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Shares of Meesho fell 10% to hit the lower circuit after the company revealed a Rs 1,500-crore tax demand from the Income Tax Department, nearly half of its Q3 operating revenue. The demand relates to the 2023-24 assessment year. Meesho said it disagrees with the order and is evaluating legal and factual grounds to contest it.

Despite selling Rs 74,700 crore in FY26, FIIs steadily increased stakes in 58 Indian stocks above Rs 3,000 crore market cap. Fourteen delivered 50–1,650% returns, with five becoming multibaggers, highlighting selective institutional confidence and strong stock-specific performance across sectors.

Greenko Energies Pvt. is exploring a potential initial public offering in Mumbai. The company aims to raise up to $1 billion. This move could test investor interest in renewable energy shares. The company is backed by GIC Pte. and Abu Dhabi Investment Authority. Discussions with bankers are underway for a possible share sale this year. Details are still being finalized.

European shares slumped to their lowest in over two months on Monday, as surging oil prices exacerbated inflation worries with ‌the U.S.- ⁠Israeli ⁠war on Iran showing no signs of slowing down.

Shares of IT companies outperformed the broader market on Monday, with Wipro, LTIMindtree, and Persistent Systems rising up to 1% despite a sharp selloff that wiped out over Rs 12.39 lakh crore from BSE-listed companies’ market capitalisation. Wipro led gains, while Infosys and TCS saw modest declines, less severe than the broader market drop.

Global markets are grappling with a surge in crude oil prices, with Brent crude exceeding $100. Strategists note that markets are already digesting this shock, impacting Asian markets significantly. India, however, may face less downside due to its recent economic efficiency and ability to purchase Russian oil, though the duration of the conflict remains a key factor.

The surge in crude oil prices triggered a sharp selloff in Indian equities on Monday. The benchmark BSE Sensex fell nearly 2,400 points shortly after opening, while the Nifty 50 dropped more than 700 points, before recovering some of the losses. All sectoral indices were trading in the red.

Market turbulence offers chances to buy. Vikas Khemani of Carnelian Asset Management sees opportunity in corrections. He highlights banks, consumer sectors, and pharmaceuticals as attractive. PSU banks also present value. Khemani advises a long-term view, noting Indian economic fundamentals are strong. Short-term price drops in good companies are chances to invest.

Shares of PG Electroplast fell sharply after the company flagged a gas shortage under its supply agreement due to maritime restrictions linked to the Middle East conflict. The disruption has led to curbs on LPG allocations, prompting the firm to explore alternative supplies while assessing the potential impact on production and customers.

Brent crude surged nearly 29% on Monday to cross $100 per barrel, heading for its biggest single-day gain on record after the Strait of Hormuz remained shut amid the escalating Iran–Israel–US conflict. The disruption to a key global oil transit route has sparked fears of a severe supply shock and rising inflation.