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Foreign investors sharply slowed their purchases of emerging market assets in February to below $22 ​billion even as flows remained positive across both debt and equities, data from a global banking trade group showed on Tuesday.

India is emerging as the top pick in ​Asia‑Pacific private markets, offering global ​investors scale and resilience as activity in the Asia-Pacific slows, ​a survey by McKinsey & Company and the Indian Venture and Alternate Capital Association showed.

The Reserve Bank of India has issued stricter prudential norms for bank dividend payouts and profit remittances. The framework links payouts to capital strength, asset quality, and regulatory compliance to ensure financial stability and adequate capital buffers across banks.

Morgan Stanley Asia Singapore bought shares worth ₹69.2 crore in Nazara Technologies through a block deal, acquiring 28.85 lakh shares from Think India Opportunities Master Fund as the gaming company continues global expansion and posts strong revenue and EBITDA growth.

The National Stock Exchange has instructed its members to report and pay any extra Securities Transaction Tax collected. This applies to tax collected for the financial year 2023-24 and previous years. The directive follows a request from the Income Tax Department. Members must submit details and remit excess tax with interest.

The Indian Rupee strengthened on Tuesday, recovering from a historic low. Falling oil prices and intervention by the Reserve Bank of India supported the currency. Global markets also saw gains following predictions of a swift end to the Middle East conflict. Energy prices remain a key factor influencing currency markets.

Gold ETF inflows have seen a significant drop, but experts say it is a natural settling after a rally. SIP collections are stable, unaffected by market swings. Investors are showing more sophistication, opting for flexicap funds over pure large-cap options. This indicates growing resilience among Indian retail investors navigating market turbulence.

Realty firm Puravankara Ltd has formed a joint venture to develop a housing project in Bengaluru with an estimated revenue of Rs 1,300 crore.

Indian equities showed stability mid-session Tuesday, with the Nifty holding above key levels and Bank Nifty outperforming. Easing oil prices and declining volatility boosted investor sentiment, though global uncertainties persist. Analysts suggest a selective approach, favoring defensive sectors like pharma and PSU banks for potential opportunities.

Australian shares rebounded on Tuesday, with the S&P/ASX 200 index gaining 1.1% after US President Trump suggested the Iran conflict could end soon. This eased oil price fears, leading to a drop in energy stocks but a boost for miners and financials. Technology, healthcare, and gold also saw gains.