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…

RBI holds repo rate at 5.25%: What it means for home loan borrowers and EMIs

RBI holds the repo rate at 5.25%, providing stability for home loan borrowers. This will ensure predictable EMIs, clarity and potential interest savings amid global economic uncertainties. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25%, marking its second consecutive pause. While this may seem routine, the context is far…

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…