Next week, auto sales data, Trump's tariffs and foreign fund outflows will determine the market's direction. Meanwhile, if the NIFTY50 falls below 21,800, it could extend losses.

New rules coming into effect from tomorrow, March 1, include fresh SEBI guidelines, blocked amounts in UPI for insurance premiums and revised prices for LPG cylinders and aviation turbine fuel. Check all the important details.

Microsoft has announced a $3 billion investment (~₹25,700 crore) in India's cloud and AI infrastructure over the next two years. This is Microsoft’s biggest-ever investment in the country. Other tech giants like Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google and NVIDIA are also doubling down on India’s AI future with massive investments. The recent AI developments in India and the surge of AI investments from global tech giants reflect India’s potential as a global tech innovator.

Auto sales in February 2025 saw a mixed performance. Mahindra & Mahindra saw a 15% rise in total sales, with exports surging 99%, while JSW MG Motor and Toyota Kirloskar recorded 16% and 13% growth, respectively. Hyundai Motor India and Tata Motors, however, recorded a decline of 3% and 8%, respectively.

List of special rate incomes for income-tax calculation in FY 2025-26: While income up to ₹12 lakh will become tax-free under the new tax regime from next financial year, this benefit will not be available against special rate incomes.

The NIFTY50 extended its losing streak to eight consecutive sessions, forming a bearish candle on the daily chart. The index's short-term structure has entered oversold territory, having failed to close above the previous session’s high for 17 straight sessions, signaling persistent weakness.