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Technology spending is now essential, with Indian IT firms poised for continued growth despite cyclic slowdowns. HDFC Technology Fund adopts a bottom-up approach, balancing industry leaders and disruptors. SaaS, AI, and fintech are expanding India s tech sector. While IT spending slowed post-pandemic, long-term growth remains intact. Quick commerce has potential profitability as competition stabilizes.

Nifty remains bearish, trading below key moving averages, with support at 22,000 and resistance at 22,800. Bank Nifty shows relative strength. ICICI Bank is resilient, while IndusInd Bank faces downside risks. MTNL surged on asset monetization news. Metals remain mixed, oil & gas under pressure. IT and consumer durables show long-term potential, with select mid-cap stocks attractive.

Warren Buffett advises investors to stay calm amid market volatility, quoting Kipling’s poem "If." With Nasdaq in correction and recession fears rising, he sees downturns as buying opportunities. Historical data supports patience, as bear markets average under 10 months. Buffett urges disciplined investing and long-term focus.

The IPO market gains momentum with four upcoming issues. Aris Infra Solutions mainboard IPO opens March 20-25, aiming to raise Rs 600 crore. Three SME IPOs—Pradeep Parivahan, Divine Hira Jewellers, and Grand Continental—launch next week. Two listings, PDP Shipping Projects and Super Iron Foundry, are also scheduled.

NSE chief Ashish Chauhan urges SMEs to list, calling stock markets a launchpad for billionaires. With 200 SME listings last year and 110 million investors, India’s capital market is growing. Stable domestic capital and shifting global dynamics make India a strong investment hub.

Small-cap equities, after strong 2023-24 gains, slipped into a bear market but now show recovery potential. Supportive macro fundamentals, easing fiscal and monetary policies, sectoral diversification, and valuation comfort improve prospects. Investors may consider diversified small-cap strategies within portfolios.

Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) help investors navigate market volatility by leveraging rupee cost averaging, avoiding behavioral biases, and benefiting from compounding. They promote discipline, eliminating the need to time the market. SIPs ensure long-term financial growth, mitigating risks of emotional decision-making and optimizing portfolios for sustained wealth creation.

Nifty IT enters bear market amid US slowdown fears, breaking key supports. Defence stocks rise on EU spending boost. IndusInd Bank shows rebound signals. Analysts predict market range-bound before Q4 earnings. Stock picks: Rain, Maxhealth.

Gold prices in Nashik and Jalgaon have reached a historic high of Rs 91,000 per 10 grams due to international factors influencing the market. Buyers from Maharashtra, Gujarat, and MP flock to Jalgaon for high-quality gold and exceptional craftsmanship. Despite rising prices, gold remains a favored investment, especially during the wedding season.

Nifty ended the week down 0.7% due to IT sector selling. Key factors to watch include the upcoming FOMC meeting, US market movements, potential impact from Trump tariffs, and continued FII selling. The Nifty faces technical resistance and support levels, while the rupee s movement against the dollar and crude oil prices will also influence market direction.