Sensex and Nifty See Worst Monthly Streak in 29 Years, Shedding $1 Trillion in Market Value
Economic Times – The Nifty 50’s fifth consecutive monthly decline marks its longest losing streak since 1996, with a significant wealth wipeout reported on February 28.
FIIs Dump ₹11,639 Crore in Single Day as Market Crash Intensifies
Financial Express – Foreign Institutional Investors accelerate selling, contributing to the steepest single-day market drop in nine months on February 28.
RBI’s Liquidity Boost: $10 Billion FX Swap Announced to Ease Rupee Pressure
Reuters India – The Reserve Bank of India steps in with a massive forex swap to infuse rupee liquidity, a move likely to dominate headlines into March 1.
Tata Capital IPO Filing Signals Robust Corporate Fundraising Amid Market Slump
Moneycontrol – Tata Capital’s IPO approval on February 28 highlights resilience in corporate finance despite broader market turmoil.
SEBI’s New F&O Rules Aim to Tame Volatility, Stir Debate Among Traders
Business Today – Proposed regulations by SEBI to curb futures and options volatility spark discussions, with implications likely to extend into March 1 news cycles.
Rupee Slides to Three-Week Low as Dollar Strengthens and FII Outflows Surge
The Hindu – Currency weakness amid global and domestic pressures remains a focal point, expected to carry over into March 1 reports.
IT Stocks Bleed as Sensex Tanks 1,400 Points, Nifty Below 22,150
Live Mint – A brutal sell-off in IT and metal stocks on February 28 drives market losses, setting the tone for weekend analysis.
Gold Holds Steady at ₹87,983/10g Amid Market Chaos, Silver at ₹101,000/kg
Hindustan Times – Precious metals remain a safe haven as equity markets falter, likely to be highlighted on March 1.
Airtel-Tata DTH Merger Talks Progress, Boosting Telecom Sector Buzz
NDTV – Ongoing negotiations between Airtel and Tata Group for a DTH merger gain traction, with updates expected to continue into March 1.
India’s Q3 GDP Growth Offers Hope Amid Market Gloom, Rural Demand in Focus
Business Standard – Stronger-than-expected GDP figures for October-December could provide a counter-narrative to market declines on March 1.