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Motilal Oswal Alternates on Tuesday announced a Rs 460-crore investment in Mega Fine Pharma for a majority stake. The Sanghvi family, the promoters of the company, have also invested in a bid to increase their stake in the export-focused integrated API company, as per an official statement.

Sebi imposed a ₹5 crore penalty on Indian Clearing Corporation (ICCL) for non-compliance with cyber and network audit norms. ICCL failed to maintain updated inventory records, identify critical assets, and address cyber audit observations within the prescribed timelines.

The Sensex rose 148 points to close at 74,602 on Tuesday, but eight BSE 200 stocks hit 52-week lows. While this may signal buying opportunities, it can also indicate underlying weaknesses, making it a key metric for market analysis.

Gold delivered nearly 28% returns in 2024, prompting HNIs and UHNIs to increase allocations. Strong performance was driven by lower interest rates, geopolitical risks, and central bank purchases. ETF inflows also surged as yields declined, boosting gold s appeal as a hedge.

Markets regulator Sebi on Tuesday allowed Associations of Persons (AoP) to open demat accounts in their own name, enabling them to hold mutual fund units, corporate bonds, and government securities. However, such demat accounts will not be used for holding equity shares.

The Nifty Microcap 250 index rose 8.2% in FY25, outperforming the Nifty50 s 1% gain. Thirty microcap stocks surged between 50% and 390%. ETMarkets highlights five stocks, each up over 100%, backed by mutual funds holding them across 15+ schemes.

Nifty 50 has dropped 14% from its peak due to weak earnings, FII outflows, and trade tensions. Prabhudas Lilladher cut its target to 25,689, citing macroeconomic pressures but expects a gradual recovery with easing inflation and policy support.

The Sensex rose 148 points to close at 74,602 on Tuesday, but eight BSE 200 stocks hit 52-week lows. While this may signal buying opportunities, it can also indicate underlying weaknesses, making it a key metric for market analysis.

UltraTech Cement announced a 1:52 share swap ratio for acquiring Kesoram Industries, effective March 1, 2025. The board also approved expansion into the wires and cables segment. UltraTech and Kesoram shares closed lower following the announcement.