Sensex settles 300 pts lower, Nifty ends below 24,100: Renewed US-Iran tensions among key factors behind market decline

Sensex, Nifty declined as an escalation ​in the Iran war pushed crude prices ‌higher. The benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty declined on Monday as renewed tensions between the US and Iran triggered a rebound in crude oil prices and weighed on investor sentiment.   Weak global market trends and foreign fund outflows also added…

Emkay Global initiates on Avenue Supermarts with ‘Sell’, sees 16% downside

DMart is unlikely to see meaningful same-store sales growth improvement, except for seasonal fluctuations and possible price hikes by brands, given the competitive intensity in the sector Emkay Global has initiated coverage on Avenue Supermarts, operating as DMart, with a ‘Sell’ rating, citing concerns over limited total addressable market (TAM) expansion, rising competition from quick…

Sensex surges 1,400 pts, Nifty above 22,900: US-Iran ceasefire report among key factors behind market rally

Sensex, Nifty rebounded following a media report claiming Mojtaba Khamenei has agreed to negotiate with the US; however, there is no official confirmation from Iran yet.   The equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded by more than 2 percent on Tuesday, on media report from Al Arabiya claiming Mojtaba Khamenei has agreed to negotiate…

SIP inflows rise 15% to ₹29,845 crore in February despite market volatility

On a month-on-month basis, however, SIP contributions came down by 3.73 per cent from Rs 31,002 crore in January 2026. Retail investors continued to pour money into mutual funds through systematic investment plans (SIPs) despite ongoing market volatility, highlighting the growing adoption of disciplined long-term investing.    SIP inflows in February 2026 rose 14.79% year-on-year…

Sensex crashes 4,350 points for the week, investors lose ₹20 lakh crore. Key factors behind the market selloff explained

Both the Sensex and the Nifty extended losses for the third consecutive week. For this week, the Sensex shed 4,355 points, or 5.5%, while the Nifty 50 lost 1,300 points, or 5.3%. Investors lost ₹20 lakh crore.  The Indian stock market continued reeling under intense selling pressure for the third consecutive session on Friday, March…

QSR stocks in a soup on LPG shortage: Don’t sell in a panic, say analysts

LPG shortage triggered by Strait of Hormuz disruption is forcing QSR kitchens to shut or cut menus. Analysts say earnings may take a hit in Q4FY26 but advise investors not to panic QSR stocks slide on LPG shortage India quick service restaurants (QSRs) are in a soup as choked supply chains, due to the closure…

Cabinet eases Press Note 3 rules, sets 60-day timeline for investment approvals from land-bordering countries

Amendments allow up to 10 percent non-controlling beneficial ownership under automatic route; aim to boost manufacturing, deep-tech investment   The Union Cabinet has approved changes to India’s foreign direct investment (FDI) policy governing investments from countries that share a land border with India, introducing clearer rules on beneficial ownership and a defined timeline for approvals…