SIPs hit record high, equity MF inflows jump 56% in March despite sharp stock market selloff, shows AMFI data

Investors continue to show strong commitment to systematic investing despite the stock market selloff last month. Equity mutual funds also saw significant buying, particularly in flexi-cap and small-cap categories.  Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) flows jumped to a record high in March, while equity mutual funds also witnessed healthy demand, according to monthly data released by…

US-Iran war buzz fuels crude oil price to six month high. Time to invest in black gold?

Crude oil prices are near a six-month high due to US-Iran tensions. As of February 20, 2026, Brent crude reached $71.99, while WTI rose to $67.05. Analysts suggest geopolitical risks and shrinking inventories may drive prices higher, with a bullish outlook for WTI expected. Crude oil priceshovered near a six-month high on escalating US-Iran tensions,…

Markets recover after Budget: Sensex settles 950 pts higher, Nifty ends near 25,100; 6 key factors behind gains

Sensex, Nifty rebounded on Monday driven by value-buying, after facing a massive drubbing on the Budget day. The equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty staged a sharp recovery on Monday, amid value buying in blue-chip oil & gas, banking and auto shares. After opening on a weak note, tracking a broad-based sell-off during a special…

Sensex snaps 8-day losing run, Nifty tops 24,800 as RBI keeps policy rates unchanged

Investors’ wealth rose by more than Rs 3 lakh crore as the overall market capitalisation of BSE-listed firms surged to Rs 455.57 lakh crore from Rs 452.23 lakh crore on Tuesday, September 30. After eight straight sessions of losses, domestic equities finally staged a rebound on Wednesday. Both Sensex and Nifty closed higher as the…