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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.
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.
Rupee recovers 58 paise against dollar after Wednesday’s all-time low close: Key drivers
The Indian rupee opened at 91.57 against the US dollar on March 5, recovering from 92.15. Brent crude rose nearly 3% amid US-Iran tensions, with analysts predicting volatility.
Motilal Oswal Home Finance raises USD 100 million from Asian Development Bank
Motilal Oswal Home Finance (MOHFL) has entered into an agreement to raise USD 100 million in INR-equivalent from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in the form of debt through Non-Convertible Debenture (NCD). The financing represents an important milestone for MOHFL and reflects strong confidence from a leading global development finance institution in the Company's business model, governance framework, and long-term growth prospects.
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.
AI disruption may create new sector winners: Trust MF's Mihir Vora
Trust Mutual Fund CIO Mihir Vora expects IT services firms to adapt their business models over time, while data centre and power infrastructure companies may benefit from rising AI demand. Vora remains constructive on markets, favouring financials, infrastructure, and selective growth sectors.
Tata Steel shares may see 15% upside on strong domestic outlook
Motilal Oswal keeps a buy rating on Tata Steel, target ₹240, citing strong demand, expansion, EU recovery, and price support. Shares rose 53.8% in a year.
Buy Tech Mahindra; target of Rs 1750: Motilal Oswal
Motilal Oswal is bullish on Tech Mahindra recommended buy rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 1750 in its research report dated Jun 23, 2026.
Buy Tata Consumer Products; target of Rs 1450: Motilal Oswal
Motilal Oswal is bullish on Tata Consumer Products recommended buy rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 1450 in its research report dated May 10, 2026.
Buy Hexaware Technologies; target of Rs 570: Motilal Oswal
Motilal Oswal is bullish on Hexaware Technologies has recommended buy rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 570 in its research report dated May 07, 2026.
Buy Zensar; target of Rs 640: Motilal Oswal
Motilal Oswal is bullish on Zensar recommended buy rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 640 in its research report dated May 26, 2026.