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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")
Markets set for gap-down open as West Asia tensions stoke oil fears
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
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")
Sarda Energy shares rally 8% as SC clears acquisition of SKS Power
Sarda Energy & Minerals shares jumped 8 per cent after the Supreme Court struck down all legal obstacles against its takeover of SKS Power Generation
 "Sarda Energy shares rally 8% as SC clears acquisition of SKS Power")
Redington shares soar 17% in weak market; Apple news sparks rally
Redington shares surged 17 per cent on heavy volumes after Apple CEO Tim Cook teased a "big week" and reports flagged higher iPhone manufacturing in India
 "Redington shares soar 17% in weak market; Apple news sparks rally")
Angel One, BSE, CAMS, CDSL shares fall up to 4% after NSE CEO's STT remark
Capital market stocks are under pressure today following Ashishkumar Chauhan's statement wherein he said that derivatives trading volumes will be impacted due to higher STT
Lenskart zooms 52% from listing day low; hits new high in weak market
The stock price of Lenskart hit a new high of ₹541.45 and was quoting higher for the third straight day, surging 12 per cent during this period.
 "Lenskart zooms 52% from listing day low; hits new high in weak market")