Weekly Expiry: Sensex mirrors Nifty’s swings, but with milder spurts

The recent weekly expiry of Sensex showcased unexpected surges in the index and heightened options premiums. Traders observe that such fluctuations are now standard until liquidity conditions improve. Notably, substantial implied volatility spikes arose without impactful news. Significant trades in ICICI Bank hinted at efforts to sway the index’s trajectory. This market landscape creates challenges…

Kharge-Rijiju face-off in Rajya Sabha; opposition stalls House over Amit Shah

The Rajya Sabha approved the Appropriation Bill, 2026, authorizing fund withdrawals for excess expenditure. Opposition members repeatedly demanded Home Minister Amit Shah’s presence in the House. Parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju was asked to convey their sentiments to Shah. Leader of the Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge sought the Home Minister’s statement on student police action. The…

Most active funds beat benchmark indices last year: Motilal Oswal Study

A fresh analysis indicates that actively managed mutual funds have surpassed their benchmark indices, with an impressive 94% of large cap funds outperforming theirs. Midcap and small cap funds have also demonstrated solid performance against their benchmarks. Fund managers effectively utilized market discrepancies and strategic stock selection. It remains crucial for investors to carefully choose…