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India’s stock market downturn deepens as Nifty 50 extends losses. Nifty Midcap 150 is down 21.1%, Smallcap 250 has dropped 25.6%, and Microcap 250 has fallen 26.2%. Amid heightened risk aversion, here are the 10 biggest losers on the BSE 500 in February.

In the five trading sessions leading up to February 28, the Sensex fell 3.3%, closing at 73,198. ETMarkets identified four BSE Sensex stocks that declined in all five sessions.

ValueQuest Investment Advisors has named Deepak Ramachandra as CEO. With leadership experience at Axis Capital, Citibank, and Credit Suisse, he brings expertise in investment strategy, equities, and institutional business, aiming to drive ValueQuest’s next phase of growth and innovation.

Small and midcaps have fallen over 20%, while key indices are down 16-17%, nearing a bear market. March 4 and April 2 are critical for trade tariffs, impacting market recovery. Sentiment resembles past financial crises, signaling a potential bottom.

Markets may see further correction toward 21,600-21,700 levels, but long-term investors should start accumulating quality stocks. Short-term traders should wait for price confirmation before entering. A 2,000-3,000-point upside on Nifty remains possible over the next one to two years.

Several BSE midcap stocks, including Coforge, Persistent Systems, and Lupin, have seen target price upgrades from analysts, reflecting positive sentiment and growth prospects, according to Trendlyne data.

Kush Gupta, Director at SKG Investment & Advisory, shares how sports like squash and golf have shaped his leadership, problem-solving skills, and business acumen. His journey highlights resilience, discipline, and focus as key traits for success.

Silver has surged 28% over the past year, far outperforming Nifty 50. A historical divergence with gold suggests silver may rise further, with analysts estimating a 17% upside potential from current levels amid favorable market dynamics.

AI crypto tokens integrate artificial intelligence into blockchain applications, enhancing scalability, security, and automation. Investors are drawn to their real-world AI applications, with market confidence growing. Major AI-driven crypto projects, like The Graph and SingularityNET, are experiencing substantial valuation increases.