Stock Market Highlights: Sensex adds 148 pts, Nifty at 22,908; Mid, Smallcap shares outperform

Share Market Highlights: Broader indices outperformed the benchmarks, with the Nifty Midcap100 and Nifty Smallcap100 indices settling higher by over 2 per cent each

3:58 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Expert view

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Following the recent surge, markets will react to the US Fed meeting outcome in early Thursday trades, with attention then shifting to the weekly expiry. While some consolidation is possible, the overall sentiment is likely to remain positive, favoring a "buy on dips" approach. We are witnessing rotational participation across key sectors, with banking, financials, metals, and energy taking the lead.

Traders should position themselves accordingly and remain selective in the broader market.

View by Ajit Mishra – SVP, research, Religare Broking Ltd.

 

3:51 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Market expert view

Stock Market LIVE Updates: The domestic market continued its positive momentum, as part of the recent correction was justified by valuation. The sustainability of the relief rally depends on a revival in fundamentals. The recovery was broad-based, while metal stocks gained attention after the government decided to impose a tax on steel imports.

In light of trade uncertainties and growth concerns, today's Fed policy and the commentary will be keenly watched by investors to get cues on interest rates.

View by Vinod Nair, head of research, Geojit Financial Services.

3:40 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: A glance at broader market at close

Stock Market LIVE Updates: BSE Midcap and Smallcap ended over 2 per cent higher. 

3:38 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Here's a look at Nifty gainers and losers at close

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Shriram Finance, HDFC Life, Apollo Hospitals were among the top gainers on Nifty50. 

3:37 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Here's a look at Sensex gainers and losers at close

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Tata Motors, Zomato, Power Grid were among the top gainers on Sensex. 

3:35 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Nifty50 closes at 22,907.6, up 73 pts

Stock Market LIVE Updates: NSE Nifty50 finished at 22,907.6, up 73.3 points or 0.32 per cent. 

3:34 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sensex closes at 75,449.05, up 147.79 pts

Stock Market LIVE Updates: BSE Sensex was up 147.79 points or 0.20 per cent at 75,449.05.

3:22 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Transrail Lighting shares gain 4% on securing orders worth Rs 1,647-cr

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Transrail Lighting shares climbed 4.23 per cent to hit an intra-day high of Rs 523.95 per share on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) during the intra-day deals on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. The northward move in the company's share price is fueled by the news that the company has secured new orders worth Rs 1,647 crore in T&D and Railway businesses.

 

These new orders, according to an exchange filing made by the company, include Letters of Awards (LOAs) for major T&D projects in the overseas market involving EPC of transmission lines and substations. Read more 

3:12 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Garden Reach up 20%, Mazagon Dock soars 10% on Germany's defence boost

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Shares of Indian defence companies rallied in trade on Wednesday with Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers shares rising up to 20 per cent after Germany passed a landmark spending package. 

 

Garden Reach shares surged as much as 20 per cent to Rs 1,641 per share while shares of Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders and Cochin Shipyard surged 10 per cent during the day. Paras Defence & Space Technologies rose 6.5 per cent to Rs 963.3 per share while Hindustan Aeronautics went up 5.3 per cent to Rs 3,772.4 per share. Read more 

3:04 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Fitch keeps India's FY26 GDP forecast at 6.5%, ups FY27 projection to 6.3%

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Fitch Ratings has kept India’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast for FY26 unchanged at 6.5 per cent and revised upwards its FY27 growth projection by 10 basis points to 6.3 per cent, according to its March Global Economic Outlook report.

The report noted that while more aggressive-than-expected US trade policies pose a risk to its forecast, India is somewhat insulated due to its low reliance on external demand. Read more 

2:50 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: IndiGo stock soars 5%, hits record high on strong growth outlook

Stock Market LIVE Updates: InterGlobe Aviation, the operator of IndiGo airline, achieved a historic milestone as its shares soared to a record high of Rs 5,053.05 during Wednesday's intra-day trade on the BSE. This remarkable 5 per cent jump comes amidst optimistic forecasts of robust passenger growth in the January-March quarter (Q4FY25). The stock eclipsed its earlier peak of Rs 5,033.20, reached on September 12, 2024. READ MORE

 

2:39 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Bajaj Healthcare shares gain 10%, hits all-time high in trade; here's why

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Bajaj Healthcare shares soared by 10.5 per cent on the BSE, reaching an all-time high of Rs 744.9 per share during Wednesday’s trading session. The buying interest was triggered by the company's announcement of receiving a recommendation from the Subject Expert Committee (SEC) (Neurology & Psychiatry) of the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) to proceed with Phase III clinical trials for Cenobamate Tablets.

Cenobamate is an advanced medication designed for the treatment of partial-onset seizures in adults. It works by regulating excessive neuronal activity, effectively reducing the frequency of seizures and improving overall patient outcomes.
 

At around 1:03 PM, Bajaj Healthcare shares were trading at Rs 715.6 per share, marking a 6.2 per cent gain for the day, while the BSE Sensex posted a modest 0.3 per cent increase to 75,523.48. READ MORE

 

2:25 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Paradeep Parivahan IPO sees muted demand; subscription lags at 64%, GMP nil

Stock Market LIVE Updates: The initial public offering (IPO) of port services provider Paradeep Parivahan is set to close today, March 19, 2025. Opening for subscription on March 17, the IPO has seen a lukewarm response, with only 64 per cent subscription recorded as of 12:54 PM.

The retail investor category garnered 80 per cent subscription, while the portion allocated to qualified institutional buyers (QIBs) attracted 52 per cent interest. Meanwhile, the non-institutional investors (NIIs) segment achieved 45 per cent subscription.
 

Paradeep Parivahan aims to raise Rs 45 crore by issuing 4.57 million fresh equity shares. The price band for the offering has been set at Rs 93-98 per share, with a minimum bid lot of 1,200 shares. Investors can place bids in multiples of this lot size. READ MORE

 

2:12 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Physics Wallah submits pre-filing draft papers with Sebi for IPO: Reports

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Edtech unicorn Physics Wallah, founded by educator Alakh Pandey, is reportedly gearing up for a public listing. The company has submitted a pre-filing draft offer document (PDRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), aiming to raise Rs 4,600 crore through an initial public offering (IPO).

The pre-filing of offer documents is an optional mechanism provided for companies planning to launch an IPO on the mainboard. As per Sebi's guidelines, this process allows firms to submit their offer documents to Sebi and stock exchanges for an initial review period, without making the information publicly accessible. READ MORE

 

2:02 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: 2 PM market update - Sensex, Nifty trade higher

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Indian benchmark equity indices BSE Sensex and Nifty50 were trading higher on Wednesday, amid weak global cues. 
 

At 2 PM, the BSE Sensex was ahead by 164.50 points, or 0.22 per cent, at 75,465.76, and the Nifty50 was at 22,913.25, ahead by 78.95 points or 0.35 per cent.

1:51 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Down up to 42% from record high, analysts say stock up Zomato, Swiggy shares

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Shares of food delivery leaders Zomato and Swiggy have faced significant declines recently, but analysts suggest it might be the perfect opportunity for investors to consider these stocks.

The positive outlook stems from the substantial drop in stock prices and valuations, which analysts believe have excessively factored in concerns surrounding the companies.
 

While operational challenges could persist for the next one to two quarters, experts argue that these issues are temporary, making the stocks an attractive long-term investment at their current levels. READ MORE

 

1:40 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: BSE, Zomato, Tanla: 1 in 10 Nifty500 stocks up over 3% today; how to trade?

Stock Market LIVE Updates: As equity markets rallied for the third consecutive trading session, 2 per cent of stocks from the Nifty 500 index gained over 3 per cent in Wednesday's intra-day trading. Among these, three notable performers—Tanla Platforms, GR Infraprojects, and Mahindra Lifespace Developers—skyrocketed by over 12 per cent each, while an additional ten stocks registered gains in the range of 5-8 per cent.

The Nifty 500 index climbed 0.7 per cent to reach 20,798, extending its three-day gain to 3.1 per cent. In comparison, the NSE Nifty 50 index advanced by 0.3 per cent today and recorded a 2.2 per cent rise during the same period.
 

Amid this bullish trend, here are trading strategies focused on five of the most active stocks of the day. READ MORE

 

 

1:27 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: JSW Energy shares gain amid reports of Rs 800 crore fund raise via bonds

Stock Market LIVE Updates: JSW Energy shares saw a rise of over 3.5 per cent on Wednesday, following reports that the company successfully secured Rs 800 crore ($92.3 million) through bond issuance.

During the session, the stock climbed by as much as 3.55 per cent to touch Rs 567.8 per share. However, it later trimmed some gains, trading 3.1 per cent higher at Rs 565.3 per share as of 12:18 PM, outpacing the modest 0.26 per cent uptick in the Nifty50 index.

This marks the third consecutive day of gains for JSW Energy, although the stock has declined by 11.8 per cent year-to-date, compared to a 3.25 per cent dip in the benchmark Nifty50. From its lowest point of Rs 418 this year, the stock has rallied approximately 35 per cent. The company now boasts a market capitalisation of Rs 99,133.4 crore. READ MORE

 

1:14 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Muthoot Finance rallies 4%, hits all-time high; market cap nears Rs 1 trn

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Muthoot Finance shares soared to an all-time high of Rs 2,419 during Wednesday’s intra-day trading session on the BSE, marking a 4 per cent surge amid significant trading volumes. The stock of this non-banking finance company (NBFC) surpassed its previous record of Rs 2,335, achieved on February 13, 2025.

This marks the third consecutive day of gains for Muthoot Finance, with the stock registering a 10% rally over the period. The upward trend follows S&P Global Ratings' upgrade of the company’s Long-Term issuer rating to ‘BB+/B’ from ‘BB/B,’ maintaining a stable outlook.
 

The sharp rise in stock price has brought the company’s market capitalization closer to the Rs 1 trillion milestone. As of 11:00 AM, Muthoot Finance’s market cap stood at Rs 96,909 crore, according to BSE data. READ MORE

 

1:02 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: 1 PM market update - Sensex, Nifty trade higher

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Indian benchmark equity indices BSE Sensex and Nifty50 were trading higher on Wednesday, amid weak global cues. 

 

At 1 PM, the BSE Sensex was ahead by 257.37 points, or 0.34 per cent, at 75,558.63, and the Nifty50 was at 22,935.75, ahead by 101.45 points or 0.44 per cent.

12:54 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Rs 4,263-cr order sends GR Infraprojects shares over 14% higher on March 19

Stock Market LIVE Updates: GR Infraprojects, a leading infrastructure firm, witnessed a remarkable rise in its stock price, climbing by as much as 14.45% to reach an intraday peak of Rs 1,076.30 per share on Wednesday, March 19, 2025.

 

The surge in share value followed the company's announcement regarding the receipt of a Letter of Acceptance (LoA), dated March 18, 2025. This LoA was issued by the National Highways Authority of India (under the Ministry of Road, Transport & Highways) for a significant project valued at Rs 4,262.78 crore. READ MORE

 

12:45 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Gold may hit $3,100 in short-term on hawkish pause by US Fed: Analyst

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Spot gold prices surged on March 18, reaching a new record high of $3,038.33 before closing 1.14% higher at $3,034.13. This marked the second consecutive day of gains, driven by safe-haven demand amid political and economic uncertainties surrounding former US President Trump's tariff policies, geopolitical tensions, softer US bond yields, and a weaker Dollar.

 

Throughout the day, gold traded within a range of $2,999 to $3,038.33. READ MORE

 

12:34 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Mahindra Lifespaces shares zoom 12% on partnering with Livingstone Infra

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Mahindra Lifespaces Developers shares zoomed 11.8 per cent in trade on BSE, logging an intraday high at Rs 348.6 per share. The stock gained after the requisite regulatory processes, company partnered with Livingstone Infra Private Limited for a cluster redevelopment project in Mahalaxmi, with a Gross Development Value (GDV) of Rs 1,650 crore.

 

Around 12:27 PM, Mahindra Lifespaces share price was up 8.05 per cent at Rs 336.75 per share on BSE. In comparison, the BSE Sensex was up 0.22 per cent at 75,463.67. The market capitalisation of the company stood at Rs 5,222.58 crore. The 52-week high of the stock was at Rs 679.15 per share and the 52-week low was at Rs 300.05 per share. READ MORE

12:24 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Westlife FoodWorld share price up 3% on elevating Akshay Jatia as CEO

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Fast food restaurant holding company Westlife FoodWorld shares rose as much as 2.74 per cent to hit an intraday high of Rs 727.30 per share, on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. 

 

The rise in the Westlife FoodWorld came after company elevated Akshay Jatia, presently executive director (whole-time director) as chief executive officer (CEO) of the company, in place of Amit Jatia, who shall cease to be such KMP, with effect from the close of business hours on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. READ MORE

12:11 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Juniper Hotels gain 4% on acquiring 100% stake in Jenipro Hotels; Details

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Juniper Hotels shares rose by 4 per cent on the BSE during Wednesday's trading, reaching an intraday high of ₹287 per share. The surge in buying interest was triggered by the company signing a share purchase agreement with Jenipro Hotels Private Limited.

 

As of 10:59 AM, the stock was trading at ₹284.7 per share, reflecting a 3.17 per cent gain, while the BSE Sensex edged up by 0.16 per cent to 75,424.07. Juniper Hotels' market capitalization stood at ₹6,334.64 crore. The stock is trading within a 52-week range, with a high of ₹538 and a low of ₹224.50 per share. READ MORE

 

12:02 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: 12 PM market update - Sensex, Nifty rangebound in trade

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Indian benchmark equity indices BSE Sensex and Nifty50 were trading within a tight range on Wednesday, amid weak global cues. 

At 12 PM, the BSE Sensex was ahead by 162.30 points, or 0.22 per cent, at 75,463.56, and the Nifty50 was at 22,902.65, ahead by 68.35 points or 0.3 per cent.

 

11:58 AM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Allianz SE eyes partnership with Jio Financial after ending $2.8 billion JV

Stock Market LIVE Updates: German financial powerhouse Allianz SE is making significant strides towards forming a strategic alliance with Jio Financial Services (JFSL), helmed by Mukesh Ambani, as part of its plan to re-enter India’s life and general insurance market. This development comes shortly after Allianz ended its 24-year-long partnership with the Bajaj Group, as reported by The Economic Times. READ MORE

 

11:52 AM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Here's why Zydus Lifesciences share price popped 3% in trade on March 19

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Shares of Zydus Lifesciences were in focus on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, climbing 3.04 per cent to reach an intraday high of ₹930.60 during trading.

The surge in the stock followed the company securing final approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) for the production of Apalutamide Tablets, 60 mg, the generic version of Erleada tablets.

Apalutamide is an androgen receptor inhibitor used in the treatment of metastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer.

Zydus Lifesciences confirmed that the manufacturing of these tablets will take place at its facility in Ahmedabad, located within a Special Economic Zone (SEZ). READ MORE

 

11:41 AM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Vodafone Idea share gains 5% on rolling out 5G services in Mumbai; details

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Shares of Vodafone Idea (Vi) witnessed strong demand on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, climbing 4.78 per cent to reach an intraday high of ₹7.44 on the back of the company’s 5G service launch in Mumbai.

In a statement, Vodafone Idea highlighted that the rollout aims to provide an enhanced mobile experience with extensive coverage and competitive pricing.

Starting today, Mumbai residents can access Vi's 5G network, which is supported by the company’s substantial spectrum assets and significant investments in advanced infrastructure. READ MORE

 

11:30 AM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Bajaj Finance hits new high on healthy outlook; zooms 30% thus far in CY25

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Bajaj Finance shares soared to a new high of ₹8,873.60 in Wednesday's intraday trading on the BSE, registering a 2% gain, driven by expectations of robust earnings. The stock has surpassed its previous peak of ₹8,736, achieved on February 27, 2025.

In 2025 so far, Bajaj Finance has significantly outperformed the broader market, posting an impressive 30% rise, while the BSE Sensex has declined by 3.9% during the same period.
 

This marks the stock's third consecutive day of gains, with a 5% rally recorded this week alone. The surge followed S&P Global Ratings’ decision on March 17, 2025, to upgrade the company’s long-term rating outlook from ‘Stable’ to ‘Positive.’ READ MORE