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Market correction: Flexi-cap funds fall up to 23% in nearly 18 months; large caps decline over 12%
Indian equities downturn since September 2024 impacted mutual funds. Large-cap funds fell 6.98%, flexi-cap funds declined 8.67%. Motilal Oswal Large Cap Fund had the smallest decline at -1.16%. Samco Flexi Cap Fund dropped 23.38%.
Domestic investors control 36% of free float Nifty 50 market capitalisation, says SEBI Chairman
Individuals and domestic mutual funds together now hold about 36 per cent of the free float market capitalisation of Nifty 50 companies, said SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey, addressing the 30th anniversary of Nifty 50 at the National Stock Exchange (NSE).
DSP Mutual Fund flags global shifts, expensive midcaps, IT lag: How investors may position portfolios
DSP Mutual Fund advises caution and diversification amid market risks like rising oil prices and high US equity valuations. AI spending by tech giants drives global markets.
Bank stocks slip as Maha farm loan waiver adds to FPI worry
Banking stocks plunged on Monday, with the Bank Nifty seeing its steepest fall since April 2025. Maharashtra's farm loan waiver announcement triggered widespread selling, particularly impacting state-owned banks. This, coupled with foreign investors' cautious stance on Indian equities, led to significant losses across the banking sector, with Union Bank of India and IDFC First Bank among the hardest hit.
Sebi chief urges investors to stay calm amid global jitters
Sebi Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey advised investors to stay calm amid global market volatility, emphasizing India's strong domestic fundamentals. He highlighted the increasing participation of domestic investors, including individuals and mutual funds, in equities, now holding 36% of Nifty 50 free-float market capitalization. Meanwhile, NSE plans to appoint investment bankers for its IPO this month.
PE Firm True North Sells 3.6% Stake In Anthem Biosciences For Rs 1,261 Crore
HDFC Mutual Fund (MF) and SBI MF have collectively acquired 93,01,020 shares or 1.65% holding in Anthem Biosciences at an average price of Rs 621.10 apiece.
Market Trading Guide: Apollo Pipes among 3 stock recommendations for Tuesday
Sensex and Nifty plunged nearly 2% as rising crude oil prices, weak global cues and escalating West Asia tensions triggered heavy selling. Foreign fund outflows and a weaker rupee added pressure. Analysts recommend Apollo Pipes, Aurobindo Pharma and Tata Steel for potential short-term gains.
Oil surge and FII selling hammer equities; Sensex plunges over 1,300 pts
The key equity benchmarks ended sharply lower on Monday, extending losses for a second straight session as surging crude oil prices, continued foreign institutional investor (FII) outflows and rupee weakness weighed on sentiment. Brent crude moved past the $100 per barrel mark amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, heightening concerns about inflation and rising input costs for businesses. Persistent FII selling and weakness in the domestic currency further pressured the market, while global volatility and risk-off sentiment led to broad-based declines. The Nifty settled below the 24,050 level, dragged down by losses in auto, PSU bank and consumer durables stocks.
DIIs buy over â‚ą32,000 crore in March. Can they curtail stock market crash amid FII selling?
Domestic institutional investors have actively purchased equities in the Indian stock market, acquiring â‚ą32,786.92 crore in March 2026 despite a decline in the Nifty 50. SIP inflows in mutual funds remain strong, indicating domestic resilience amid foreign sell-offs and market fluctuations.
Top Gainers & Losers on Mar 09: PG Electroplast, HPCL, RVNL, Meesho, Paras Defence, Bank of India among top losers
The escalating US-Iran war is driving the Indian stock market down, with the Nifty 50 and Sensex reaching 10-month lows. Rising crude oil prices and a weakening domestic currency contribute to a decline in investor confidence amid regional chaos.
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.
HDFC Bank shares drop 4%; Nifty Bank slumps as entire banking pack falls
HDFC Bank shares fell over 4% on Monday as geopolitical tensions in West Asia triggered broad selling in banking stocks. The Nifty Bank index also dropped sharply with all banking stocks trading in the red. Despite the decline, analysts remain optimistic about the lender’s long-term outlook and earnings growth.