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Turbulence ahead as Iran war escalates, threatens equity market stability
Escalating conflict, rising oil prices and rupee pressure likely to keep markets volatile as investors turn cautious amid global uncertainty
 "Turbulence ahead as Iran war escalates, threatens equity market stability")
FPI flows into FAR securities turn negative amid global risks, oil surge
Foreign investors turn net sellers of FAR securities in March as global risks, rising oil prices, and higher US yields weaken sentiment, though RBI measures keep bond yields stable
 "FPI flows into FAR securities turn negative amid global risks, oil surge")
Sebi board to consider FPI settlement norms, intermediary reforms on Monday
Securities and Exchange Board of India to consider easing FPI settlement norms and tightening governance rules as part of a broad regulatory overhaul
 "Sebi board to consider FPI settlement norms, intermediary reforms on Monday")
West Asia war, crude oil prices likely to steer stock markets this week
Besides, trends in global markets, trading activity of foreign investors and rupee-dollar movement would also drive momentum in equities
 "West Asia war, crude oil prices likely to steer stock markets this week")
FPIs pull ₹88,180 cr in Mar, 2026 outflows cross ₹1 trn on West Asia war
The sharp sell-off follows a strong rebound in February, when foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) pumped in ₹22,615 crore, the highest monthly inflow in 17 months
 "FPIs pull ₹88,180 cr in Mar, 2026 outflows cross ₹1 trn on West Asia war")
Mcap of 5 most valued firms erodes by ₹1 trn, HDFC Bank biggest laggard
Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex dipped 30.96 points, or 0.04 per cent, and the NSE Nifty slipped 36.6 points, or 0.15 per cent
 "Mcap of 5 most valued firms erodes by ₹1 trn, HDFC Bank biggest laggard")
Rupee set for worst year since FY14, hits fresh low of 93.72 per dollar
Elevated oil prices, strong dollar demand trigger sharpest single-day fall in 4 years
 "Rupee set for worst year since FY14, hits fresh low of 93.72 per dollar")
JP Morgan Chase Bank NA settles Sebi case for ₹34.42 lakh over FPI lapses
Bank settles Sebi case over alleged violations of FPI regulations, including licensing and registration lapses, without admitting or denying findings
Tata Steel set to gain from India growth, lower global costs outlook
Strong domestic demand, protectionist policies in key markets and cost efficiencies position Tata Steel to benefit despite global headwinds and price volatility
 "Tata Steel set to gain from India growth, lower global costs outlook")
PE firms, HNIs slam brakes on share sales amid market volatility
Private equity firms and wealthy investors delay block trades in listed firms as volatility, geopolitical tensions and looming IPO lock-in expiries weigh on sentiment
 "PE firms, HNIs slam brakes on share sales amid market volatility")
FPIs sell financial services and auto stocks most in first half of March
FPIs dump financial, auto and telecom stocks amid rising oil prices and geopolitical tensions, signalling a shift to risk-off sentiment in Indian markets
 "FPIs sell financial services and auto stocks most in first half of March")
Sensex and Nifty rise after rout, volatile crude oil prices cap gains
Markets recover after sharp fall but rising crude prices and geopolitical tensions keep investors cautious, limiting gains despite strong intraday rebound
 "Sensex and Nifty rise after rout, volatile crude oil prices cap gains")
HDFC Bank shares down 7.4% in 2 days after chairman Chakraborty's exit
Extension of Jagdishan's term to help: Brokerages
 "HDFC Bank shares down 7.4% in 2 days after chairman Chakraborty's exit")
Rupee crashes 82 paise to record low of 93.71 against US dollar
Forex traders said the Indian rupee is under tremendous pressure as surging crude oil prices and a shift toward risk-aversion dented investor sentiments
 "Rupee crashes 82 paise to record low of 93.71 against US dollar")
Stock market close: Firm oil prices spark late sell-off; Sensex ends 326 pts up, Nifty near 23,100
Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Friday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap indices ended 0.67 per cent and 0.09 per cent higher, respectively.
 "Stock market close: Firm oil prices spark late sell-off; Sensex ends 326 pts up, Nifty near 23,100")
Demerger buzz, semaglutide injection plans sees Natco Pharma shares jump 4%
Natco Pharma is a constituent of the Nifty Smallcap 100 index and has a market capitalisation exceeding ₹17,000 crore, according to exchange data.
 "Demerger buzz, semaglutide injection plans sees Natco Pharma shares jump 4%")
Valuations favour private banks over PSBs: Kotak Institutional Equities
Kotak Institutional Equities is bullish on private banks over PSU banks peers citing better valuations and risk-reward.
 "Valuations favour private banks over PSBs: Kotak Institutional Equities")
ITC stock heads for worst FY return in 6 years; is this buy opportunity?
If ITC stock ends FY2026 in the red, it would mark the second consecutive year of losses and the weakest performance since FY2021.
 "ITC stock heads for worst FY return in 6 years; is this buy opportunity?")
Happiest Minds up 11% as PE firms eye majority stake; company clarifies
Happiest Minds said, the company is not privy to any such discussion and therefore cannot comment on the same.
 "Happiest Minds up 11% as PE firms eye majority stake; company clarifies")
MCX shares fall 5%, down 11% from 52-week high; here's what is dragging
MCX shares have been under sustained pressure after the National Stock Exchange (NSE) announced the launch of Gold 10 gram futures contracts
 "MCX shares fall 5%, down 11% from 52-week high; here's what is dragging")