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Sebi to look into HDFC board meeting's minutes after chairman's exit

Sebi will review HDFC Bank board minutes after chairman Atanu Chakraborty's exit, with its chief cautioning independent directors against unsubstantiated remarks

Updated On: 23 Mar 2026 | 10:27 PM IST

10 pharma firms launch semaglutide in India; Nomura sees ₹12k-cr mkt

Companies including Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Sun Pharma, Zydus Lifesciences, Natco Pharma, Alkem Laboratories, and Torrent Pharmaceuticals have developed their own formulations

Updated On: 23 Mar 2026 | 10:17 PM IST

While Petronet LNG valuations are attractive, near-term downtrend likely

Petronet LNG (PLNG) gets 8.5 mmtpa of LNG from Qatar (50 per cent of its volume) and PLNG has issued a press release in response to QatarEnergy's notice of force majeure

Updated On: 23 Mar 2026 | 9:17 PM IST

Sebi approves tighter conflict-of-interest and disclosure framework

New investments in pooled vehicles will be permitted, provided they are professionally managed by regulated market intermediaries

Updated On: 23 Mar 2026 | 9:12 PM IST

Indices slump on crude worries; de-escalation hopes may lift markets

Markets fell sharply on crude price concerns amid West Asia tensions, though hopes of de-escalation talks may support a rebound in equities and sentiment

Updated On: 23 Mar 2026 | 7:54 PM IST

HDFC Bank: Sebi chief says independent directors must act responsibly

It can be noted that the resignation had led to a sharp correction in the HDFC Bank scrip, as investors became concerned

Updated On: 23 Mar 2026 | 6:55 PM IST

Sebi board clears steps to ease doing business in REITs, InvITs, and AIFs

Sebi board clears FPI settlement norms; approves recommendations on conflict of interest

Updated On: 23 Mar 2026 | 5:57 PM IST

Sebi eases reporting norms for brokers, reduces compliance burden

Sebi has relaxed reporting requirements for brokers and depository participants, allowing selective account reporting and simplifying demat disclosure norms

Updated On: 23 Mar 2026 | 5:19 PM IST

Sebi amends norms to make IPO disclosures accessible, investor-friendly

IPO-bound companies will now be required to submit this abridged prospectus alongside their detailed offer documents

Updated On: 23 Mar 2026 | 4:34 PM IST

Iran war upends markets: Why gold, bonds and stocks are moving differently

In the wake of the West Asian crisis, markets are defying typical patterns as equities fall, bond yields rise and gold weakens, signalling a shift in investor behaviour amid oil shocks and rate concer

Updated On: 23 Mar 2026 | 4:07 PM IST

Monday mayhem: Sensex, Nifty 50 dive over 2% intraday; ₹13 trn wiped out

India VIX, referred to as the market's fear gauge, surged over 17 per cent to go past 26 mark, signalling increased volatility going forward

Updated On: 23 Mar 2026 | 4:07 PM IST

Stock Market close: Sensex sinks 1,837 pts, Nifty at 22,512 as US-Iran conflict escalates

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Monday: In the broader markets, both the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap ended 3.97 per cent down, each

Updated On: 23 Mar 2026 | 3:58 PM IST

Nifty India Defence index slips 5%; GRSE, BDL tank 8%, HAL hits 52-week low

Cochin Shipyard, GRSE, BDL, BEML, Paras Defence, Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders and Unimech Aerospace have plunged between 40% and 51% from their respective 52-week highs.

Updated On: 23 Mar 2026 | 3:36 PM IST

Airline stocks: IndiGo, SpiceJet tumble up to 10% as ATF price hike looms

Airline stocks came under pressure as conflict in the oil-rich West Asia raised concerns over rising ATF prices

Updated On: 23 Mar 2026 | 3:23 PM IST

Powerica IPO: Brokerages bet on long term prospects; should you apply?

SBI Securities recommends investors to 'Subscribe' to the issue for the long term, while Swastika advised investors to apply with caution, recommending the issue only for risk-tolerant

Updated On: 23 Mar 2026 | 2:40 PM IST

Hindustan Zinc falls 6% as markets crash, silver prices drag sentiment

The selling pressure was further exacerbated by a decline in silver prices. On the MCX, silver May futures slipped below the psychological mark of ₹200,000 per kg to ₹199,643 on Monday

Updated On: 23 Mar 2026 | 2:26 PM IST

SBI, BoB, IoB, Canara Bank: Nifty PSU Bank slips 4% amid West Asia jitters

Investor sentiments continued to be in a risk-off mood after Iran widened its warnings to target buyers of US Treasury bonds, as the Trump administration's 48-hour ultimatum neared expiry

Updated On: 23 Mar 2026 | 2:00 PM IST

Gujarat Alkalies zooms 41% in 4 days in weak market; here's why

Between March 18 and March 20, 2026, Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals, the promoter, bought 734,369 equity shares or 1 per cent stake of Gujarat Alkalies via open market purchase.

Updated On: 23 Mar 2026 | 1:52 PM IST

Nifty Realty down 5%; Lodha, DLF, Prestige Estates fall up to 6%: Check why

The Nifty Realty index tanked over 34 points or 4.8 per cent to the day's low at 662.85

Updated On: 23 Mar 2026 | 1:40 PM IST

Market crash: Breadth 7:1 in favour of falling stocks as bears tighten grip

The downward movement in the market was reflected in market breadth, as the BSE advance-decline ratio stood at 1:6.6, meaning only one stock gained for every seven weak counters

Updated On: 23 Mar 2026 | 1:28 PM IST