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Key resistance near 23,000 caps Nifty gains despite sharp rebound

Nifty 50 rebounded sharply but faced selling near 23,000, with analysts flagging a weak trend, strong resistance levels, and continued volatility in the near term

Key resistance near 23,000 caps Nifty gains despite sharp rebound
Updated On : 01 Apr 2026 | 7:25 PM IST

Benchmark bond yield seen testing 7.25% by April end amid supply pressures

Government bond yields are expected to remain elevated, with the benchmark 10-year yield likely to test 7.25 per cent amid oil price pressures and heavy supply

Benchmark bond yield seen testing 7.25% by April end amid supply pressures
Updated On : 01 Apr 2026 | 7:13 PM IST

Markets rally as Donald Trump signals timeline to end Iran conflict

Sensex and Nifty rose over 1.6 per cent as easing oil concerns and hopes of an end to the Iran conflict boosted global risk appetite, despite intraday volatility

Markets rally as Donald Trump signals timeline to end Iran conflict
Updated On : 01 Apr 2026 | 7:08 PM IST

Will FY27 be a year of fixed deposits as West Asia war dents stock returns?

Data shows that FDs beat stock market returns in FY26. Analysts, however, expect equities to outperform most asset classes in FY27 despite the ongoing geopolitical conflict in West Asia.

Will FY27 be a year of fixed deposits as West Asia war dents stock returns?
Updated On : 01 Apr 2026 | 6:52 PM IST

MSCI's Greece upgrade to DM status seen having minimal impact on India

MSCI's decision to upgrade Greece to developed market status by 2027 is expected to have only a marginal impact on India, with limited changes to passive fund allocations

MSCI's Greece upgrade to DM status seen having minimal impact on India
Updated On : 01 Apr 2026 | 5:16 PM IST

Oil drops 1% as West Asia uncertainty offsets Trump's war-end hopes

Prices rose earlier on Wednesday but then uncertainty over the Middle East conflict prompted investors to lock in gains

Oil drops 1% as West Asia uncertainty offsets Trump's war-end hopes
Updated On : 01 Apr 2026 | 5:14 PM IST

Stock Market LIVE: Sensex settles off day's high; Nifty below 22700; pharma, healthcare stocks weigh

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Wednesday: In the broader markets, both the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap ended 2.24 per cent and 3.24 per cent higher, respectively.

Stock Market LIVE: Sensex settles off day's high; Nifty below 22700; pharma, healthcare stocks weigh
Updated On : 01 Apr 2026 | 3:55 PM IST

Sensex soars 2,000 pts, Nifty near 23,000: Key reasons for today's rally

India VIX, which reflects investors' perceptions of market volatility in the near term, fell 9.89 per cent to 25.13 amid hopes of de escalation in the West Asia conflict

Sensex soars 2,000 pts, Nifty near 23,000: Key reasons for today's rally
Updated On : 01 Apr 2026 | 3:42 PM IST

India sees surge in IPO filings in March despite weak investor sentiment

The pace of filings defied the lackluster post-listing performance of recent stock debuts

India sees surge in IPO filings in March despite weak investor sentiment
Updated On : 01 Apr 2026 | 3:35 PM IST

Cipla tanks 20% so far in CY 2026; hits over 2-year low in firm market

Cipla declined 2% to ₹1,195.15, also its lowest level since December 2023 on the BSE in Wednesday's intra-day trade.

Cipla tanks 20% so far in CY 2026; hits over 2-year low in firm market
Updated On : 01 Apr 2026 | 3:15 PM IST

RPSG Ventures shares soar 17%, rebound 70% from 52-week low; here's why

RPSG Ventures shares have bounced 69.88 per cent from their 52-week low of ₹551.90 apiece touched on March 23, 2026

RPSG Ventures shares soar 17%, rebound 70% from 52-week low; here's why
Updated On : 01 Apr 2026 | 2:42 PM IST

Defence index surges 7%; Shipbuilding stocks GRSE, Mazagon zoom up to 19%

Among the defence stocks, Paras Defence, Bharat Dynamics, Apollo Micro Systems, BEML, Midhani, Bharat Electronics and Astra Microwave gained between 8% and 10% in Wednesday's intra-day trade.

Defence index surges 7%; Shipbuilding stocks GRSE, Mazagon zoom up to 19%
Updated On : 01 Apr 2026 | 2:41 PM IST

DMart shares rally 9% as store count touches 500 milestone

DMart share price today: In an exchange filing on Tuesday, Avenue Supermart said it has opened 12 new outlets in different states. With this, the total number of stores has reached 500

DMart shares rally 9% as store count touches 500 milestone
Updated On : 01 Apr 2026 | 2:07 PM IST

Astral, Glenmark, Nalco among high conviction F&O bets in April: Systematix

The futures & options market positioning reflects heavy short build-up, creating conditions for sharp but temporary short-covering rallies, says Systematix Institutional Equities.

Astral, Glenmark, Nalco among high conviction F&O bets in April: Systematix
Updated On : 01 Apr 2026 | 1:39 PM IST

Ganesha Ecosphere, Uflex zoom up to 20% on huge volumes; here's why

The government notified 40% recycled content mandatory in food & beverage (F&B) packaging effective April 1, 2026 and the same has to be increased to 60% by 2028-29.

Ganesha Ecosphere, Uflex zoom up to 20% on huge volumes; here's why
Updated On : 01 Apr 2026 | 1:37 PM IST

Power Mech secures ₹109 crore order from Hindustan Zinc; shares jump 8%

Power Mech Projects has secured an order worth ₹109.22 crore from Hindustan Zinc for operation and maintenance services

Power Mech secures ₹109 crore order from Hindustan Zinc; shares jump 8%
Updated On : 01 Apr 2026 | 1:12 PM IST

Marksans Pharma jumps 8% on USFDA nod for cough relief drug

In its filing, the company said that Benzonatate is the generic version of Pfizer's Tessalon Capsules and is used to treat cough by reducing the cough reflex

Marksans Pharma jumps 8% on USFDA nod for cough relief drug
Updated On : 01 Apr 2026 | 1:03 PM IST

FY27 IPO pipeline swells to ₹1.75 trn; will it materialise? Experts examine

Among the most closely tracked issues for FY27, analysts said, is Jio Platforms - the holding company for Reliance's telecom business, which is expected to file its draft papers with Sebi soon

FY27 IPO pipeline swells to ₹1.75 trn; will it materialise? Experts examine
Updated On : 01 Apr 2026 | 12:55 PM IST

Atul Auto jumps 9% in trade; what's driving this Vijay Kedia-backed stock?

As per data from ACE Equities, veteran investor Vijay Kedia owns an 18.20 per cent stake in the company, as of December 31, 2025

Atul Auto jumps 9% in trade; what's driving this Vijay Kedia-backed stock?
Updated On : 01 Apr 2026 | 12:29 PM IST

InterGlobe Aviation soars 10%; stock sees sharpest intra-day rally in 4 yrs

The Board of InterGlobe Aviation Limited (IndiGo) on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 appointed William Walsh as the Chief Executive Officer, subject to regulatory approvals.

InterGlobe Aviation soars 10%; stock sees sharpest intra-day rally in 4 yrs
Updated On : 01 Apr 2026 | 12:17 PM IST