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FPI selling surpasses ₹1 trillion mark in March amid West Asia crisis
Backed by SIPs, domestic investors brought relief with ₹1.13 trn investment
 "FPI selling surpasses ₹1 trillion mark in March amid West Asia crisis")
Net FDI remains negative for fifth straight month in January: RBI data
Net FDI stood at negative $1.39 billion in January 2026 compared to negative $492 million in December 2025
 "Net FDI remains negative for fifth straight month in January: RBI data")
PLNG valuations remain attractive, but near-term downtrend likely
Petronet LNG (PLNG) gets 8.5 mmtpa of LNG from Qatar (50 per cent of its volume) and PLNG has issued a press release in response to QatarEnergy's notice of force majeure
 "PLNG valuations remain attractive, but near-term downtrend likely")
Manic Monday: Indices fall over 2.5%; de-escalation talks may lift mkts
Markets fell sharply on crude price concerns amid West Asia tensions, though hopes of de-escalation talks may support a rebound in equities and sentiment
 "Manic Monday: Indices fall over 2.5%; de-escalation talks may lift mkts")
Sebi to look into HDFC board meeting's minutes after chairman's exit
Sebi will review HDFC Bank board minutes after chairman Atanu Chakraborty's exit, with its chief cautioning independent directors against unsubstantiated remarks
 "Sebi to look into HDFC board meeting's minutes after chairman's exit")
Realty, IT, FMCG in bear grip as key sectoral indices slide sharply
Realty, IT and FMCG stocks drag markets deeper as several sectoral indices enter bear territory, even as pharma, metal and infra show relative resilience
India's market capitalisation erodes $1.3 trillion from peak, shows data
While global mcap has declined 7.3 per cent this month, India's 13.3 per cent drop is the steepest among major markets
 "India's market capitalisation erodes $1.3 trillion from peak, shows data")
Sebi approves tighter conflict-of-interest and disclosure framework
New investments in pooled vehicles will be permitted, provided they are professionally managed by regulated market intermediaries
 "Sebi approves tighter conflict-of-interest and disclosure framework")
10 pharma firms launch semaglutide in India; Nomura sees ₹12k-cr mkt
Companies including Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Sun Pharma, Zydus Lifesciences, Natco Pharma, Alkem Laboratories, and Torrent Pharmaceuticals have developed their own formulations
 "10 pharma firms launch semaglutide in India; Nomura sees ₹12k-cr mkt")
HDFC Bank: Sebi chief says independent directors must act responsibly
It can be noted that the resignation had led to a sharp correction in the HDFC Bank scrip, as investors became concerned
Sebi board clears steps to ease doing business in REITs, InvITs, and AIFs
Sebi board clears FPI settlement norms; approves recommendations on conflict of interest
Sebi eases reporting norms for brokers, reduces compliance burden
Sebi has relaxed reporting requirements for brokers and depository participants, allowing selective account reporting and simplifying demat disclosure norms
Sebi amends norms to make IPO disclosures accessible, investor-friendly
IPO-bound companies will now be required to submit this abridged prospectus alongside their detailed offer documents
Iran war upends markets: Why gold, bonds and stocks are moving differently
In the wake of the West Asian crisis, markets are defying typical patterns as equities fall, bond yields rise and gold weakens, signalling a shift in investor behaviour amid oil shocks and rate concer
 "Iran war upends markets: Why gold, bonds and stocks are moving differently")
Monday mayhem: Sensex, Nifty 50 dive over 2% intraday; ₹13 trn wiped out
India VIX, referred to as the market's fear gauge, surged over 17 per cent to go past 26 mark, signalling increased volatility going forward
 "Monday mayhem: Sensex, Nifty 50 dive over 2% intraday; ₹13 trn wiped out")
Stock Market close: Sensex sinks 1,837 pts, Nifty at 22,512 as US-Iran conflict escalates
Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Monday: In the broader markets, both the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap ended 3.97 per cent down, each
 "Stock Market close: Sensex sinks 1,837 pts, Nifty at 22,512 as US-Iran conflict escalates")
Nifty India Defence index slips 5%; GRSE, BDL tank 8%, HAL hits 52-week low
Cochin Shipyard, GRSE, BDL, BEML, Paras Defence, Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders and Unimech Aerospace have plunged between 40% and 51% from their respective 52-week highs.
 "Nifty India Defence index slips 5%; GRSE, BDL tank 8%, HAL hits 52-week low")
Airline stocks: IndiGo, SpiceJet tumble up to 10% as ATF price hike looms
Airline stocks came under pressure as conflict in the oil-rich West Asia raised concerns over rising ATF prices
 "Airline stocks: IndiGo, SpiceJet tumble up to 10% as ATF price hike looms")
Powerica IPO: Brokerages bet on long term prospects; should you apply?
SBI Securities recommends investors to 'Subscribe' to the issue for the long term, while Swastika advised investors to apply with caution, recommending the issue only for risk-tolerant
 "Powerica IPO: Brokerages bet on long term prospects; should you apply?")
Hindustan Zinc falls 6% as markets crash, silver prices drag sentiment
The selling pressure was further exacerbated by a decline in silver prices. On the MCX, silver May futures slipped below the psychological mark of ₹200,000 per kg to ₹199,643 on Monday
 "Hindustan Zinc falls 6% as markets crash, silver prices drag sentiment")