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    • Oil Above $100! Iran’s Mojtaba Khamenei Warns on Hormuz | US Markets Slide | Opening Bell

      Brent crude climbs above $100 as Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei warns the Strait of Hormuz should remain closed to pressure enemies and calls for US military bases to shut in the Middle East. Global markets react sharply. Asian markets open lower with Nikkei 225 down 2% and Kospi sliding nearly 3%. US markets hit new 2026 lows as the Dow Jones tumbles 740 points while NASDAQ dips. Meanwhile, US Treasury yields rise and gold slips on a stronger dollar. With GIFT Nifty signaling a gap-down start for Indian equities and oil prices surging, what does this mean for inflation and investors? Tune in as Surabhi Upadhyay and market experts decode the big global cues shaping today’s market action.

    • First Tick: Top global cues to watch in today’s trade

      The Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) sold equities worth over Rs 7,000 crore, while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) bought equities worth Rs 7,500 crore.

    • Middle East war could trigger India earnings downgrades, GDP cuts if oil stays above $100: Chakri Lokapriya

      With multiple commodities moving together right now, the cumulative inflation impulse could be larger than the headline crude number alone implies, said LGT's Chakri Lokapriya.

    • Global reserves may soften Hormuz supply hit, but oil could surge to $150 if disruption lasts longer

      Asian economies are expected to be the most exposed because about 13 mbpd of crude shipments through Hormuz are destined for Asia, including China, India, Japan and South Korea.

    • Trading Plan: Will Nifty 50 decisively breach 23,500, Bank Nifty slip below 54,500 as Strait of Hormuz crisis drives oil above $100?

      Bearish momentum indicators, along with the continuation of the lower high–lower low structure and the VIX sustaining above 21, signal further weakness. Experts expect the benchmark Nifty 50 to breach the 23,500 support and slide toward 23,000 in the upcoming sessions.

    • Trade Spotlight: How should you trade Ajanta Pharma, HFCL, Timken India, Linde India, Supreme Industries, and others on March 13?

      The market is expected to continue to face risk-off sentiment amid geopolitical tensions. Below are some short-term trading ideas to consider.

    • Trade setup for March 13: Top 15 things to know before the opening bell as oil hits $100 amid Strait of Hormuz tensions

      Bears seem to be keeping tight control over the market in the upcoming sessions, possibly pushing the Nifty 50 below the immediate support of 23,500 and signalling a major risk for the 23,200–23,000 zone. Notably, 23,000 has the maximum Put open interest.

    • Smallcap World Fund buys additional 2% stake in Shaily Engineering Plastics for Rs 177 crore

      Smallcap World Fund Inc held 5.09 percent equity stake in ace investor Ashish Kacholia-backed Shaily Engineering as of December 2025.

    • FFPI/FII net sell Indian equities worth Rs 7050 crore; DIIs net buy Rs 7450 crore on March 12

      For the year so far, FIIs have been net sellers of shares worth Rs 96,858 crore, while DIIs have net bought shares worth Rs 1,58,988 crore.

    • Nifty closes in red for 6th time in March: Will market weakness continue or is any strong support visible? Here's what analysts say

      Nifty has closed in the red in 6 out of eight trading sessions, declining more than 8 percent, so far in March.

    • Technical View: Selling may intensify if Nifty breaks 23,500 amid oil price volatility; Bank Nifty bears eye 54,200 as VIX stays above 21

      The weekly options data suggested that 23,500 is expected to be immediate support for the Nifty 50, as below it 23,000 is likely to be a major support, both of which have maximum Put open interest. However, 23,700 and 24,000 are expected to be hurdles.

    • "This is just panic; last jolt for FY26": Vijay Kedia on long-term capital patience against current market jitters

      Vijay Kedia views the dip as an opportunity rather than a crisis.

    • PGIM India MF temporarily halts fresh investments in select overseas schemes

      The fund house had just recently reopened subscriptions for these international fund-of-fund schemes, allowing fresh investments in February 2026.

    • Sensex rebounds 750 pts from day's low, Nifty reclaims 23,800: 5 key reasons behind market paring losses

      Sensex, Nifty recovered partially from steep early losses amid value buying.

    • Sensex settles 800 pts lower, Nifty ends below 23,650: Surging crude prices among key factors behind market decline

      Sensex, Nifty extended their declines as oil prices soared amid escalating tensions in West Asia.

    • Kenneth Andrade-led Old Bridge Focused Fund offloads HCL Tech, adds Tata Motors PV in February

      The fund sold its entire holding of about 10.9 lakh shares in HCL Tech during the month, marking the only complete exit from the portfolio and reducing its exposure to the IT sector to zero.

    • LIVE: Global Markets Sell off Again | Weak start expected for Nifty | Gas supplies in focus

      Global Markets Sell off Again | Weak start expected for Nifty | Gas supplies in focus Tune in as Surabhi Upadhyay speaks with market experts to decode the latest moves in oil, global markets, and what it means for investors.

    • First Tick: Top global cues to watch in today’s trade

      On March 11, Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) sold equities worth Rs 6,267 crore, extending their selling streak to the ninth consecutive session, while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) continued their buying for the 11th straight day, purchasing equities worth Rs 4,965 crore.

    • ‘Rahu Kal’ for markets? Nilesh Shah warns oil spike from Middle East tensions could still sting India

      Sustained high oil prices not only fuels inflation but pressures the rupee, bond yields, and equity sentiment. Markets hate uncertainty; volatility rises as investors recalibrate risks in response to events, said Nilesh Shah of Kotak Mahindra AMC.

    • Trading Plan: Will Nifty 50, Bank Nifty defend Monday's low amid US-Iran tensions and elevated VIX?

      If the Nifty 50 decisively breaks 23,700, Monday's low, a fall toward 23,500–23,400 can't be ruled out. However, a convincing move above 24,300 can drive the index toward 24,500–24,700.

    • Trade Spotlight: How should you trade Karnataka Bank, National Aluminium Company, Bajaj Finserv, Blue Star, Astral, and others on March 12?

      The market may remain range-bound with a negative bias until it closes above Monday's bearish gap. Below are some short-term trading ideas to consider.

    • Trade setup for March 12: Top 15 things to know before the opening bell as traders track US–Iran tensions

      Momentum indicators maintained sell signals, while the narrowing gap between the 50- and 200-day EMAs increased the possibility of a move toward a death cross, signalling bears having the upper hand.

    • CCI dismisses complaint against IndiGo, Air India over alleged market dominance

      According to the complainant, InterGlobe Aviation, which operates IndiGo, held more than 65 per cent share in the domestic aviation sector, while Air India accounted for around 27 per cent.

    • FIIs net sold Rs 6,267 crore in equities, while DIIs net bought Rs 4,966 crore on March 11

      In trade today, the Sensex fell 1.72% while Nifty was down 1.63% amid weak global cues, geopolitical tensions, and broad-based sectoral weakness, especially in midcaps.

    • Craft Emerging Market Fund picks up 1.4% stake in Borana Weaves from Pine Oak Global Fund

      Pine Oak Global Fund held 1.87 percent stake in Borana Weaves as of December 2025.

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