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Nifty closed lower after sustained selling, staying above long-term averages but showing short-term weakness below key resistance. Technical indicators suggest consolidation with corrective bias. Energy, infra and financials show relative strength, while IT, auto and midcaps lag in near term.

Bharat Electronics Limited announced an interim dividend of Rs 1.95 per share for FY26, with a record date of March 5. The company reported 21% YoY profit growth and robust revenue, with shares up 74% in the past year.

Indian markets fell sharply with Nifty and Sensex down on broad-based selling. IT and auto sectors led declines, while PSU banks outperformed. Volatility and AI concerns weigh on sentiment, with March outlook cautious amid technical weakness.

Bitcoin hovers around $65,000 amid broad crypto declines, with Ethereum and major altcoins down. Market shows tactical stability but structural fragility persists, while global financial risks and AI disruptions weigh on sentiment.

Sudip Bandyopadhyay highlights selective bottom-up investment opportunities in chemicals, defense, energy, retail, and telecom sectors amid market consolidation and improving corporate fundamentals. FIIs show early inflows, supporting a positive long-term outlook.

Following Israel’s pre-emptive strike on Iran, geopolitical tensions boost safe-haven demand. Gold and silver futures are expected to open higher, offering traders significant upside opportunities.

Despite the Sensex dropping 1.84% over five sessions to February 27, eleven BSE 500 stocks logged gains in each trading day. Schaeffler India, Sun TV Network and Timken India led advances, defying broader market weakness.

BSE and National Stock Exchange fined Shipping Corporation of India Rs 5.42 lakh each for violating Sebi’s board composition norms. The PSU said operations remain unaffected, even as it reported sharp profit growth and strong stock performance.

WhiteOak Capital’s Trupti Agrawal says stabilising earnings and normalised valuations have improved risk-reward in broader markets. Small and mid caps, after sharp corrections, offer selective alpha as fundamentals hold up. Private financials, consumer discretionary and healthcare remain promising from a bottom-up perspective.

The primary market will see Sedemac Mechatronics’ Rs 1,087 crore IPO open next week, while nine companies line up for listings across mainboard and SME platforms. Muted grey market premiums and selective investor interest reflect cautious sentiment despite healthy subscription levels.