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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
India gains favour with global investors on returns, ESG momentum
India is maturing as a market in which foreign investors who take into account environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors are confident in dedicating more of their portfolio to, according to fund managers at the Indian Venture and Alternate Capital Association conclave in Mumbai, who cite the economy's scale, improving return outlook and advancing ESG standards as key differentiators.
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.
IRDAI nod for Allianz Jio Reinsurance and Kiwi General
IRDAI has issued Certificates of Registration to Allianz Jio Reinsurance and Kiwi General Insurance, granting them final approval to begin operations. Allianz Jio Reinsurance is a joint venture between Allianz Group and Jio Financial Services, while Kiwi General Insurance is supported by WestBridge Capital and former Tata AIG chief Neelesh Garg.
IRDAI nod for Allianz Jio Reinsurance and Kiwi General
IRDAI has issued Certificates of Registration to Allianz Jio Reinsurance and Kiwi General Insurance, granting them final approval to begin operations. Allianz Jio Reinsurance is a joint venture between Allianz Group and Jio Financial Services, while Kiwi General Insurance is supported by WestBridge Capital and former Tata AIG chief Neelesh Garg.
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 ...
Stock Market Holi Holiday 2026: Will NSE & BSE be closed on March 3 or 4?
Indian stock markets, BSE and NSE, will be closed on Tuesday, March 3, for the Holi holiday. The Multi Commodity Exchange of India will have a partial closure. The National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange will remain shut all day. The article also lists other upcoming trading holidays for the year 2026.
Watch | Sanjay Parekh on where he sees value in banks, IT, cement and telecom stocks
Sohum Asset Managers’ Founder & CIO, Sanjay Parekh, says markets look sluggish despite improving macro conditions, with Q3 Nifty earnings near 8–9%. He sees recovery in CVs (Ashok Leyland), credit growth at ICICI Bank and gradual picka a up in cement and steel. Portfolio stays domestic-focused: overweight telecom, NBFCs, industrials, cement, utilities, ports and logistics; underweight oil & gas and banks, zero FMCG. Watching IT names like Infosys and TCS, mid-cap tech (Persistent, Coforge, Mastek), defence HAL, quick commerce Zomato and Swiggy, and capital goods L&T, JSW Energy.
OYO parent appoints ex-SEBI chief Ajay Tyagi to board ahead of IPO push
CNBC-TV18 had earlier reported that OYO’s parent had confidentially filed draft IPO papers with SEBI, signalling a fresh attempt at tapping public markets after deferring earlier listing plans. The move reflects a broader reset within the company as it sharpens its focus on profitability, governance, and long-term capital market readiness.
Top Gainers & Losers on Feb 26: Tejas Networks, KSB, Mankind Pharma, Tata Motors, Finolex Cables among top gainers
The Indian stock market remained largely unchanged on February 26, with the Nifty 50 up 0.06% at 25,496 and the S&P BSE Sensex flat at 82,248. Broader markets showed mixed results, while US stocks rallied on Nvidia's strong earnings, boosting Asian markets as well.
Tata Capital arm Tata Capital Housing Finance to raise ₹650 crore via rights issue
Shares of Tata Capital Ltd ended at ₹334.15, down by ₹3.25, or 0.96%, on the BSE.
This mutual fund expert sees strong growth potential in midcap stocks
Sandeep Bagla of TRUST Mutual Fund sees strong growth potential in Indian midcap equities, driven by economic expansion, policy support, and sectors like technology, consumption, and energy.