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US halts Iran strikes: Nifty set to rally; Emkay picks stocks to buy now
Equity markets are set to rebound today as US has decided to halt Iran strikes. GIFT Nifty is up over 350 points. Emkay Global expects OMCs, banks, autos, NBFCs, L&T too see a strong rally.
 "US halts Iran strikes: Nifty set to rally; Emkay picks stocks to buy now")
HDFC Bank hires external counsel to review ex-chairman's resignation letter
HDFC Bank said that Chakraborty 'did not mention any happenings and practices which were not in congruence with his personal values and ethics'
 "HDFC Bank hires external counsel to review ex-chairman's resignation letter")
Stocks to Watch today, Mar 24: HDFC Bank, Coal India, Oil stocks, Wipro
Stocks to Watch today, March 24, 2026: From HDFC Bank to oil related stocks, here is a list of shares that will remain on investors' radar
 "Stocks to Watch today, Mar 24: HDFC Bank, Coal India, Oil stocks, Wipro")
Motilal Oswal sector of the week: Utilities; check top stock pick here
In the medium term, the sector appears well-positioned for structurally higher profitability, driven by improved pricing power, better capacity utilisation, and reduced external supply shocks
 "Motilal Oswal sector of the week: Utilities; check top stock pick here")
Rupee hits new record low amid Iran war: Will INR drop to 100 vs US dollar?
Rupee hit a record low of 93.94 on Monday as oil prices stay above $100/bbl amid Iran war, and FPI pulled out ₹1 trillion in 2026. Can INR fall to 100/USD? Analysts weigh in on outlook and risks
 "Rupee hits new record low amid Iran war: Will INR drop to 100 vs US dollar?")
Stocks to Buy: Here's why analyst recommends Jindal Steel, Federal Bank
According to Shrikant Chouhan of Kotak Securities, JSL remains a leading integrated steel and mining player with strong operational capabilities
 "Stocks to Buy: Here's why analyst recommends Jindal Steel, Federal Bank")
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")
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")