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Cement sector may see margin squeeze as rising costs hit inventories

Rising fuel costs amid geopolitical tensions may pressure cement sector margins, with the impact expected to intensify once existing inventories are exhausted

Cement sector may see margin squeeze as rising costs hit inventories
Updated On : 17 Mar 2026 | 8:47 PM IST

Steel stocks in focus: SAIL, Tata Steel, JSW, Jindal Steel rally up to 4%

In the ferrous space, analysts at ICICI Securities don't foresee any major impact due to ongoing geopolitical tensions as exports share of total steel production is pegged at <6 per cent.

Steel stocks in focus: SAIL, Tata Steel, JSW, Jindal Steel rally up to 4%
Updated On : 17 Mar 2026 | 8:11 PM IST

Demergers unlock value but outcomes hinge on structure, says InGovern

InGovern study shows India Inc demergers have unlocked shareholder value, though outcomes vary widely depending on structure and execution of corporate restructuring

Demergers unlock value but outcomes hinge on structure, says InGovern
Updated On : 17 Mar 2026 | 8:00 PM IST

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

Standard Chartered Bank settles a Sebi case for Rs 57.2 lakh over alleged lapses in reporting beneficial ownership changes and compliance with FPI regulations

Standard Chartered settles Sebi case for ₹57.2 lakh over FPI norms
Updated On : 17 Mar 2026 | 7:03 PM IST

Nifty, Sensex advance for a second day; gains capped by high crude prices

The Sensex rose 568 points, or 0.75 per cent, to close at 76,071, while the Nifty 50 gained 172 points, or 0.74 per cent, to settle at 23,581

Nifty, Sensex advance for a second day; gains capped by high crude prices
Updated On : 17 Mar 2026 | 6:11 PM IST

Sebi proposes easing nomination norms for demat accounts, MF folios

Markets regulator Sebi proposes making nomination default for demat and mutual fund accounts, simplifying compliance norms and streamlining nominee requirements for investors

Sebi proposes easing nomination norms for demat accounts, MF folios
Updated On : 17 Mar 2026 | 4:46 PM IST

Stock market close: Sensex gains for 2nd day, ends 568 pts up; Nifty near 23,600; metal, auto rise

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights Tuesday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap indices ended 1.07 per cent and 0.78 per cent higher, respectively

Stock market close: Sensex gains for 2nd day, ends 568 pts up; Nifty near 23,600; metal, auto rise
Updated On : 17 Mar 2026 | 3:55 PM IST

IDBI Bank tanks 29% in 1 wk, nears 52-wk low amid disinvestment uncertainty

A combined 44.31 million shares representing 7.8% of IDBI Bank's total free float equity, changed hands on the NSE and BSE in Tuesday's intra-day trade.

IDBI Bank tanks 29% in 1 wk, nears 52-wk low amid disinvestment uncertainty
Updated On : 17 Mar 2026 | 3:25 PM IST

'Investors should remain selective, deploy funds in a staggered manner'

Utsav Verma of Choice Institutional Equities said that long-term investors should deploy funds in a staggered manner in sectors with stronger earnings visibility

'Investors should remain selective, deploy funds in a staggered manner'
Updated On : 17 Mar 2026 | 3:05 PM IST

BSE share price up more than 10% in March so far; what's driving the rally?

BSE share price: Sunny Agrawal of SBI Securities said that BSE's options premium turnover has jumped consistently over the last few months despite the regulatory interventions

BSE share price up more than 10% in March so far; what's driving the rally?
Updated On : 17 Mar 2026 | 2:56 PM IST

HDFC Sec assigns 'Buy' tag to NTPC Green Energy, sees 22% upside; know why

The optimism stems from the company's aggressive capacity addition plans, supported by NTPC's established execution capabilities, which are expected to help it capitalise on rapidly growing demand

HDFC Sec assigns 'Buy' tag to NTPC Green Energy, sees 22% upside; know why
Updated On : 17 Mar 2026 | 2:47 PM IST

Nifty Realty at over 2-year low; Relief rally on cards? Analysts top 3 bets

Nifty Realty Index: Hitesh Tailor, technical analyst at Choice Broking expects Sobha, Oberoi Realty and Prestige Estates to bounce back amid signs of positive divergence on the RSI indicator.

Nifty Realty at over 2-year low; Relief rally on cards? Analysts top 3 bets
Updated On : 17 Mar 2026 | 2:28 PM IST

MCX outperforms market; stock rallies 17% in 1 month, nears record high

Share price of MCX rallied 5% to ₹2,675 on the BSE in Tuesday's intra-day trade, and was quoting close to its all-time high of ₹2,706 touched on January 29, 2026.

MCX outperforms market; stock rallies 17% in 1 month, nears record high
Updated On : 17 Mar 2026 | 2:04 PM IST

HDFC Sec upgrades Metro Brands to 'Buy' on stable KPIs; sees 18% upside

HDFC Securities maintained its DCF-based target price of ₹1,080 per share and upgraded to Buy from Add

HDFC Sec upgrades Metro Brands to 'Buy' on stable KPIs; sees 18% upside
Updated On : 17 Mar 2026 | 1:49 PM IST

Heatwave to boost power demand: Analysts pick top power stocks to invest in

Heatwave alert: Rising temperatures could drive a surge in power demand. Analysts see opportunities in select power stocks like NTPC, Tata Power, JSW Energy, and Adani Power.

Heatwave to boost power demand: Analysts pick top power stocks to invest in
Updated On : 17 Mar 2026 | 1:45 PM IST

Silver ETFs gain up to 6% as West Asia tensions stretch into third week

So far this year, MCX spot silver has rallied 6.5 per cent and gold has gained nearly 16.4 per cent, according to data compiled by Bloomberg

Silver ETFs gain up to 6% as West Asia tensions stretch into third week
Updated On : 17 Mar 2026 | 1:14 PM IST

JP Morgan bullish on EMS: Syrma top pick; upgrades Amber, Cyient DLM to OW

JP Morgan expects strong growth across the EMS universe, projecting a 20 per cent revenue CAGR over the next two years (30 per cent excluding Dixon)

JP Morgan bullish on EMS: Syrma top pick; upgrades Amber, Cyient DLM to OW
Updated On : 17 Mar 2026 | 1:04 PM IST

YES Securities sees strong risk-reward in Marico stock; sees 13% upside

YES Securities believe Marico stock offers an attractive risk-reward for investors, with over 13 per cent EPS CAGR potential over FY25-28E

YES Securities sees strong risk-reward in Marico stock; sees 13% upside
Updated On : 17 Mar 2026 | 12:52 PM IST

Infosys stock hits lowest level since Dec 2020; market cap dips below ₹5 tn

Infosys's stock price has corrected 25 per cent thus far in the calendar year 2026, as against 11.4 per cent fall in Nifty 50, on likely threat to revenue growth.

Infosys stock hits lowest level since Dec 2020; market cap dips below ₹5 tn
Updated On : 17 Mar 2026 | 12:47 PM IST

Urban Company shares drop 5% after large equity traded in two block deals

Urban company shares are in focus after about 35 million shares, or a 2.5 per cent stake, changed hands on NSE, according to Bloomberg

Urban Company shares drop 5% after large equity traded in two block deals
Updated On : 17 Mar 2026 | 12:31 PM IST