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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.

Updated On: 19 Mar 2026 | 7:15 PM IST

Bajaj Finance falls 5%, m-cap sinks ₹1trn since West Asia war; time to buy?

Bajaj Finance share price: The recent fall in Bajaj Finance has significantly eroded the NBFC's market valuation. As per data, the NBFC's m-cap has dropped by ₹1 trn since the start of West Asia war

Updated On: 19 Mar 2026 | 3:19 PM IST

Central Mine Planning IPO: Brokerages split on prospects; should you apply?

The unlisted shares of Central Mine Planning were trading almost flat at ₹175, up ₹3 or 1.7 per cent compared to the issue price of ₹172 per share, according to sources tracking unofficial markets

Updated On: 19 Mar 2026 | 2:30 PM IST

HDFC Bank share price crash: These mutual funds may see the biggest hit

HDFC Bank share price plunged 8.6 per cent intraday, hitting a 52-week low. Here's how the fall impacts mutual funds, top MFs with highest exposure, and which funds increased or cut exposure in Q3FY26

Updated On: 19 Mar 2026 | 2:29 PM IST

Explained: How the West Asia war wiped ₹70,000cr off LIC’s portfolio | Share market news

The escalating US-Israel-Iran conflict is shaking global markets and India is feeling the impact. India’s largest institutional investor,

Updated On: 19 Mar 2026 | 1:46 PM IST
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Fed pause, inflation risks drag IT stocks; TCS, Wipro, HCL drop up to 3%

Indian IT firms derive a major portion of revenue from the US market, making them sensitive to changes in interest rate expectations and inflation trends

Updated On: 19 Mar 2026 | 1:04 PM IST

TTK Prestige, Stove Kraft gain up to 6% as gas supply worries resurface

The rally in TTK Prestige and Stove Kraft shares came after renewed concerns of gas shortage after Israel's strike on Iran's South Pars gas field

Updated On: 19 Mar 2026 | 12:39 PM IST

Amir Chand Jagdsh Kumar sets IPO price band: Check key dates, size, GMP

Amir Chand Jagdsh Kumar has set the price band for its IPO in the range of ₹201 to ₹212 per share

Updated On: 19 Mar 2026 | 12:26 PM IST

Mid, smallcap indices bleed; HPCL, Voltas, Swiggy, Dixon fall up to 5%

On the Nifty Midcap 100, Hindustan Petroleum stock was the top loser, down 4.35 per cent at ₹334.35 per cent

Updated On: 19 Mar 2026 | 11:52 AM IST

Iran war, oil shock: What US Fed's move means for equities, bonds, gold?

Fed signals 'higher for longer' rates. Analysts decode how investors can navigate equities, bonds, and gold amid inflation risks and market volatility due to Iran war

Updated On: 19 Mar 2026 | 11:38 AM IST

Adani Total Gas shares rebound 12% after 4-day rout; outperforms market

Other gas stocks traded mixed on Thursday. Indraprastha Gas Ltd. slipped nearly 1 per cent, while Mahanagar Gas Ltd. rose 1.5 per cent.

Updated On: 19 Mar 2026 | 11:35 AM IST

Gold, silver ETFs fall up to 6% on Fed meet outcome, West Asia tensions

On Thursday, Brent crude futures climbed $3.69, or 3.44 per cent, to $111.07 per barrel. The US West Texas Intermediate crude rose $2.29, or 2.38 per cent, to $98.61 per barrel

Updated On: 19 Mar 2026 | 11:03 AM IST

GR Infra shares gain 5% on ₹2,440 crore project win; outperforms market

The project involves the construction of a four-lane greenfield section of National Highway-33 from Mokama to Munger in Bihar under the Hybrid Annuity Mode

Updated On: 19 Mar 2026 | 11:02 AM IST

India VIX surges 17% as escalating West Asia tensions spook investors

Market volatility rose after Iran attacked several energy facilities across West Asia following a strike on ​its South Pars gas field, a major escalation in Tehran's war with the US and Israel

Updated On: 19 Mar 2026 | 10:56 AM IST

BPCL, HPCL, IOC: OMC shares tank up to 6% after crude oil rises over 3%

Oil prices rose after Iran attacked several energy facilities across West Asia following a strike on ​its South Pars gas field, a major escalation in Tehran's war with the US and Israel

Updated On: 19 Mar 2026 | 10:06 AM IST

Rajputana Stainless makes flat D-street debut; crashes 8% post listing

Shares of Rajputana Stainless started trading on the NSE at ₹122 per share, the same as the IPO issue price

Updated On: 19 Mar 2026 | 10:06 AM IST

What should investors do with HDFC Bank stock as Atanu Chakraborty resigns?

HDFC Bank shares hit a fresh 52-week low on Thursday, falling over 8 per cent on the NSE, following the resignation of its Chairman Atanu Chakraborty. Analysts warn of near-term pressure

Updated On: 19 Mar 2026 | 9:54 AM IST

Geojit upgrades V-Guard to 'Buy' with 18% upside on strong seasonal demand

Stock to buy: Geojit said that V-Guard is expected to benefit from a seasonal uptick in demand

Updated On: 19 Mar 2026 | 9:13 AM IST

Cement demand strong; correction offers buying opportunity: Motilal Oswal

Among stock preferences, UltraTech Cement remains its top pick in the large-cap segment for Motilal Oswal, while it maintains a positive view on JK Cement and Dalmia Bharat in the mid-cap space

Updated On: 19 Mar 2026 | 9:07 AM IST

Nifty stares at gap-down open, will it re-test 23,000? Key levels to watch

Global markets were down over 1% in Thursday's early trade amid escalating West Asia tensions, and fresh spike in crude oil prices. GIFT Nifty hints at a near 500-point gap-down start for the Nifty.

Updated On: 19 Mar 2026 | 8:29 AM IST