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West Asia conflict likely to dent Q4 earnings of listed hotel majors
Geopolitical tensions may hit foreign tourist inflows, affecting occupancies and room rates even as domestic demand stays resilient; outlook hinges on conflict duration
 "West Asia conflict likely to dent Q4 earnings of listed hotel majors")
West Asia business 'near normal' amid war, says L&T's Subramanian Sarma
95% of sites are operating in its 'second home'; supply chain and logistics seen as key challenges, new opportunities likely post war
 "West Asia business 'near normal' amid war, says L&T's Subramanian Sarma")
FPI flows into FAR turn negative amid global risks, crude 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 turn negative amid global risks, crude oil surge")
HDFC Flexi Cap Fund: Focus on high-return sectors boosts gains further
HDFC Flexi Cap Fund delivers strong long-term returns, outperforming benchmark and peers, with rising AUM and a diversified, large-cap-heavy portfolio strategy
 "HDFC Flexi Cap Fund: Focus on high-return sectors boosts gains further")
Top 10 AMCs lose ground even as the leading five stay steady, shows data
While India's mutual fund industry expands rapidly, the top 10 AMCs are losing share to new entrants, even as bank-backed giants continue to dominate the top tier
 "Top 10 AMCs lose ground even as the leading five stay steady, shows data")
Mkts brace for more turbulence as Iran war shows no signs of de-escalation
Escalating conflict, rising oil prices and rupee pressure likely to keep markets volatile as investors turn cautious amid global uncertainty
 "Mkts brace for more turbulence as Iran war shows no signs of de-escalation")
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%")