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Private bank stocks slump up to 21% in one month, but Gurmeet Chadha sees value. Here's why
Despite private banks lagging the Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex recently, market veteran Gurmeet Chadha sees strong value in banking stocks, citing attractive valuations and a shift from LDR to LCR that could boost credit growth by 3–7%.
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.
AlphaGrep gets Sebi approval to launch mutual fund business
AlphaGrep has received approval from Sebi to launch its mutual fund business, aiming to provide retail investors with access to sophisticated investment tools.
11 stocks held by 100+ MFs in February surged up to 145% in FY26; 4 turned multibaggers
Mutual funds show strong belief in 253 stocks. Many of these have seen significant gains since the start of FY26. Over 100 schemes invested in these companies. Some stocks have delivered impressive returns, even becoming multibaggers. This indicates potential strength in these fund-backed companies.
Local factors insulate private credit market from global storm
India's private credit market is expected to remain stable, unlike its global counterparts, due to a robust regulatory framework and a predominantly domestic investor base. Closed-ended funds, a common structure in India, mitigate asset-liability mismatches, a key concern in the US market. Restrictions on bank investments in AIFs further insulate the Indian ecosystem from systemic risks.
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Thursday
Indian stock markets, Sensex and Nifty, experienced a significant downturn on Wednesday. Both indices closed nearly 2% lower. This decline followed a surge in crude oil prices and heightened tensions in West Asia. Foreign fund outflows and selling in major bank stocks also contributed to the market's fall. Investors are now awaiting key inflation data from the US and India.
Sensex tanks 1,342 pts, Nifty below 23,900 as geopolitical tensions weigh
The key equity benchmarks ended with sharp losses on Wednesday, dragged down by selling in select heavyweights. Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, particularly the ongoing US-Iran conflict, continued to weigh on market sentiment. Despite earlier expectations that the conflict might end soon, the situation in the region remains tense. Sustained selling by overseas investors over the past several sessions also pressured the market, while the rupee weakened further against the dollar. The Nifty ended below the 23,900 level, led by declines in auto, private bank and financial stocks. However, pharma and healthcare stocks bucked the broader weak market trend.
Nifty Bank crashes 8% in March so far: What’s driving the sharp selloff?
The Nifty Bank index has crashed 8% so far in March. From the index, stocks such as Bank of Baroda, Federal Bank, Punjab National Bank, Union Bank, and Canara Bank are down 10-11% this month.
Sensex nosedives 1,342 pts; Nifty sinks below 23,900 level; VIX jumps 11.41%
Nifty ended below the 23,900 level. Auto, private bank and financial services shares declined, while pharma, oil & gas shares and healthcare shares advanced.
Top Gainers & Losers on Mar 11: Apar Industries, Redington, Axis Bank, Finolex Cables, TVS Motor among top losers
The Indian stock market declined on March 11 due to heightened Middle East tensions, with the Nifty 50 down 1.63% and the BSE Sensex falling 1.72%. Most sectors were affected, especially auto and private banks, while pharma and oil & gas saw slight gains.
Mutual Fund Inflows Stay Strong In February 2026 Despite Stock Market Volatility - Samco
Mutual Fund Inflows Stay Strong In February 2026 Despite Stock Market VolatilitySamco
Stock Market Today: Axis Bank, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank Share Price Drag Bank Nifty Down 1% - Samco
Stock Market Today: Axis Bank, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank Share Price Drag Bank Nifty Down 1%Samco