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How Sebi’s mutual fund fee overhaul will make life harder for small distributors
About 90% of distributors, who contribute about 40-50% of the mutual fund industry's assets under management, worth ₹81 trillion, are likely to be non-GST-compliant, say experts. New rules will make compliance difficult for them, forcing them to partner with larger platforms.
Markets in ‘fear phase’, deploy money in autos, banks, capital goods: AlfAccurate’s Rajesh Kothari
The sharp correction in Indian equities triggered by fears of a prolonged war in West Asia should be viewed as a buying opportunity, according to Rajesh Kothari, Managing Director at AlfAccurate Advisors.Benchmark indices declined nearly 3% this week — their steepest weekly fall in over a year — as rising crude oil prices and geopolitical tensions rattled investor sentiment. Financial stocks led the decline, with the Nifty Bank logging its biggest weekly drop in 14 months.However, Kothari believes the selloff reflects sentiment rather than a deterioration in underlying economic fundamentals.“We are currently in a fearful phase of the market. When others are fearful, that’s usually the time to be greedy,” Kothari told CNBC-TV18, advising investors to deploy money gradually over the next 30–60 days rather than attempting to time the market.He emphasised that the outcome of the West Asia conflict is less important for markets than its duration. While companies with exposure to the Middle East could face short-term uncertainty, the broader domestic growth story remains intact.Against this backdrop, Kothari highlighted four sectors that investors should focus on.Autos remain a key bet, supported by strong demand trends and low inventory levels across the industry. February sales data was robust, and leading automakers have reported healthy growth, signalling sustained momentum.Banking and financials are another preferred sector. Credit growth has improved to around 13% from about 8.5% earlier, while asset quality remains strong. According to Kothari, the sector could become a “strong buy on declines” if crude-driven inflation concerns ease.He also sees opportunities in capital goods, particularly companies reporting strong order inflows as India’s investment cycle picks up.Lastly, hospitals stand out as a defensive play. The sector remains largely insulated from geopolitical risks and technological disruptions such as artificial intelligence.“These are strong India stori
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Sensex, Nifty log biggest weekly fall in over a year; Nifty PSU Bank drops over 6%
Indian equity benchmarks fell sharply, with Sensex and Nifty dropping about 3%. Financials dragged, while defence stocks gained nearly 6%.
Tencent Cloud Europe sells 1% stake in PB Fintech for ₹695 crore in block deal
Goldman Sachs Bank Europe SE purchased PB Fintech shares worth ₹182 crore. Societe Generale and Viridian Asia Opportunities Mutual Fund acquired shares valued at ₹100.5 crore each. Shares of PB Fintech Ltd ended at ₹1,428.15, down by ₹47, or 3.19%, on the BSE today, March 6.
SEBI introduces voluntary debit freeze facility for mutual fund portfolios
SEBI has introduced a voluntary debit freeze facility for mutual fund folios, allowing investors to lock accounts and prevent unit debits until unlocked. The measure takes effect from April 30.
Sensex Today Trades Lower | Nifty Below 24,650 | HDFC Bank & Tata Steel Top Losers - Equitymaster
Sensex Today Trades Lower | Nifty Below 24,650 | HDFC Bank & Tata Steel Top LosersEquitymaster
Watch | Rahul Sharma's make-or-break level for the Nifty is still 1,000 points away
JM Financial’s Rahul Sharma said the Nifty remains in a narrow market phase where a limited number of stocks are supporting the index, similar to the trend seen in 2017–18. He said the index has immediate support at 24,000, while 23,500 is the key “make-or-break” level for the current market structure. Sharma believes any correction could offer buying opportunities in quality stocks, highlighting public sector banks, PSUs and select large-cap names such as Larsen & Toubro, State Bank of India and Titan.
Sensex surges 900 points, Nifty ends at 24,766; Adani Ports, BSE, Mazagon Dock rally
Broader markets outperformed the benchmarks during the session. The Midcap index climbed 867 points to end at 57,793, while the Nifty Bank index advanced 301 points to close at 59,056.
India’s MF industry could hit ₹800 lakh crore in 10 years: Raamdeo Agrawal
India’s mutual fund industry could grow ten-fold in the next decade, reaching ₹600–800 lakh crore in AUM, up from the current ₹80 lakh crore, predicts Raamdeo Agrawal.
HDFC Mutual Fund pares stake in Sundram Fasteners via ₹358 crore bulk deals
HDFC Mutual Fund sold a 2% stake in Sundram Fasteners for ₹358 crore through bulk deals on NSE and BSE; the stock hit a 52-week low on Wednesday.
Indices slide sharply amid Iran war jitters and crude price spike
The domestic equity benchmarks ended sharply lower on Wednesday as investors turned risk-averse amid escalating geopolitical tensions and a sharp surge in crude oil prices. The ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran unsettled global markets, while the reported closure of the Strait of Hormuz pushed oil prices higher, raising concerns over inflation and energy costs. Sentiment was further dented by heavy selling from foreign institutional investors and the rupee slipping to a record low. Against this backdrop, the Nifty closed below the 24,500 mark. Barring the Nifty IT index, all other sectoral indices on the NSE ended in the red, with metal, PSU bank and oil & gas stocks leading the decline.