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The Business Standard's Smart Investor (SI) reports focus on in-depth analysis and timely news concerning strategic investment trends, business deals, and financial manoeuvres within the corporate world.

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Amir Chand Jagdsh Kumar sets IPO price band: Check key dates, size, GMP

Amir Chand Jagdsh Kumar has set the price band for its IPO in the range of ₹201 to ₹212 per share

Updated On: 20 Mar 2026 | 12:14 AM IST

Stock Market Crash Highlights: Sensex tanks 2497 pts, Nifty ends at 23002 as Brent rises near $120

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Thursday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap indices ended 3.19 per cent and 2.94 per cent down, respectively

Updated On: 19 Mar 2026 | 3:52 PM IST

Central Mine Planning IPO: Brokerages split on prospects; should you apply?

The unlisted shares of Central Mine Planning were trading almost flat at ₹175, up ₹3 or 1.7 per cent compared to the issue price of ₹172 per share, according to sources tracking unofficial markets

Updated On: 19 Mar 2026 | 2:30 PM IST

ICICI Bank, ICICI Pru Life slip up to 4% as Prudential explores JV exit

UK-based Prudential Plc is considering a divestment of its stake in ICICI Prudential Life Insurance, its long-standing joint venture with ICICI Bank, according to a Business Standard report

Updated On: 19 Mar 2026 | 2:14 PM IST

ACME Solar Holdings, NTPC Green Energy jump up to 9% in weak market

At 12:22 PM, ACME Solar shares were trading 4.67 per cent higher at ₹260.1 per share, and NTPC Green Energy's share price was up 2.27 per cent at ₹100.09 per share

Updated On: 19 Mar 2026 | 2:04 PM IST

TTK Prestige, Stove Kraft gain up to 6% as gas supply worries resurface

The rally in TTK Prestige and Stove Kraft shares came after renewed concerns of gas shortage after Israel's strike on Iran's South Pars gas field

Updated On: 19 Mar 2026 | 12:39 PM IST

Mid, smallcap indices bleed; HPCL, Voltas, Swiggy, Dixon fall up to 5%

On the Nifty Midcap 100, Hindustan Petroleum stock was the top loser, down 4.35 per cent at ₹334.35 per cent

Updated On: 19 Mar 2026 | 11:52 AM IST

Adani Total Gas shares rebound 12% after 4-day rout; outperforms market

Other gas stocks traded mixed on Thursday. Indraprastha Gas Ltd. slipped nearly 1 per cent, while Mahanagar Gas Ltd. rose 1.5 per cent.

Updated On: 19 Mar 2026 | 11:35 AM IST

Gujarat Alkalies shares defy weak market to rally 13%; here's why

Gujarat Alkalies share price today: Toady's rally marked the second consecutive session of gains for Gujarat Alkalies, with the stock rising more than 15 per cent in the period

Updated On: 19 Mar 2026 | 11:23 AM IST

Gold, silver ETFs fall up to 6% on Fed meet outcome, West Asia tensions

On Thursday, Brent crude futures climbed $3.69, or 3.44 per cent, to $111.07 per barrel. The US West Texas Intermediate crude rose $2.29, or 2.38 per cent, to $98.61 per barrel

Updated On: 19 Mar 2026 | 11:03 AM IST

GR Infra shares gain 5% on ₹2,440 crore project win; outperforms market

The project involves the construction of a four-lane greenfield section of National Highway-33 from Mokama to Munger in Bihar under the Hybrid Annuity Mode

Updated On: 19 Mar 2026 | 11:02 AM IST

Rajputana Stainless makes flat D-street debut; crashes 8% post listing

Shares of Rajputana Stainless started trading on the NSE at ₹122 per share, the same as the IPO issue price

Updated On: 19 Mar 2026 | 10:06 AM IST

Geojit upgrades V-Guard to 'Buy' with 18% upside on strong seasonal demand

Stock to buy: Geojit said that V-Guard is expected to benefit from a seasonal uptick in demand

Updated On: 19 Mar 2026 | 9:13 AM IST

Cement demand strong; correction offers buying opportunity: Motilal Oswal

Among stock preferences, UltraTech Cement remains its top pick in the large-cap segment for Motilal Oswal, while it maintains a positive view on JK Cement and Dalmia Bharat in the mid-cap space

Updated On: 19 Mar 2026 | 9:07 AM IST

Investing in Central Mine Planning IPO? Check 5 key risks before you decide

The unlisted shares of Central Mine Planning were trading at ₹183 in the grey market, commanding a premium of ₹11 or 6.4 per cent from the upper end price of ₹172

Updated On: 18 Mar 2026 | 1:38 PM IST

PVR Inox gains ahead of 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' release; analysts upbeat

'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' is expected to surpass the box office performance of its predecessor, according to PL Capital, as the film gears up for release on Thursday

Updated On: 18 Mar 2026 | 12:36 PM IST

Awfis Space Solutions gains 6% on crossing 100 centres in South India

In a press release, Awfis Space said its southern portfolio now spans more than 3.1 million square feet of chargeable workspace area with a total seating capacity of over 70,000 seats.

Updated On: 18 Mar 2026 | 11:50 AM IST

Mankind Pharma shares gain 3% on acquiring Rivotril brand rights from Roche

The acquisition is expected to strengthen Mankind Pharma's presence in the central nervous system (CNS) segment and complement its existing neuro portfolio

Updated On: 18 Mar 2026 | 11:42 AM IST

IndiGo pares gains, SpiceJet shares fall 1% as DGCA mandates 60% free seats

As of 10:44 AM, IndiGo share price was quoted at ₹4,349.80, up 1.45 per cent, and the SpiceJet share price was quoted at ₹13.10 per share, down 1.8 per cent.

Updated On: 18 Mar 2026 | 11:06 AM IST

ASK Automotive: HDFC Sec initiates coverage with 'Add'; sees 19% upside

HDFC Securities has initiated coverage on ASK Automotive with 'Add' rating, saying long-term potential will beat near-term volatility. The brokerage said that it sees an upside of 19 per cent

Updated On: 18 Mar 2026 | 10:45 AM IST