Overseas fund managers have reduced bearish derivative bets on India, moving from near-lifetime lows as market pessimism eases. However, they remain cautious, retaining significant short positions due to ongoing AI trade uncertainties on Wall Street. This cautious approach is reflected in the fluctuating Long-Short Ratio of FPIs’ Nifty futures.Read More

Non-banking finance companies (NBFC) can now factor in DLGs when setting aside buffers for potential loan losses, provided the guarantee forms an integral part of the loan arrangement, the RBI said last week.Read More

Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) staged a sharp turnaround in early February, pumping Rs 19,675 crore into Indian equities in the first fortnight, supported by the US-India trade deal and easing global macro concerns.Read More

India’s recent trade agreements signal a strategic shift toward competitiveness-led global integration. By improving tariff parity and market access with major economies, India is strengthening export visibility, funding its current account deficit sustainably, and positioning itself as a key participant in global manufacturing and services supply chains.Read More

On the other hand, geopolitical risks are still high. Global risk indicators continue to show heightened concerns around interstate tensions and geoeconomic confrontation through 2026. Such uncertainty can keep volatility high in commodity markets—even if spot prices are taking a breather.Read More

The index is attempting to fill last week’s downside gap, and the crucial support at the 200-DMA near 25,300 is likely to be tested in the near term, Jain added.Read More

Nifty ended sharply lower as broad-based selling pushed the index below key technical levels, with volatility rising. Rupak De of LKP Securities warned of near-term weakness toward 25,000 unless resistance is reclaimed. Technical analysts suggested buying Kirloskar Oil Engines and Bajaj Finance on breakout patterns.Read More

The combined market valuation of six of the top 10 valued firms eroded by more than Rs 3 lakh crore last week, with IT majors Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Infosys emerging as the biggest laggards amid a bearish trend in equities.Read More

Groww’s BSE Hospitals ETF targets India’s hospital segment, driven by domestic healthcare demand, insurance penetration and capacity expansion. CEO Varun Gupta says hospitals offer a pure-play, long-term structural growth opportunity, while balanced asset allocation across equities and precious metals remains essential.Read More

Technical strategist Rupak De of LKP Securities warns that a break below the 20-day moving average has weakened Nifty’s near-term structure. Rising volatility and breached supports suggest downside risk toward 25,000 unless resistance levels are reclaimed, while selective opportunities remain in defence and banking stocks.Read More