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Believe in neither overregulation nor underregulation: Sebi chief
Tuhin Kanta Pandey outlines Sebi's focus on trust, transparency and data-driven regulation as it reassesses F&O risks and market governance
 "Believe in neither overregulation nor underregulation: Sebi chief")
Equity markets brace for impact as conflict in West Asia escalates
Escalating US-Iran tensions and fears of Strait of Hormuz disruptions are set to trigger a risk-off trade, with equities under pressure and oil, gold and safe-haven assets likely to gain
 "Equity markets brace for impact as conflict in West Asia escalates")
GIFT City witnesses surge in fund commitments, investor base in Q3
Fund management at GIFT-IFSC accelerated in FY26 Q3, with higher commitments, rising investor participation and growing traction in newly launched retail schemes
 "GIFT City witnesses surge in fund commitments, investor base in Q3")
Crude oil prices, competition likely to dull paint makers' margins
Paint stocks slipped in FY26 Q3 as weak decorative demand, intense competition and rising crude oil prices outweighed hopes of a volume-led recovery
 "Crude oil prices, competition likely to dull paint makers' margins")
Street Signs: Narrowing window, upping the colo game, and test of patience
With overseas MF limits nearly exhausted, funds like ICICI Prudential AMC are curbing inflows, nudging investors to seek global exposure via alternate routes
 "Street Signs: Narrowing window, upping the colo game, and test of patience")
Markets to react negatively amid escalating crisis in West Asia: Analysts
Besides, geopolitical situation, macroeconomic data announcements, global market trends, and trading activity of foreign investors would also influence investors' sentiment
 "Markets to react negatively amid escalating crisis in West Asia: Analysts")
FPIs inflow hit 17-month high at ₹22,615 cr in Feb on India-US trade deal
The inflow was driven by secondary market buying, signalling renewed foreign confidence post-2025 outflows, said Vinit Bolinjkar, Head of Research at Ventura
 "FPIs inflow hit 17-month high at ₹22,615 cr in Feb on India-US trade deal")
Mcap of 9 most valued firms declines by ₹2.18 trn, HUL biggest gainer
'Equity markets ended the week under notable pressure as persistent geopolitical tensions and weakness in technology stocks weighed on sentiment'
 "Mcap of 9 most valued firms declines by ₹2.18 trn, HUL biggest gainer")
Wobbly markets: Sensex, Nifty cap volatile February with another 1% drop
Nifty IT index witnesses worst monthly decline in over 17 years
 "Wobbly markets: Sensex, Nifty cap volatile February with another 1% drop")
Gaudium IVF and Women Health gains 2%; Omnitech subscribed 1.14 times
Gaudium IVF gained nearly 2% on debut, Omnitech IPO saw muted demand, while oil prices hit seven-month highs amid uncertainty over extended US-Iran talks
 "Gaudium IVF and Women Health gains 2%; Omnitech subscribed 1.14 times")
Oil can flare 57% to $110/bbl in worst-case on Iran-US tensions: Analysts
On the flip side, a deal between the US and Iran coupled with the excess global supply/capacity could see limit the upside after a volatile phase, analysts said.
 "Oil can flare 57% to $110/bbl in worst-case on Iran-US tensions: Analysts")
Higher growth and margin gains fuel sharp rally in Hitachi Energy India
Hitachi Energy India's stock has jumped 54% in a month on strong Q3 results, robust order flows and rising margin visibility, though analysts warn high valuations could amplify downside risks
 "Higher growth and margin gains fuel sharp rally in Hitachi Energy India")
CA body urges Sebi to address delays, restrictive norms in RA registration
BCAS flags rising delays, restrictive norms and ambiguities in Sebi's RA registration process, seeking clarity on migration, principal officer rules and eligibility for investor training entities
 "CA body urges Sebi to address delays, restrictive norms in RA registration")
Bihar MFI Bill unlikely to hit RBI-regulated lenders, say experts
Shares of microfinance focused lenders saw sharp drop on Friday
 "Bihar MFI Bill unlikely to hit RBI-regulated lenders, say experts")
Sebi move to discontinue solution funds set to disrupt 850,000 SIPs
Mutual fund executives flag uncertainty for investors due to closure, merger with other categories
 "Sebi move to discontinue solution funds set to disrupt 850,000 SIPs")
Wire & Cable stocks rally up to 34% in 1 month; Polycab, KEI log new highs
Infrastructure development, housing growth, electrification and the ongoing shift towards organized and compliant products continue to support the demand, said RR Kabel.
 "Wire & Cable stocks rally up to 34% in 1 month; Polycab, KEI log new highs")
SFB shares fall after Bihar passes Microfinance Bill 2026; analysts weigh
Small finance bank shares fell after Bihar passed a microfinance regulation Bill requiring state approval for loan disbursals. Analysts flag regulatory risk
 "SFB shares fall after Bihar passes Microfinance Bill 2026; analysts weigh")
₹4.7 trn eroded! Sensex sinks 961 pts; Nifty at 25,178: Reasons behind fall
Today's selling erased ₹4.7 trillion from the Street as the market capitalisation of all the BSE listed companies slipped to ₹463.51 trillion
 "₹4.7 trn eroded! Sensex sinks 961 pts; Nifty at 25,178: Reasons behind fall")
Stock Market Close: Bears grip D-St; Sensex slumps 960 points, Nifty ends at 25,179
Stock Market Highlights Feb 27, 2026: In the broader market, the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap indices ended 1.14 per cent and 1.10 per cent down, respectively.
 "Stock Market Close: Bears grip D-St; Sensex slumps 960 points, Nifty ends at 25,179")
From $68 to $100: Analyst decodes how diplomatic talks may sway oil prices
In an extreme conflict scenario, Brent could feasibly spike above $100/bbl, as the market accounts for the loss of Iranian supply and the increased costs of rerouting global flows
 "From $68 to $100: Analyst decodes how diplomatic talks may sway oil prices")