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Indices see worst fall in 21 months as crude shock triggers selloff
Fears of war escalation in West Asia wipe out ₹13 trn investor wealth; India Vix spikes 22%
 "Indices see worst fall in 21 months as crude shock triggers selloff")
Valuation 'attractive' for FPIs to invest in India, says Sebi WTM Varshney
Sebi WTM Kamlesh Chandra Varshney says recent market correction has made Indian equities attractive for FPIs, while highlighting opportunities for Russian firms to raise capital and list locally
 "Valuation 'attractive' for FPIs to invest in India, says Sebi WTM Varshney")
March uptick in brokerages tapping debt market for capital, shows data
Brokerages turn to debt markets as RBI norms tighten bank funding, reshaping leverage and capital-raising strategies across India's trading ecosystem
 "March uptick in brokerages tapping debt market for capital, shows data")
Gold falls 2.7% to over 1-month low on strong dollar, hawkish Fed tone
Central banks in the US, Canada and Japan struck hawkish tones this week, wary that rising energy prices could spark a fresh wave of inflation
 "Gold falls 2.7% to over 1-month low on strong dollar, hawkish Fed tone")
Despite headwinds, air-conditioner growth to remain healthy this summer
Strong summer demand, low base and inventory push to support AC growth despite price hikes, raw material inflation and evolving energy efficiency norms
 "Despite headwinds, air-conditioner growth to remain healthy this summer")
IFSCA tightens scrutiny of fund managers and capital market units
IFSCA steps up enforcement in GIFT City, issuing notices to fund managers and intermediaries over compliance lapses and operational deficiencies
 "IFSCA tightens scrutiny of fund managers and capital market units")
Sebi may allow netting of funds for FPIs in March 23 board meeting
Relaxations for REITs and InvITs, and intermediaries on 'fit and proper' criteria also on the agenda
 "Sebi may allow netting of funds for FPIs in March 23 board meeting")
Heatwave to boost power demand: Analysts pick top power stocks to invest in
Heatwave alert: Rising temperatures could drive a surge in power demand. Analysts see opportunities in select power stocks like NTPC, Tata Power, JSW Energy, and Adani Power.
 "Heatwave to boost power demand: Analysts pick top power stocks to invest in")
US, global central banks hold rates, warn of war-led inflation risks
Earlier this week the Reserve Bank of Australia hiked rates to a 10-month high and warned of a "material" risk to inflation from the oil price spike
 "US, global central banks hold rates, warn of war-led inflation risks")
Market correction offers tremendous opportunity for FPIs, says Sebi
FPIs continue to be net sellers in the Indian markets in FY26, and in the first 12 days of March alone, there has been a sell-off of over Rs 77,000 crore by them, as per reports
Accuracap Prime Fund, others pay ₹21.75 lakh to settle AIF case with Sebi
The case stems from Sebi's examination of quarterly filings of Accuracap Vectra Fund, a scheme under Accuracap Prime Opportunities Fund, for FY24
Stock Market Crash Highlights: Sensex tanks 2497 pts, Nifty ends at 23002 as Brent rises near $120
Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Thursday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap indices ended 3.19 per cent and 2.94 per cent down, respectively
 "Stock Market Crash Highlights: Sensex tanks 2497 pts, Nifty ends at 23002 as Brent rises near $120")
₹12 trillion wiped out: Why are Sensex, Nifty falling today? Key reasons
Stock market crash today: India VIX, the fear gauge index, spiked more than 21 per cent to go past the 22 mark, indicating higher volatility in the near term
 "₹12 trillion wiped out: Why are Sensex, Nifty falling today? Key reasons")
Bajaj Finance falls 5%, m-cap sinks ₹1trn since West Asia war; time to buy?
Bajaj Finance share price: The recent fall in Bajaj Finance has significantly eroded the NBFC's market valuation. As per data, the NBFC's m-cap has dropped by ₹1 trn since the start of West Asia war
 "Bajaj Finance falls 5%, m-cap sinks ₹1trn since West Asia war; time to buy?")
HDFC Bank share price crash: These mutual funds may see the biggest hit
HDFC Bank share price plunged 8.6 per cent intraday, hitting a 52-week low. Here's how the fall impacts mutual funds, top MFs with highest exposure, and which funds increased or cut exposure in Q3FY26
 "HDFC Bank share price crash: These mutual funds may see the biggest hit")
ICICI Bank, ICICI Pru Life slip up to 4% as Prudential explores JV exit
UK-based Prudential Plc is considering a divestment of its stake in ICICI Prudential Life Insurance, its long-standing joint venture with ICICI Bank, according to a Business Standard report
 "ICICI Bank, ICICI Pru Life slip up to 4% as Prudential explores JV exit")
ACME Solar Holdings, NTPC Green Energy jump up to 9% in weak market
At 12:22 PM, ACME Solar shares were trading 4.67 per cent higher at ₹260.1 per share, and NTPC Green Energy's share price was up 2.27 per cent at ₹100.09 per share
 "ACME Solar Holdings, NTPC Green Energy jump up to 9% in weak market")
Auto stocks fall up to 5% on oil price rise, Fed pause; brokerages cautious
Among Nifty Auto constituents, Samvardhana Motherson International, Bharat Forge, and Ashok Leyland slipped over 4 per cent each
 "Auto stocks fall up to 5% on oil price rise, Fed pause; brokerages cautious")
Gold prices crack below $5,000; can slide another 9%: YES Securities
The West Asia conflict has changed the bullish narrative around Gold. High oil prices, US recession-cum-inflationary fears, and fading Fed rate cut bets weigh on the sentiment, says YES Securities.
Fed pause, inflation risks drag IT stocks; TCS, Wipro, HCL drop up to 3%
Indian IT firms derive a major portion of revenue from the US market, making them sensitive to changes in interest rate expectations and inflation trends
 "Fed pause, inflation risks drag IT stocks; TCS, Wipro, HCL drop up to 3%")