ETFs have also seen sharp declines NIFTYBEES -13.30%, BANKBEES -13.20%, MODEFENCE -14.25%, AUTOBEES -17.36%, PSUBANKBEES -13.94%, HDFCSML250 -21.30% and MID150BEES -12.30%. Due to this fall, investors are reportedly shifting funds towards bank FD, PPF, debt funds and other small saving schemes as per market grapevine.

Alert Nearly 95% cash stocks are down 20–90% from highs, leaving many investors stuck. As per market grapevine, many investors are stopping SIPs and shifting funds to bank FD, PPF, small saving schemes and precious metals. In March, salaried investors are reportedly preferring PPF for tax saving instead of ELSS mutual funds.

Trading update: Last trading day for FY25–26 is 27th March 2026. Pay-in/pay-out will be on 30th March 2026. Markets remain closed on 31st March 2026 due to Shri Mahavir Jayanti. Trades on 30th March will settle on 1st April 2026, the first trading day of FY26–27.

As per market veteran, investors are lying low until clarity emerges on the war situation. Crude above $80 remains negative for India and prolonged conflict may hit FY26–27 earnings growth by 3–5%. If tensions continue for 30–40 days, Nifty may test or break the 21743.65 level seen on 7th April 2025.

Aartech Solonics is an R&D-driven engineering firm focused on advanced energy applications for critical infrastructure. The firm secured key domestic orders from PSUs like IOCL, PSPCL, CSPTCL, HPSEBL and MPPTCL, while expanding internationally with shipments to Oman, Qatar and Africa, highlighting steady growth momentum.

Kalpataru Projects International step-down subsidiary Fasttel Engenharia filed for judicial reorganisation in Brazil to restructure debt while continuing operations; the firm is assessing financial exposure.

Manoj Vaibhav posted 40% higher Q3 EPS of Rs.7.1 and 18% higher 9M EPS of Rs.17.8, which may lead to FY26 EPS of Rs.25. The share trades at a forward P/E multiple of 6.1x vs. peers near 65x, supporting long-term appeal.

Potential energy shock poses major risk. Qatar’s energy minister said normal supply cycles may take weeks even if the war ends immediately and warned that Gulf energy exports could halt if tensions escalate. As per Financial Times, oil prices may surge towards $150 per barrel within weeks, which could severely impact India’s economy. As per market grapevine, if crude hits $150, the Nifty level of 21743 recorded on 7th April 2025 may be breached.

Rising geopolitical tensions as China asks refiners to suspend gasoline exports while Iran’s IRGC warns oil flow from the Persian Gulf may halt. US defence secretary Pete Hegseth indicated the conflict with Iran could last up to eight weeks. Prolonged war may disrupt gas and raw material supply for Indian firms, impacting profitability; avoid catching falling knives till tensions ease.

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