Market mood hits 6-month low in March, says BofA fund manager survey

Market mood hits 6-month low in March, says BofA fund manager survey



The “frothy bull” market sentiment of the past few months is ending as global investors turn bearish, according to Bank of America’s latest fund manager survey. The bank’s broadest measure of the market’s mood fell to a six-month low in March and cash levels surged, strategist Michael Hartnett wrote in a note. 


Participants cited the ongoing war in Iran and turmoil in private credit as reasons to be nervous. The survey showed the biggest jump in cash since March 2020, with holdings reaching 4.3 per cent in March. For the eighth month in a row, respondents said that private equity and private credit are the most likely source of a “systemic credit event.” 

 


The war in the West Asia has turned investor attention away from the AI race, which was the focus of last month’s survey, to the risks facing the global economy as oil prices flirt with $100 a barrel. At the same time, market jitters around banks’ exposure to private credit are increasing. Still, investors aren’t yet as bearish as they were during April’s tariff turmoil. Positioning is “far from uber-bear levels seen at recent big lows,” Hartnett said.

First Published: Mar 17 2026 | 11:01 PM IST



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Mafatlal Industries receives order worth Rs 114 cr

Mafatlal Industries receives order worth Rs 114 cr


From Odisha Computer Application Centre

Mafatlal Industries has received an order valued at approximately Rs 114 crore from the Odisha Computer Application Centre (OCAC).

The order pertains to the setting up of 500 robotic laboratories across 16 districts in the State of Odisha under the School and Mass Education Department. The project is scheduled to be executed over a period of five years.

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First Published: Mar 17 2026 | 8:04 PM IST



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Ceigall subsidiary secures two projects of Punjab Infrastructure Development Board


Ceigall Infra Projects (CIPPL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Ceigall India (CIL) has emerged as the L1 bidder in the financial bid opening for two (2) tenders by the Punjab Infrastructure Development Board on 16 March 2026. These include:

– Construction And Development of the World Class Urban Street in Ludhiana On Hybrid Annuity Model Package 1 (Bid cost of Rs 108 crore).

– Construction And Development of the World Class Urban Street in Ludhiana On Hybrid Annuity Model Package 3 (Bid cost of Rs 99 crore).

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First Published: Mar 17 2026 | 7:50 PM IST



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A B Infrabuild receives project worth Rs 48.67 cr


From East Coast Railway, Indian Railways

A B Infrabuild has received letter of acceptance from East Coast Railways, Indian Railways for a new project worth Rs 48.67 crore

(i) Construction of Road Over Bridge 1×36.0 m composite girder +2×24.0 m composite girder for railway portion (bridge proper) and 2×24.0 m composite girder outside railway portion in lieu of LC No.-360 at Km 665/19 21 in between Mandasa-Summadevi stations on Howrah-Vishakhapatnam main line under Khurda road Division.

(ii) Technical Services for undertaking Feasibility Study, Detailed Project Report and Design Development for elimination of 09 Level Crossings through construction of ROB/RUB, FOB, drainage improvements and rebuilding works on East Coast Railway.

 

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First Published: Mar 17 2026 | 7:50 PM IST



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Standard Chartered settles Sebi case for ₹57.2 lakh over FPI norms

Standard Chartered settles Sebi case for ₹57.2 lakh over FPI norms



Standard Chartered Bank has settled a case with market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) by paying Rs 57.2 lakh over alleged violations of foreign portfolio investor (FPI) norms in its role as a designated depository participant (DDP).

 


Sebi alleged that the bank failed to report delays in intimating material changes related to beneficial ownership of certain FPIs. It also cited delays in processing investor grouping changes in some cases, and said the bank granted exemptions from granular disclosure requirements to certain beneficial owners without ensuring compliance with the regulatory framework.

 


The regulator had issued a show-cause notice to the bank in April 2025. Subsequently, Standard Chartered filed a settlement application without admitting or denying the findings.

 
 


Following the payment of the settlement amount, Sebi has disposed of the show-cause proceedings.

 

First Published: Mar 17 2026 | 7:03 PM IST



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Innovision IPO subscribed 3.32 times


The offer received bids for 2.12 crore shares as against 61.32 lakh shares on offer.

Innovision received bids for Innovision IPO subscribed 3.32 times.
The offer received bids for 2.12 crore shares as against 63.99 lakh shares on offer.
Innovision received bids for 2,12,70,519 shares as against 63,99,943 shares on offer, according to stock exchange data at 17:30 IST on Tuesday (17 March 2026). The issue was subscribed 1.20 times.

The issue opened for bidding on 10 March 2026 and earlier closing date was 12 March and now it is 17 March 2026. The price band of the IPO is fixed between Rs 521 and 548 per share. An investor can bid for a minimum of 27 equity shares and in multiples thereof.

 

The Rs 322.84 crore IPO comprises a fresh issue of 46,53,285 equity shares to raise Rs 255 crore and an offer for sale (OFS) of up to 12,38,000 equity shares worth up to Rs 67.84 crore at a higher price band of Rs 548. Promoter group members Lt. Col. Randeep Hundal and Udaypal Singh will offload 619000 shares each.

Innovision will utilize Rs 51.0 crore from the net fresh issue proceeds for repayment of its borrowings, Rs 119 crore for working capital requirements, and the remaining funds will be utilized for general corporate purposes.

Innovision provides manpower services, toll plaza management, and skill development training across India. The company offers private security, integrated facility management (IFM), manpower sourcing and payroll services, and operates toll plazas primarily for the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). As of January 2026, it served over 180 clients across more than 1,000 locations.

For the six months ended 31 September 2025, the firm recorded a consolidated net profit of Rs 3.57 crore and sales of Rs 480 crore. shares as against 61,32,433 shares on offer, according to stock exchange data at 17:30 IST on Tuesday (17 March 2026). The issue was subscribed 1.20 times.

The issue opened for bidding on 10 March 2026 and earlier closing date was 12 March and now it is 17 March 2026. The price band of the IPO is fixed between Rs 521 and 548 per share. An investor can bid for a minimum of 27 equity shares and in multiples thereof.

The Rs 322.84 crore IPO comprises a fresh issue of 46,53,285 equity shares to raise Rs 255 crore and an offer for sale (OFS) of up to 12,38,000 equity shares worth up to Rs 67.84 crore at a higher price band of Rs 548. Promoter group members Lt. Col. Randeep Hundal and Udaypal Singh will offload 619000 shares each.

Innovision will utilize Rs 51.0 crore from the net fresh issue proceeds for repayment of its borrowings, Rs 119 crore for working capital requirements, and the remaining funds will be utilized for general corporate purposes.

Innovision provides manpower services, toll plaza management, and skill development training across India. The company offers private security, integrated facility management (IFM), manpower sourcing and payroll services, and operates toll plazas primarily for the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). As of January 2026, it served over 180 clients across more than 1,000 locations.

For the six months ended 31 September 2025, the firm recorded a consolidated net profit of Rs 3.57 crore and sales of Rs 480 crore.

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