BUSINESS
Generative AI fears trigger Rs 50,000 crore notional loss for MFs
So far in February, Infosys has declined 16.5 percent, TCS has fallen 14 percent and HCL Technologies has dropped 14.2 percent. Tech Mahindra has declined 12 percent, while Persistent Systems and Wipro have fallen around 10 percent each. The Nifty IT index is down 14 percent during the period.
BUSINESS
MFs sell Rs 4,100 crore in February so far, first net selling in three years
The last instance of net selling was in April 2023, when mutual funds sold over Rs 4,532 crore in local equities. Prior to this, they had remained net buyers for 34 consecutive months.
INDIA
Government of Singapore, Norges, Vanguard see portfolio gains in Q3; GQG, Amansa see declines
The Government of Singapore, Norges and Vanguard reported portfolio growth, supported by selective stake increases and new stock additions. Goldman Sachs and Capital Group also saw marginal gains
BUSINESS
Gold, Silver ETF assets triple in five months to cross Rs 3 lakh crore
Gold ETF folios increased from 80.34 lakh to 1.14 crore, while silver ETF folios rose from 11.31 lakh to 47.85 lakh, representing growth of 43 percent and 323 percent, respectively.
INDIA
Foreign inflows exceed $2 billion in Indian equities over nine sessions
Between January 28 and February 6, foreign institutional investors were net buyers in six sessions and marginal sellers in three. On February 9, FIIs bought shares worth Rs 2,223 crore on a provisional basis.
INDIA
Revenue grows at fastest pace in eleven quarters; profit growth remains subdued
Aggregate net sales rose 11.4 percent year-on-year in the December quarter, according to a Moneycontrol analysis of 1,538 listed companies, marking the strongest expansion since the quarter ended March 2023.
BUSINESS
DIIs overtake FIIs in Nifty50 ownership for the first time
FIIs have been gradually reducing their exposure to Indian equities due to a weakening rupee and relatively more attractive return opportunities in other global markets.
BUSINESS
India’s Gold ETFs log record $2.49 bln inflows in January, eight-month streak continues
Except for March and May, every month of 2025 recorded net inflows into gold ETFs. Total inflows for 2025 stood at $4.68 billion, a rise of 262 percent from $1.29 billion in 2024.
INDIA
Indian market valuations normalise even as global equities remain expensive
Globally, major benchmark indices continue to trade at a premium to their long-term averages.
INDIA
AI worries drag 5-year CAGR returns of India’s top IT firms
As of December 2025, mutual fund investments in Infosys stood at around Rs 1.34 lakh crore, accounting for about 2.57 percent of total equity assets under management. Investments in Tata Consultancy Services stood at around Rs 64215 crore, or about 1.22 percent of equity AUM.
BUSINESS
Seven IPOs worth Rs 14,000 crore lined up before February end
The IPOs in the pipeline includes Fractal Analytics, Aye Finance, Indo MIM, Clean Max Enviro Energy Solutions, Gaja Alternative Asset Management, Skyways Air Services and PNGS Reva Diamond, the sources said.
INDIA
Select PSU stock rally lifts sector’s market share to 17-month high
As of January 2026, PSU stocks accounted for 14.97 percent of the total mcap of all BSE-listed firms, the highest level since August 2024. This marked an increase from 13.93 percent recorded a month earlier
INDIA
FII holdings rise in mid-cap stocks despite broader market sell-off
FII holding in the Nifty MidCap 150 index rose to a multi month high of 16.4 percent during the December quarter
BUSINESS
Market correction puts IPO rush on hold; 2026 sees only 3 issues so far
The IPO pipeline for 2026 remains strong. More than 200 companies are preparing to tap the markets. Of these, 88 firms have already secured Securities and Exchange Board of India approval to raise over Rs 1 lakh crore, while others are awaiting clearance for an additional Rs 1.5 lakh crore
INDIA
Over one-third of NSE stocks hit 52-week lows after 2026 market correction
At present, 2,493 stocks are listed on the NSE. Of these, 881 stocks — or about 35.3 percent of the total — have touched their 52-week low levels.
INDIA
More stocks fall above 10% in mid-small caps than Nifty 50 index
In the BSE MidCap index, 119 of the 143 constituent stocks have delivered negative returns so far in 2026. Of these, 34 stocks have corrected by more than 10 percent, while 85 stocks have declined between 1-10 percent. Only 24 stocks have recorded gains, with three stocks rising more than 10 percent and 21 stocks advancing between 1-5 percent.
INDIA
Retail-heavy stocks bear the brunt as market selloff deepens
India’s broader markets have come under sustained selling pressure, with mid-cap, small-cap and SME stocks witnessing their steepest monthly decline in nearly a year
WORLD
Global selloff drags Sensex, Nifty below 200-day moving average for first time in eight months
The last time both benchmarks fell below their 200-day moving averages was on May 9, 2025. At 11.40 am, the Sensex was down 1 percent, or 747 points, at 81,537, while the Nifty declined 0.77 percent, or 190 points, to 25,042.
INDIA
Mcap of all listed firms on NSE falls below $5 trillion first time in eight months
According to NSE data, the combined mcap declined to $4.98 trillion, a level last seen on May 9, 2025. The current valuation is down nearly $300 billion from about $5.3 trillion at the beginning of the year.
INDIA
One-fifth of Nifty 50 stocks see flat to negative returns over three years
Nearly 20 percent of Nifty 50 stocks have delivered flat to negative returns over the past three years, despite strong gains in the broader index
BUDGET
Markets struggle in month-long Budget window but deliver strong long-term gains
Indian equity markets have historically struggled in the one-month period before and after the Union Budget, even as longer-term returns remain strong
INDIA
Midcaps, smallcaps set for strong December quarter earnings
According to Elara Capital, midcap companies are expected to report 16 percent year on year growth in profit after tax for the December quarter, while smallcap firms are projected to deliver a much stronger 30 percent year on year rise in profits.
BUSINESS
MidCap, SmallCap inflows in 2025 hit record high despite scheme delivers muted returns
Of the 140 stocks in the BSE MidCap index, 86 ended the year with negative returns, while in the BSE SmallCap index, 871 of the 1,186 stocks were in the red. In the BSE100 index, 61 stocks posted gains and 39 recorded losses.
INDIA
Zerodha, Groww, Angel One, Upstox hit hard as retail trading activity slumps in 2025
Zerodha, founded by Nithin and Nikhil Kamath, saw the biggest erosion, losing about 12.68 lakh active clients over the year. Groww, the country’s largest brokerage platform, followed with a decline of nearly 10.32 lakh clients, while Angel One reported a drop of around 9.96 lakh
