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…
Price pressures remain modest despite higher primary article and manufactured goods costs, while fuel and power prices stay in deflation. NEW DELHI: India’s wholesale price inflation rose to 2.13% in February, driven largely by higher prices of basic metals and other manufactured food and non-food items, as well as textiles, according to data released by…
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…
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…
Stock market crash: India VIX, the fear gauge index, spiked nearly 9 per cent to go past 20, indicating elevated uncertainty among traders and investors Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty fell on Wednesday after a day’s breather amid the ongoing tensions in West Asia and sustained foreign fund outflows. The BSE Sensex opened on a…
Government sources said fuel prices in India will not rise as the country’s energy stock position improves. New Delhi has increased crude imports by 10% from sources outside the Strait of Hormuz to reduce supply risks. Central government sources assured on Saturday, March 7, that the petrol and diesel prices in the country will…
Sensex, Nifty gained after Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister stated that Tehran is willing to abandon its nuclear program, provided the United States presents a satisfactory alternative proposal. The benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded on Thursday, snapping a three-session losing streak, tracking reports that Tehran is willing to abandon its nuclear program. The two…
Stock market outlook: Market analysts expect Nifty 50 to remain above 21,000 despite geopolitical tensions and rising oil prices. A potential 10-12% correction is anticipated, but strong domestic flows may prevent a significant drop. Nifty 50 outlook: The sharp impact of the heightened geopolitical tensions in the wake of US and Israel’s attacks on the…
The weekly options data suggest that 25,000, where the maximum Put open interest is placed, is expected to act as key short-term support, while resistance is seen at 25,400–25,500, which holds the maximum Call open interest. The Nifty 50 was convincingly caught in a bear grip on February 27, falling over a percent amid…
Thus far in the month of February 2026, Laurus Labs surged 13%, while Sun Pharmaceutical Industries and Torrent Pharmaceuticals soared 11% each. Nifty Pharma index movement today Shares of pharmaceutical companies were in focus with the Nifty Pharma index up nearly 1 per cent at 23,436.95 on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) in Thursday’s intra-day…