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IndusInd Bank slumps 20% as bad loans may rise amid Covid-19 outbreak

Last week, the stock of the private lender had hit an 8 year low of Rs 235.55 on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) with the bank's market-capitalisation slipping below the Rs 20,000 crore-mark

Defensives versus high beta. What should your stock strategy be?

While JP Morgan believes 'cash is king' given the uncertainty that lies ahead, selective buying from a long-term perspective can be done in defensive plays

Market Ahead, March 31: All You Need To Know Before The Opening Bell

According to analysts, the extreme volatility seen in the Indian equity markets is unlikely to change anytime soon and traders should minimise the risk by opting for hedged options strategies

It is a great time to invest in stocks: Sampath Reddy, Bajaj Allianz Life

There's money to be made in every sector as by and large, each of them will rebound in the future

Set-up favourable for long-term investors, says Vetri Subramaniam

Subramaniam says cheap valuations and easy monetary policy will set the tone for attractive long-term returns

Uncertainty over lockdown, logistics cloud Blue Dart's near term prospects

Lower volumes would impact topline and margin performance; revival in discretionary demand crucial

Insurance and AMC stocks, better alternatives in BFSI segment

Premium growth and persistency ratio could be impacted in the near term, but overall performance may be ahead of other BFSI players

Sebi asks exchanges to review expiry of agro derivative contracts

NCDEX extends settlement date by 10 days even as volume halved in lockdown

Covid-19: Milk consumption down 25% in one month as eateries remain shut

Dairy farmers' realisation plunges Rs 5-7 a litre; Household consumption of milk products rises

Coronavirus impact: RIL's stock pricing in a worst-case scenario

Higher telecom earnings can help amid fears of weak refining & petrochemical margins

SBI MF, DSP MF open small-cap funds for lump sum flows amid correction

Lump sum investments are tactical infusions one can make at any point, based on his view. They differ from SIPs in which investments are made on a monthly basis

Sensex, Nifty fall over 4% amid global oil rout, coronavirus spread

The Sensex dropped 1,375 points, or 4.6 per cent, to end at 28,440, while the Nifty 50 index declined 379 points, or 4.4 per cent, to end at 8,281.

JPMorgan says the market rout is probably past its worst now

Coronavirus infection rates remain a 'wild card' as they remain high even if they're 'slowing' in the US and Europe

IndusInd Bank updates analysts on coronavirus impact, bad loans scenario

The bank said credit costs likely to rise by 200-210 bps, targeting 60% provision cover, deposits down by 10-11% in March quarter

Promoter pledging hit a six-month high on sustained decline in markets

More than Rs 15,300 crore of fresh pledges created in March as falling stocks prices force promoters to offer additional shares of their firms

Sebi defers key market reforms due to disruption caused by pandemic

The regulation was aimed at increasing voting participation and improving corporate governance standards

Sebi eases norms for rating agencies amid disruptions caused by Covid-19

The relaxation is being given for three months, in line with the RBI's moratorium

Coronavirus lockdown: Auto volumes hit slow gear, could witness 50% decline

While sales of passenger vehicles and two-wheelers were expected to fall 40-50 per cent, sales of commercial vehicles are expected to dip 70-90 per cent.

Rupee slides 70 paise to 75.59 a dollar as coronavirus fears mount

Forex traders said heavy selling in domestic equities dragged the local unit amid mounting fears of a coronavirus-led economic slowdown

Investors wealth falls by Rs 3.35 trn in two days as sentiment remain weak

Led by the two-day decline in equities, the market capitalisation of BSE-listed companies dropped by Rs 3,35,192.89 crore to Rs 1,09,63,832.17 crore