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Sensex fell 217 points to close at 74,115 on Monday. Six BSE 500 stocks hit 52-week lows, signaling potential buying opportunities or underlying weaknesses. Investors use 52-week lows to assess price trends and overall market sentiment.

Retail shareholding declined in five Nifty200 stocks during the December 24 quarter, indicating reduced retail investor interest. Notable drops were seen in One97 Communications, BSE, Poonawalla Fincorp, Tata Chemicals, and Bharat Electronics.

Japanese investors increased bond purchases in February due to a fall in yields overseas, but retreated from foreign equities on concerns over U.S. President Donald Trump s tariffs plans and the potential impact on global growth from trade distortions.

The Nifty IT index closed 0.47 per cent down at 37644.4.

Roshni Nadar Malhotra becomes India s third-richest individual after receiving a 47% stake in HCL Corporation and Vama Delhi from her father, Shiv Nadar. The succession move cements her majority control over HCLTech and HCL Infosystems.

Indian markets closed lower on Tuesday amid volatility. Sensex fell over 200 points, and Nifty50 ended below 22,500. FMCG stocks gained, while realty, capital goods, and oil & gas sectors declined. Avanti Feeds and Aavas Financiers posted strong gains.

Nifty ended a three-day winning streak, closing lower due to weakness in Reliance and IndusInd Bank.

The rupee depreciated by 38 paise, its steepest fall in over a month, to close at 87.33 (provisional) against the US dollar on Monday due to volatile crude oil prices amid tariff uncertainties worldwide and unabated outflow of foreign funds.

Infrastructure investment trust Capital Infra Trust has announced raising Rs 2,363 crore through debt securities to strengthen its financial position. Established in September 2023, Capital Infra Trust InvIT is sponsored by Gawar Construction Limited.