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Momentum indicators suggest a potential brief halt in the selling pressure. The daily RSI is at approximately 22, indicating oversold conditions. However, Shah warned that any pause in the downtrend would require confirmation through price action.

While recently reviewing my investments and exploring new equity opportunities in the current bear market, I came across news about the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) imposing restrictions on New India Cooperative Bank.

Imagine you’re looking to invest in an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that tracks a global index. The fund’s net asset value (NAV) is Rs 100, yet the market price is Rs 110.

Rupak De, Senior Technical Analyst at LKP Securities, commented that Nifty continues to stay in the bearish zone. He noted that in the short term, Nifty is likely to find support between 21,800 and 22,000.

Tuhin Kanta Pandey has taken charge as the 11th chairman of SEBI, succeeding Madhabi Puri Buch. The seasoned bureaucrat aims to bolster SEBI as a leading market institution, focusing on trust, transparency, teamwork, and technology. Pandey brings extensive experience in economic policy and financial administration.

Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) continued their selling streak in February, offloading ₹34,574 crore worth of Indian equities. So far in 2025, total FPI outflows have reached ₹1,12,601 crore. Elevated valuations, earnings concerns, and global uncertainty drove this sustained market sell-off.

Nifty has fallen for five consecutive months, its longest losing streak since 1996, with February alone seeing a 6% drop. Analysts highlight key technical levels and momentum indicators, suggesting a possible pause in selling pressure. Strong rollovers indicate persistent bearish sentiment.

India’s stock market is undergoing a major correction, with the Nifty 50 falling nearly 16% from its peak and broader indices seeing steeper losses. Just 1,103 points from a bear market, rising global and domestic concerns drive risk aversion. Despite the turbulence, Axis Securities highlights high-potential stocks for 2025, offering investment opportunities across key sectors.

Midcap stocks faced heavy selling in February, dropping up to 30% as investors booked profits and cut losses. Global concerns, including Trump’s tariff threats and US slowdown fears, along with weak Q3FY25 earnings, weighed on sentiment. The BSE Midcap index plunged 10%, with 123 of 132 stocks ending in the red. Key losers included RVNL, Tube Investments, IREDA, and Mphasis.

Donald Trump’s new tariffs signal the start of a turbulent economic phase, with reciprocal tariffs expected in April. The global economy faces uncertainty, while diplomatic efforts are needed to defuse rising geopolitical tensions, particularly concerning Ukraine and Western alliances.