Stock Market Highlights: Sensex up for 2nd day, adds 1,131pts, Nifty at 22,834; all sectors gain

Share Market Highlights: Broader indices mirrored the benchmarks, with smallcap shares leading the charge as the Nifty Smallcap100 index ended higher by 2.71 per cent

3:55 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Technical view

Stock Market LIVE Updates: The Nifty has broken out of a seven-session consolidation, resulting in a strong upward move. Additionally, the index has moved above the critical 21 EMA on the daily chart, signaling a bullish short-term trend. The RSI is also in a bullish crossover and rising, further supporting the positive momentum. In the short term, the index may move towards 23,150, while support is placed at 22,700 on the lower end.

View by Rupak De, senior technical analyst, LKP Securities.

3:44 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Market expert view

Stock Market LIVE Updates: The national benchmarks witnessed a strong recovery, driven by favourable global trends and domestic tail winds. Improved retail sales data from the US and China boosted investor confidence, while mid- and small-cap stocks outperformed, with all major sectors registering gains.

The anticipated rebound in domestic earnings, along with a recent decline in the dollar index and lower crude prices, is expected to support this recovery. However, continued FII outflows, driven by higher risk-free rates and the appeal of markets like China—along with tariff uncertainties, keep investors cautious during this phase.

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

3:43 PM

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

Stock Market LIVE Updates: ICICI Bank, L&T, Shriram Finance were among the top gainers on Nifty50. 

3:41 PM

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

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Zomato, ICICI Bank, M&M were among the top gainers on Sensex at close. 

 

3:39 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Broader markets indices close over 2% higher

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

3:37 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Nifty closes at 22,834.3, up 325.55 pts

Stock Market LIVE Updates: NSE Nifty50 finished at 22,834.3, up 325.55 points or 1.45 per cent. 

3:35 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sensex closes at 75,301.26, up 1131.31 pts

Stock Market LIVE Updates: BSE Sensex ended up 1131.31 points or 1.53 per cent at 75,301.26.

3:27 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Five-Star Business Finance board nods Rs 4,000-cr NCD issue, shares gain 3%

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Shares of the non-banking financial company (NBFC) Five-Star Business Finance climbed 2.83 per cent to Rs 686 per share on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) during the intraday deals on Tuesday, March 18, 2025.

The jump in Five-Star Business Finance share price is attributed to the news that the company's board of directors, at its meeting held on Monday, March 17, 2025, considered and approved the issuance of Non-convertible debentures (NCDs) aggregating up to Rs 4,000 crores through private placement, in one or more tranches and/or series from time to time. Read more 

3:23 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Mastek share price snaps 5-day losing run, surges 19% on heavy volumes

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Mastek share price was buzzing in trade on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, as investors rushed to buy the stock after five consecutive days of declines.

 

Mastek zoomed 18.8 per cent on the BSE in Tuesday's intraday trade to hit a high of Rs 2,511.9 per share. The stock snapped its five-day losing streak, having fallen 12.32 per cent during the period. At 1:55 PM, the stock of the software firm was ruling near the day's high level of Rs 2,494 per share (up 18 per cent) as against a 1.2 per cent rise in the benchmark BSE Sensex index. Read more 

3:14 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Smallcap index soars 2%; Gabriel, Avanti, Sarda Energy hit multi-year highs

Stock Market LIVE Updates: The BSE Smallcap index surged over 2 per cent on the BSE in Tuesday’s intra-day trade backed by a sharp rally of up to 20 per cent in select shares of smallcap companies.

 

Uttam Sugar Mills, Mastek, Carysil, Centum Electronics, Talbros Automotive Components, Morepen Laboratories, Sasken Technologies and Triveni Turbine from the BSE Smallcap index surged in the range of 10 per cent to 20 per cent. Avanti Feeds, Blue Jet Healthcare, India Shelter Finance Corporation, Gabriel India and Sarda Energy & Minerals from the index hit multi-year highs in intra-day trade today. Read more

3:01 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: 3 PM market update - Sensex, Nifty trade higher

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

At 3 PM, the BSE Sensex was ahead by 1048.40 points, or 1.41 per cent, at 75,218.35, and the Nifty50 was at 22,805.40, ahead by 296.65 points, or 1.32 per cent. 

2:55 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Here's why this State-owned railway stock climbed 4% in trade on March 18

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Shares of state-owned civil construction company RITES witnessed gains on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, climbing 3.84% to an intraday high of ₹212.25 per share on the BSE.

 

The positive momentum in RITES' stock followed the announcement of an addendum to its Contract Agreement. As per the update, Ntokoto Rail Holdings awarded RITES additional work involving the supply and commissioning of overhauled in-service Cape Gauge ALCO Diesel Electric Locomotives. These locomotives are to be equipped with new Cape Gauge Bogies, Traction Motors, Control Systems, Air Brakes, and other components. The overhaul will be carried out at a designated facility, with a one-year on-site warranty support included in the project scope. READ MORE

 

2:49 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: IndusInd Bank's funding cost shot up 15bps in a week amid derivative loss

Stock Market LIVE Updates: IndusInd Bank's borrowing costs have risen sharply, increasing by 15 basis points (bps) over the past week amid derivative losses and concerns about a potential credit rating downgrade.

On Monday, the bank raised ₹11,000 crore through the issuance of certificates of deposit (CDs) with maturities across a range of tenures. The coupon rates for these CDs ranged between 7.80 per cent and 7.90 per cent. Within this amount, ₹2,000 crore was secured via a 12-month CD at a coupon rate of 7.9 per cent.

This marked a 15 bps hike compared to the rates the bank offered on its CDs just a week earlier, as reported by data from the Clearing Corporation of India Limited (CCIL). READ MORE

 

2:40 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: IREDA shares climb 5% after board increases borrowing limit to Rs 29,200-cr

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Shares of state-owned non-banking financial company (NBFC) Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) saw a notable rise on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. The stock climbed 4.76%, reaching an intraday high of ₹144.75 per share on the National Stock Exchange (NSE).

The upward movement in IREDA's share price was driven by the company's announcement that its board has approved an increase in the borrowing limit for the financial year 2024-25, raising it from ₹24,200 crore to ₹29,200 crore. READ MORE

 

2:31 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: PC Jeweller shares soar as board approves share allotment to settle debt

Stock Market LIVE Updates: PC Jeweller shares surged over 6 per cent on Tuesday after the company’s board approved the issuance of 517.1 million shares to a consortium of lenders through a preferential allotment to settle a debt of ₹1,510 crore.

During intraday trade, the stock hit a high of ₹14.2 per share, reflecting a 6.05 per cent increase. However, it later trimmed gains, trading 3.44 per cent higher at ₹13.85 per share as of 11:40 AM. In comparison, the Nifty 50 rose by 1.19 per cent during the same period.
 

Despite a 35 per cent rebound from its lows this year, PC Jeweller's shares remain down 12 per cent year-to-date, underperforming the Nifty 50, which has declined by 3.7 per cent in 2025. The company’s market capitalisation currently stands at ₹7,474.81 crore. READ MORE

 

2:23 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Paytm shares surge 5% on Sebi's nod to Paytm Money for research licence

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Paytm shares delivered strong returns for investors on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, as the stock surged over 5 per cent during intraday trade. By 10:40 AM, it was trading 4.8 per cent higher at ₹721.9 per share, after touching an intraday high of ₹724.25 per share, reflecting a 5.1 per cent gain. In comparison, the benchmark BSE Sensex rose 1.13 per cent during the same period.

The rally in Paytm's stock price was triggered by the market regulator, Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), granting Paytm Money, a wholly-owned subsidiary of One 97 Communications Limited, approval to operate as a Research Analyst.
 

In a stock exchange filing, the parent company, One97 Communications, stated, “Paytm Money Limited, a 100% wholly-owned subsidiary of One 97 Communications Limited, has received a Certificate of Registration as a Research Analyst from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) under the Sebi (Research Analysts) Regulations, 2014.” READ MORE

 

2:16 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: LG Electronics India, Innovision get market regulator Sebi's nod for IPOs

Stock Market LIVE Updates: LG Electronics India Ltd, a subsidiary of the South Korean conglomerate LG, along with manpower and toll plaza management services provider Innovision Ltd, have received approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) to launch Initial Public Offerings (IPOs), according to an update from the capital markets regulator on Tuesday.

The two companies had submitted their draft IPO documents to Sebi in December and received the regulator's observations on March 13 and March 12, respectively.
 

In Sebi's terminology, receiving observations signifies the regulator's approval to proceed with the public offering. READ MORE

 

2:11 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Gold and silver reach historic highs, Motilal Oswal advises 'buy on dips'

Stock Market LIVE Updates: The precious metals market has experienced an extraordinary rally, with gold and silver prices reaching record-breaking levels. Gold soared past the $3,000 milestone for the first time, while silver achieved a historic peak, surpassing ₹1 lakh in the domestic market last week.

The surge, which saw both metals rise by over 3% during the past week, is attributed to a mix of global trade uncertainties, easing inflation figures, and growing expectations of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.
 

Motilal Oswal Financial Services (MOFSL) has advised investors to adopt a 'buy on dips' approach for gold and silver, citing the potential for continued upward momentum despite the recent gains. READ MORE

 

2:09 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: NMDC share price rises 3% on interim dividend announcement; check details

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Shares of state-owned NMDC witnessed significant activity on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, as the stock rose by 3%, reaching an intraday high of ₹66.84 per share on the National Stock Exchange (NSE).

The upward momentum in NMDC's share price was driven by the company's announcement of an interim dividend of ₹2.30 per share for the financial year 2024-25. 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 Tuesday, amid firm global cues. 

At 2 PM, the BSE Sensex was ahead by 951.8 points, or 1.28 per cent, at 75,121.75, and the Nifty50 was at 22,789, ahead by 280.45 points, or 1.25 per cent. 

1:59 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: LIC to announce acquisition in health insurance firm by Mar 31: CEO Mohanty

Stock Market LIVE Updates: State-owned Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) is expected to announce the acquisition of a stake in a standalone health insurance company by the close of the current financial year (FY25), according to Siddhartha Mohanty, Managing Director and CEO of LIC, on Tuesday.

Mohanty did not reveal the name of the health insurance company being considered. However, he stated, “We have plans, and discussions are at the final stage. Entering health insurance is a natural progression for LIC... Since regulatory approvals take time, I am optimistic that a decision will be finalised within this financial year, before March 31.”
 

He shared these insights while speaking at the Global Conference of Actuaries in Mumbai. READ MORE

 

1:51 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Morepen Labs shares skyrocket 12% on rolling out 'Empamore'; details here

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Morepen Labs shares surged 11.63 per cent during Tuesday’s trade, reaching an intraday high of ₹47.78 per share.

The rally followed the company’s announcement of the launch of ‘Empamore,’ a medication designed to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF), and chronic kidney disease (CKD).

In a statement, Morepen Labs highlighted, “Morepen manufactures Empagliflozin (API) in its USFDA-approved facilities and holds a European DMF for the same.” READ MORE

 

1:41 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sugar stocks surge up to 20% on drop in production, muted recovery

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sugar company shares surged as much as 20% on the BSE during Tuesday’s intraday trade, fueled by reports of a sharp decline in production across the key sugar-producing states of Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Uttar Pradesh.

According to a PTI report, India’s sugar production has dropped 16.13% to 23.71 million tonnes in the ongoing 2024-25 season. Additionally, the National Federation of Cooperative Sugar Factories (NFCSF) projected the total sugar output for the season at 25.9 million tonnes, significantly lower than the previous season’s 31.9 million tonnes. This projection also deviates from the India Sugar Mills Association (ISMA), which had initially estimated production at 27.22 million tonnes for the season. READ MORE

 

1:32 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Favorable time to pick rate-sensitive stocks as analysts bet on RBI easing

Stock Market LIVE Updates: India's rate-sensitive stocks will be in focus going ahead as analysts grow optimistic about these counters, citing a drop in valuations and the potential for further monetary policy easing by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) amid lower inflation.

Stocks in these rate-sensitive sectors — auto, financials, consumer goods and realty — could see a potential rally amidst the $1.3 trillion rout in the Indian markets as a rate cut could mean relief for companies operating in this space.
 

Lower interest rates, for instance, reduces borrowing costs, which boosts demand for loans and improves profitability for banks and non-banking financial companies (NBFCs). Similarly, the auto, real estate, and consumer durables sectors benefit from increased consumer affordability due to lower loan rates. READ MORE

 

1:23 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Why Bajaj Finserv shares slipped 2% in trade on March 18? Details

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Bajaj Finserv shares declined by 2 per cent to ₹1,836.15 on the BSE during Tuesday's intraday trade, following profit booking after the company announced its acquisition of Allianz's 26 per cent stake in their insurance joint ventures for ₹24,180 crore. The stock had reached an intraday high of ₹1,905 before retreating, marking a 4 per cent drop. In comparison, the BSE Sensex was up by 1 per cent, or 753 points, at 74,922 as of 10:13 AM.

On Monday, Bajaj Finserv shares had gained 4 per cent. So far in 2025, the stock has outperformed the market, rising by 17 per cent, compared to a 4.5 per cent decline in the benchmark index. READ MORE

 

1:13 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Aditya Birla Real Estate gains 5% after arm launches residential project

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Aditya Birla Real Estate shares gained 4.81 per cent on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, reaching an intraday high of ₹1,847.05 per share.

The rally followed the announcement that the company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Birla Estates Private Limited, has launched its first residential project in Pune, named Birla Punya, with an estimated revenue potential of ₹2,700 crore.
 

In an exchange filing, the company stated, “Birla Estates Pvt. Ltd., a 100 per cent wholly-owned subsidiary of Aditya Birla Real Estate Limited, has introduced its inaugural project in Pune, Birla Punya, with an estimated revenue potential of ₹2,700 crore.” 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 Tuesday, amid firm global cues. 

At 1 PM, the BSE Sensex was ahead by 781 points, or 1.05 per cent, at 74,951.21, and the Nifty50 was at 22,738, ahead by 229.85 points, or 1.02 per cent. 

12:57 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: SpiceJet shares extend rally, up 10% in 2 days; here's what's driving stock

Stock Market LIVE Updates: SpiceJet shares advanced 2.9 per cent on the BSE, reaching an intraday high of ₹46.75 per share on Tuesday. The stock extended its rally for a second consecutive session, climbing nearly 10 per cent over the period.

The surge in buying interest was triggered after promoter Ajay Singh sold 20 million shares at ₹45 per share through a bulk deal on the BSE. Meanwhile, Plutus
Wealth Management LLP acquired 7.5 million shares at the same price, according to BSE data.

As of 10:12 AM, SpiceJet's stock was trading 2.42 per cent higher at ₹46.51 per share, outperforming the broader market, with the BSE Sensex up 1.04 per cent at 74,939.10. READ MORE

 

12:48 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Kirloskar Oil zooms 11% in trade; Motilal sees favourable valuations

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Kirloskar Oil Engines shares zoomed 11.5 per cent in trade on BSE, logging an intraday high at Rs 744.6 per share. The stock extended rally for the fourth consecutive session and gained over 14 per cent.

 

On Wednesday, around 11:48 AM, Kirloskar Oil Engines share price was up 10.07 per cent at Rs 735.05 per share on BSE. In comparison, the BSE Sensex was up 1.19 per cent at 75,049.01. The market capitalisation of the company stood at Rs 10,670.12 crore. The 52-week high of the stock was at Rs 1,450 per share and the 52-week low was at Rs 544.15 per share. Read more 

12:38 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Hyundai Motor hits new low in firm market; down 21% from issue price

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Hyundai Motor share price: Shares of Hyundai Motor India (HMI) hit a new low of Rs 1,555.80, falling 3 per cent on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) in Tuesday’s intraday trade amid heavy volumes in an otherwise firm market. At 10:56 AM, the stock of the automobile company was trading 2 per cent lower, as compared to the 1 per cent rise in the Nifty 50.

A combined nearly 1 million shares have changed hands on the NSE and BSE. Read more