Indian markets experienced a sharp downturn this week, with the Nifty closing significantly lower and testing a crucial 100-week moving average support. Rising volatility and weakening market breadth signal caution for investors. While some sectors like Infrastructure and Pharma show relative strength, others are under pressure, suggesting a defensive approach is advised.
BlackRock shares fell sharply after the asset manager restricted withdrawals from its flagship private credit fund, HLEND, following a surge in redemption requests. The move has intensified concerns about liquidity risks in the fast-growing private credit industry, even as investors shift towards safer assets amid global economic and geopolitical uncertainty.
Women remain significantly underrepresented in leadership roles at India’s listed companies despite improvements in boardroom diversity. A Primeinfobase report shows women hold only 5% of CEO or MD positions and just 10% of executive directorships, highlighting persistent structural barriers and a widening gender gap in senior corporate leadership and pay.
Several stocks on the BSE 200 index have seen sharp declines at the start of CY2026 as volatility grips markets. Technology and new-age companies dominate the list of laggards. Coforge, LTIMindtree and Persistent Systems lead the fall, reflecting pressure on IT stocks amid global uncertainty and concerns around rapid advances in artificial intelligence.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced that multiple state governments will raise a total of Rs 45,960 crore through the auction of State Government Securities (SGS), scheduled to be conducted on March 10, 2026.
Bitcoin slipped below $70,000 as a broad crypto market sell-off triggered $329 million in liquidations across leveraged positions. Ethereum and major altcoins also declined amid geopolitical tensions and macroeconomic uncertainty, while analysts say traders remain cautious despite recent positive momentum in the cryptocurrency market.
Women's participation in crypto surged by 116.8%, with women now holding four digital assets on average. This growth is evident across metro and non-metro regions, with over 15% of the total investor base being women. They are adopting a research-driven, diversified, and long-term investment strategy.
Women demonstrate superior investment skills, achieving better risk-adjusted returns. However, a lack of financial autonomy and literacy hinders their investment participation. Despite this, women's financial awareness is growing, leading to increased asset share in investments. Addressing these gaps will empower women to build greater wealth.
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