPO
Central Mine Planning and Design Institute (CMPDIL), an arm of state-owned Coal India, on Wednesday said it has mobilised Rs 470 crore from anchor investors, ahead of its initial share-sale opening for public subscription. Life Insurance Corporation (LIC), Nippon India Mutual Fund (MF), Edelweiss MF, ICICI Prudential MF, Baring Private Equity India Fund, General Insurance Corporation of India and Edelweiss Life Insurance Corporation are among the anchor investors, according to a circular uploaded on BSE's website. Also, Societe Generale, Citigroup, Goldman Sachs and BNP Paribas Financial Markets participated in the anchor round. As per the circular, the state-owned firm allotted 2.73 crore equity shares to 22 funds at Rs 172 per piece, aggregating the transaction size to Rs 469.74 crore. Of these funds, LIC has been allocated shares to the tune of Rs 105 crore. CMPDIL's Rs 1,842-crore initial public offering (IPO) will open for subscription on March 20 and conclude on March 24. T
Radhika Gupta-led Edelweiss AMC launches first hybrid passive index fund: Date, risk factors, other NFO details here
Edelweiss Asset Management Company has launched India's first hybrid passive index fund, which combines equities and government securities through a 70:30 allocation. The fund follows a passive strategy, meaning it simply tracks an index instead of actively picking stocks or bonds.
Unique Picks: 10 stocks held by only one MF scheme in February; 4 jumped up to 140%
ETMarkets identified 24 stocks held exclusively by single mutual fund schemes, most declining sharply in FY26, while a few delivered strong gains, highlighting concentrated ownership risks and divergent performance trends.
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.
Trade Setup For March 18: Nifty Faces Resistance At 23,710-23,740
The Bank Nifty index formed a small bullish candle.
Punjab National Bank puts Rolta's NPA for sale to recover Rs 450.85 crore
The NPAs consist of a land parcel and building in Gurugram, Haryana, measuring about 7,800 sq m. The reserve price for the asset has been fixed at Rs 250 crore, with a bid increment amount of Rs 2.5 crore, as per a notice issued in newspapers.
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.
Sebi proposes easing nomination norms for demat accounts, MF folios
Markets regulator Sebi proposes making nomination default for demat and mutual fund accounts, simplifying compliance norms and streamlining nominee requirements for investors
Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights: Dalal Street rises for 2nd day; Sensex gains 568 pts, Nifty ends close to 23,600
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: The markets appear to have overcome the qualms, as the Nifty is trading with a rise of around 150 points and now above 23,500. The Nifty Bank index is down about 200 points, falling towards the 54,000 mark. Tata Steel, Eternal and M&M are among the biggest gainers.