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PPFAS Portfolio Churn: Rajeev Thakkar-led fund house laps up large-cap banks, sells these two RIL group stocks in March
PPFAS Mutual Fund increased its holdings in HDFC Bank amid market volatility, while offloading Reliance Group stocks worth ₹730 crore. Check key portfolio changes in March.
Indian fund outperforming 98% of peers bets on defense stocks
A $3 billion fund at Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Co. is backing Indian defense stocks, wagering that geopolitical tensions will boost local arms production and support the government’s efforts to lower reliance on imports.
Q4 Results Today Live: Tejas Networks Net Loss Widens; HDB Financial Profit Surges, Declares Dividend
Major companies include HDB Financial Services, ICICI Lombard GIC, Elecon Engineering, Reliance Industrial Infrastructure and Tejas Networks.
Ather Energy, Anand Rathi among 11 stocks that hit 52-week high; rally up to 25% in a month
Sensex surged 919 points as 11 BSE 500 stocks, including Ather Energy and Titan Company, hit 52-week highs, signaling strong momentum, broad-based buying interest, and continued bullish sentiment in markets.
Honasa Consumer among 7 stocks that hit 52-week high; rally up to 21% in a month
Despite a sharp Sensex decline, seven BSE 500 stocks hit 52-week highs, including Ather Energy and ABB India, reflecting strong momentum, recent gains, and continued investor optimism amid broader market weakness.
83% BSE 500 stocks suffer losses amid Iran-Israel war; 101 slump in double digits up to 35%. Do you own any?
The Iran-Israel/US war has triggered a broad sell-off in Indian equities, with 83% of BSE 500 stocks trading in the red. Rising energy prices and the US Federal Reserve holding interest rates have compounded market woes, alongside a falling rupee. Company-specific issues, like IDBI Bank's divestment concerns, have also impacted sentiment.
Too early to call market bottom; prefer gradual investing via SIPs and funds: Anand Shah
Anand Shah of ICICI Prudential AMC, which manages funds worth ₹28,318 crore as of February 28, 2026, advises investors to avoid deploying cash aggressively as markets may not have bottomed yet. He recommends gradual allocation through SIPs or staggered investments, using a mix of ETFs and mutual funds rather than direct stock picking. Amid inflation, rising energy prices, and global shifts, Shah prefers value over growth and asset-heavy businesses. Commodity producers may benefit, while consumers like autos could face pressure.
US-Iran war, high crude oil prices could shave off as much as 4% from Nifty earnings: Somil Mehta, Mirae Asset Sharekhan
Expert view: Higher energy costs increase input expenses for several sectors, which could pressure margins and reduce overall earnings growth across companies in the Nifty index, said Somil Mehta, Mirae Asset Sharekhan.
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.
Stocks to Watch for March 9: Meesho, Go Digit, Tata Power, Yes Bank and more
Tata Power partners with Salesforce for digital transformation. Yes Bank appoints Vinay Tonse as MD and CEO (designate) from March 2026. Dr. Reddy's cleared by US DOJ. Tencent Cloud Europe BV sells 1% stake in PB Fintech. R Systems declares interim dividend. Kotak Mahindra appoints Anup Kumar Saha as Director. GNFC's neem urea production hit by RLNG issues. UltraTech acquires 26.2% stake in Sunsure Solarpark. RITES revises estimates for Mysuru–Hassan–Mangaluru electrification. Sanjeev Kumar S relieved as CFO of Kirloskar Electric.
Watch | See long-term upside in gold, expects near-term consolidation, says Christopher Wood
Jefferies Global Head of Equity Strategy Christopher Wood said gold retains strong long-term upside potential despite the possibility of a tactical consolidation phase in the near term. He noted leveraged investors may consider booking profits after recent gains. Wood has set a formal long-term target of $6,000–$6,500 per ounce but said prices could eventually reach $10,000 in US dollar terms. He added that gold remains his preferred asset over silver, energy or copper for long-term allocation.
NTPC pays power ministry Rs 2,666.58 cr in second dividend for FY26
A ceremonial cheque was handed over to Minister of Power Manohar Lal by company officials on February 27, NTPC said in a statement.