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HDFC Bank falls 7% in 2 days; analysts flag pressure after chairman exit

Analysts believe HDFC Bank stock may be under pressure in the near term due to governance uncertainty and a leadership visibility gap.

Updated On: 20 Mar 2026 | 12:27 PM IST

BHEL rallies 5%, Tata Power hits 52-week high; what's driving power stocks?

The Ministry of Power outlined a ₹200 trillion ($2.2 trillion) long-term investment roadmap for India's power sector over the next two decades.

Updated On: 20 Mar 2026 | 11:18 AM IST

Nifty Metal gains 3%; Tata Steel, JSW, LloydsME jump up to 7%: Here's why

Excluding National Aluminium, 14 of 15 index constituents rose on Friday, with Lloyds Metals & Energy, Tata Steel, JSW Steel, Jindal Steel, and APL Apollo Tubes gaining over 3 per cent each

Updated On: 20 Mar 2026 | 10:52 AM IST

OMC stocks rally on softer crude; HPCL, IOC, BPCL shares gain up to 5%

Notably, OMCs' shares have remained volatile over the past two weeks as crude oil prices have surged more than 40 per cent amid the ongoing West Asia conflict involving the US, Israel and Iran

Updated On: 20 Mar 2026 | 10:40 AM IST

Nifty PSU Bank index soars over 3%; Canara, UBI, BOI rally up to 5%

At 09:30 AM on Friday; Nifty PSU Bank index, the top gainer among sectoral indices, was up 3.4 per cent, as compared to 1.2 per cent rise in the Nifty 50.

Updated On: 20 Mar 2026 | 10:33 AM IST

Aequs shares rise 2% in trade; JM Financial sees more 15% upside

Aequs shares today: JM Financial Institutional Securities has initiated coverage on Aequs with a 'Buy' rating and 12-month target price of ₹145, implying 15 per cent upside from current levels

Updated On: 20 Mar 2026 | 10:09 AM IST

Balkrishna Industries gets new 'Buy' from JM Fin; sees 15% stock upside

JM Financial initiated coverage with a 'buy' rating on Balkrishna Industries and a target price of ₹2,540, an upside potential of about 15.5 per cent from Thursday's close

Updated On: 20 Mar 2026 | 9:55 AM IST

Sansera Engineering offers 17% upside potential, says Antique; holds 'Buy'

While acknowledging near-term geopolitical uncertainties, Antique believes these are largely transient in nature

Updated On: 20 Mar 2026 | 9:14 AM 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

ACME Solar Holdings, NTPC Green Energy jump up to 9% in weak market

At 12:22 PM, ACME Solar shares were trading 4.67 per cent higher at ₹260.1 per share, and NTPC Green Energy's share price was up 2.27 per cent at ₹100.09 per share

Updated On: 19 Mar 2026 | 2:04 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

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

RIL, ONGC, Oil India shares rise up to 3% after crude spikes to $112/bbl

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 | 11:24 AM IST

Gujarat Alkalies shares defy weak market to rally 13%; here's why

Gujarat Alkalies share price today: Toady's rally marked the second consecutive session of gains for Gujarat Alkalies, with the stock rising more than 15 per cent in the period

Updated On: 19 Mar 2026 | 11:23 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

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

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

Resolution plan: Why Jaiprakash Power is soaring while JAL shares slip?

The NCLT, Allahabad Bench, orally approved the resolution plan submitted by Adani Enterprises for JAL under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, according to exchange filings

Updated On: 18 Mar 2026 | 12:57 PM IST

PVR Inox gains ahead of 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' release; analysts upbeat

'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' is expected to surpass the box office performance of its predecessor, according to PL Capital, as the film gears up for release on Thursday

Updated On: 18 Mar 2026 | 12:36 PM IST