■ MF Update: SEBI Implements Key Mutual Fund Changes from April 2026
Effective 1 April 2026, SEBI introduced updates, including TER adjustments, life cycle fund options, and folio freeze facilities for mutual fund investors. These measures aim to enhance operational efficiency and investor protection across the industry.
Effective 1 April 2026, SEBI introduced updates, including TER adjustments, life cycle fund options, and folio freeze facilities for mutual fund investors. These measures aim to enhance operational efficiency and investor protection across the industry.
■ Economy Update: Strong Domestic Demand Bolsters India’s Economic Outlook
Robust domestic demand, supported by improving high-frequency indicators such as auto sales and GST collections, continues to underpin India’s economic resilience, as highlighted in reports published in early April 2026. This momentum positions the economy favourably despite external pressures.
Robust domestic demand, supported by improving high-frequency indicators such as auto sales and GST collections, continues to underpin India’s economic resilience, as highlighted in reports published in early April 2026. This momentum positions the economy favourably despite external pressures.
■ Auto Sector Update: Passenger Vehicle Sales Record Strong Growth in March 2026
Indian automakers reported robust passenger vehicle sales in March 2026, with industry-wide growth estimated at over 16% year-on-year, led by strong SUV demand from players including Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, and Mahindra & Mahindra. The performance highlights sustained domestic consumer momentum despite external challenges.
Indian automakers reported robust passenger vehicle sales in March 2026, with industry-wide growth estimated at over 16% year-on-year, led by strong SUV demand from players including Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, and Mahindra & Mahindra. The performance highlights sustained domestic consumer momentum despite external challenges.
■ Market Update: Nifty Valuations Approach Pre-Covid Averages
Nifty valuations have eased to levels near pre-covid averages, creating a constructive environment for equities with moderate earnings growth projected for FY26–28. This normalisation supports balanced market expectations.
Nifty valuations have eased to levels near pre-covid averages, creating a constructive environment for equities with moderate earnings growth projected for FY26–28. This normalisation supports balanced market expectations.
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Particulars
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Price as on 3rd Apr’ 2026
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Price as on 27th Mar’ 2026
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Change %
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S&P BSE Sensex
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73,583.22
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73,319.55
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-0.36%
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Nifty 50
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22,713.10
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22,819.60
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-0.47%
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Nasdaq
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21,879.18
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20,948.36
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4.44% ↑
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Gold 999 (10 Gms)
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₹ 1,46,608
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₹ 1,42,942
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2.56% ↑
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Silver 999 (1 Kg)
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₹ 2,24,660
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₹ 2,21,647
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1.36% ↑
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Crude Oil
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$ 112.42
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$ 92.07
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22.10% ↑
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USD INR
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₹ 93.1012
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₹ 94.8125
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1.80% ↑
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