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Mutual Fund Inflows Remain Strong in February 2026 Despite Market Volatility

India’s Mutual Fund Industry Shows ResilienceIndia’s mutual fund industry remained resilient in February 2026, even as markets experienced volatility. The total Assets Under Management (AUM) stood at ₹35.39 lakh crore, slightly below December’s peak of ₹35.72 lakh crore, indicating that investors...

Stock Market today: Nifty Records Sharpest Budget Day Fall Since 2020; Volatility Spikes

Market Snapshot: Budget Day Sell-Off Shakes SentimentIndian equities witnessed one of the sharpest Budget Day declines in recent years, with the Nifty 50 tumbling 1.96% to close at 24,825.45. The fall marks the steepest Budget Day drawdown post-2020, reflecting heightened nervousness and aggressi...

Stock Market today: Nifty Bank Trades Sideways but Defends Key Supports Ahead of Union Budget

The Nifty Bank index is currently navigating a phase of consolidation as market participants adopt a cautious stance ahead of the Union Budget. While near-term volatility has picked up, the broader trend remains constructive. The index’s ability to defend crucial support levels despite intermitte...

Nifty Holds 200-DMA Ahead of Union Budget as Base Formation Strengthens Bullish Bias

The Indian equity market remained cautious ahead of the highly anticipated Union Budget, with the Nifty 50 index trading in a narrow range and closing marginally lower. Despite the lack of strong directional momentum, the index displayed notable resilience by holding firmly above its 200-day movi...

Stock Market Today: Nifty Edges Higher as Budget Anticipation Caps Upside; Volatility Likely

Market Recap – Nifty 50The Nifty 50 edged modestly higher, closing at 25,418.90, up 0.30%, as cautious optimism prevailed ahead of the upcoming Union Budget. The index formed a bullish candle with a long lower wick, signalling that buyers continue to defend lower levels and that short- to medium-...

Nifty Remains Range-Bound Amid Persistent Selling Pressure; Breakout Key Above 26,000

The Nifty index continues to struggle for direction, remaining trapped in a narrow trading range amid persistent selling pressure at higher levels. Despite occasional bouts of short covering, the benchmark has failed to generate sustained buying momentum, keeping the near-term outlook cautious. M...

VIX Below 10: What History Says About Nifty Returns

When the India VIX falls below 10, it typically signals extremely low market volatility. While such calm phases may appear bullish at first glance, historical data show a more nuanced picture for Nifty’s forward returns.An analysis of past instances whenever India VIX low slips below 10 (with at ...

A Complete Guide to Understanding Stock Market Volatility

Introduction: Every time markets swing sharply—whether upward or downward—you’ll hear experts and news anchors talk about “volatility.” It is a word that often sends chills down the spine of new investors, while seasoned traders see it as an opportunity. But what exactly does stock market volatil...