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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.

Gold prices jumped by Rs 250 to Rs 89,350 per 10 grams on Tuesday extending gains for the second day amid depreciation in rupee, according to the All India Sarafa Association. The gold of 99.5 per cent purity rose by Rs 250 to Rs 88,950 per 10 grams from the previous close of Rs 88,700 per 10 grams.

Sebi has proposed key reforms in the F&O segment to curb market volatility and enhance risk management. Changes include a Delta-based Open Interest (OI) computation, reducing artificial ban periods, recalibrating Market Wide Position Limits (MWPL), and strengthening intraday monitoring.

Zomato s shares could rise by 35% to Rs 310, according to Bernstein, due to its dominance in India s quick commerce space, expansion through Blinkit, and geographical growth with Instamart. Despite near-term losses, Bernstein sees long-term value. Zomato is also set to join the Nifty 50 index on March 28, 2025. Shares have surged 37.61% in the past year.

Veteran investor Jim Rogers has warned that Bitcoin is a bubble set to collapse, expressing skepticism about its long-term viability. Bitcoin, which reached an all-time high of $109,114 in January 2025, has since dropped nearly 19%, currently trading at $87,850. This decline is attributed to concerns over U.S. investment restrictions on China and broader market fears. Major altcoins also faced losses.

Sensex closed higher, Nifty ended flat as financial and auto gains offset metal losses. Vijaya Diagnostic surged 15.4%, Tata Investment rose 7.3%, while Dr. Lal Path Labs and Can Fin Homes fell.