The combined market valuation of the top-10 domestic firms eroded sharply by Rs 4.48 lakh crore last week, in tandem with a steep decline in equities, with banking majors State Bank of India and HDFC Bank taking the biggest hit.
BI Mutual Fund, managing Rs 12.92 lakh crore, revealed its top stock holdings for February. The fund house heavily invested in banking giants like HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank, while also holding significant stakes in Reliance Industries and State Bank of India.
Indian markets closed the week down 5.3% due to the Iran-Israel conflict, a weakening rupee, FII outflows, and fuel supply concerns. Key events this week, including the Fed's FOMC meeting and ongoing geopolitical tensions, are expected to influence investor sentiment, with the Nifty facing further downside risks.
