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The Business Standard's Smart Investor (SI) reports focus on in-depth analysis and timely news concerning strategic investment trends, business deals, and financial manoeuvres within the corporate world.

The Business Standard's Smart Investor (SI) reports focus on in-depth analysis and timely news concerning strategic investment trends, business deals, and financial manoeuvres within the corporate world.

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Powerica sets IPO price band at ₹375-395: Check dates, lot size, objective

Powerica aims to raise ₹1,100 crore through a combination of fresh issue of 17.7 million shares worth up to ₹700 crore and an OFS of 10.1 million shares worth up to ₹400 crore

Powerica sets IPO price band at ₹375-395: Check dates, lot size, objective
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 5:56 PM IST

Stock Market Close: Sensex surges 630 pts, Nifty tops 23,700; Oil holds $100-mark; Fed outcome eyed

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Wednesday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap indices ended 1.94 per cent and 0.170 per cent higher, respectively

Stock Market Close: Sensex surges 630 pts, Nifty tops 23,700; Oil holds $100-mark; Fed outcome eyed
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 3:42 PM IST

Investing in Central Mine Planning IPO? Check 5 key risks before you decide

The unlisted shares of Central Mine Planning were trading at ₹183 in the grey market, commanding a premium of ₹11 or 6.4 per cent from the upper end price of ₹172

Investing in Central Mine Planning IPO? Check 5 key risks before you decide
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 1:38 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

PVR Inox gains ahead of 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' release; analysts upbeat
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 12:36 PM IST

Urban Company jumps 16% after SBI MF buys additional stake via bulk deal

At 10:14 AM, Urban Company's share price was trading 12.56 per cent higher at ₹123.65. In comparison, Sensex was up 0.31 per cent at 76,305.17

Urban Company jumps 16% after SBI MF buys additional stake via bulk deal
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 11:52 AM IST

Awfis Space Solutions gains 6% on crossing 100 centres in South India

In a press release, Awfis Space said its southern portfolio now spans more than 3.1 million square feet of chargeable workspace area with a total seating capacity of over 70,000 seats.

Awfis Space Solutions gains 6% on crossing 100 centres in South India
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 11:50 AM IST

Mankind Pharma shares gain 3% on acquiring Rivotril brand rights from Roche

The acquisition is expected to strengthen Mankind Pharma's presence in the central nervous system (CNS) segment and complement its existing neuro portfolio

Mankind Pharma shares gain 3% on acquiring Rivotril brand rights from Roche
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 11:42 AM IST

IndiGo pares gains, SpiceJet shares fall 1% as DGCA mandates 60% free seats

As of 10:44 AM, IndiGo share price was quoted at ₹4,349.80, up 1.45 per cent, and the SpiceJet share price was quoted at ₹13.10 per share, down 1.8 per cent.

IndiGo pares gains, SpiceJet shares fall 1% as DGCA mandates 60% free seats
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 11:06 AM IST

ASK Automotive: HDFC Sec initiates coverage with 'Add'; sees 19% upside

HDFC Securities has initiated coverage on ASK Automotive with 'Add' rating, saying long-term potential will beat near-term volatility. The brokerage said that it sees an upside of 19 per cent

ASK Automotive: HDFC Sec initiates coverage with 'Add'; sees 19% upside
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 10:45 AM IST

Hexaware Technologies shares jump 5% on launching 'Agentverse' AI platform

Agentverse enables organisations to move from experimentation to production through a governed system that orchestrates multiple AI agents across enterprise workflows

Hexaware Technologies shares jump 5% on launching 'Agentverse' AI platform
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 10:42 AM IST

Swan Defence hits 5% lower circuit as OFS opens for non-retail investors

Hazel Infra, Swan Defence's promoter, is looking to sell up to 26.39 lakh equity shares, representing a 5.01 per cent stake, through the two-day OFS

Swan Defence hits 5% lower circuit as OFS opens for non-retail investors
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 10:20 AM IST

Sai Parenteral's sets price band for ₹409 crore IPO: Check key dates, size

Sai Parenteral's ₹409 crore IPO comprises a fresh issue of 7.3 million shares worth up to ₹285 crore and an OFS of 3.2 million shares worth up to ₹124 crore

Sai Parenteral's sets price band for ₹409 crore IPO: Check key dates, size
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 10:04 AM IST

LG Electronics gears up for growth on multiple tailwinds, say analysts

Antique retained its 'Buy' rating on LG Electronics with a target price of ₹1,796. Meanwhile, Emkay Global Financial Services retained its 'Buy' rating with a target price of ₹1,900

LG Electronics gears up for growth on multiple tailwinds, say analysts
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 9:34 AM IST

FPI flows to remain volatile; outlook hinges on West Asia easing: Antique

So far this year, global funds have sold Indian equities worth ₹86,285 crore, according to NSDL data. In calendar year 2025, total FPI outflows stood at over ₹1.66 trillion

FPI flows to remain volatile; outlook hinges on West Asia easing: Antique
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 8:42 AM IST

IDBI Bank tanks 29% in 1 wk, nears 52-wk low amid disinvestment uncertainty

A combined 44.31 million shares representing 7.8% of IDBI Bank's total free float equity, changed hands on the NSE and BSE in Tuesday's intra-day trade.

IDBI Bank tanks 29% in 1 wk, nears 52-wk low amid disinvestment uncertainty
Updated On : 17 Mar 2026 | 3:25 PM IST

Silver ETFs gain up to 6% as West Asia tensions stretch into third week

So far this year, MCX spot silver has rallied 6.5 per cent and gold has gained nearly 16.4 per cent, according to data compiled by Bloomberg

Silver ETFs gain up to 6% as West Asia tensions stretch into third week
Updated On : 17 Mar 2026 | 1:14 PM IST

Urban Company shares drop 5% after large equity traded in two block deals

Urban company shares are in focus after about 35 million shares, or a 2.5 per cent stake, changed hands on NSE, according to Bloomberg

Urban Company shares drop 5% after large equity traded in two block deals
Updated On : 17 Mar 2026 | 12:31 PM IST

Oberoi Realty shares rise 3% as it inks MHADA project pact for Versova land

The buying came after the company entered into a development agreement for lands situate at Aram Nagar, Versova, Andheri West, Mumbai

Oberoi Realty shares rise 3% as it inks MHADA project pact for Versova land
Updated On : 17 Mar 2026 | 12:15 PM IST

Dhampur Sugar, EID Parry rise up to 7% on additional export quota approval

At 10:57 AM, individually, among others, Dalmia Bharat Sugar and Industries shares were trading over 3 per cent higher

Dhampur Sugar, EID Parry rise up to 7% on additional export quota approval
Updated On : 17 Mar 2026 | 11:42 AM IST

Here's why Waaree Energies share price rose 6% in trade on March 17

The company informed the exchanges that Waaree Solar Americas Inc (WSA), its wholly owned subsidiary, has completed the acquisition of 5,368,551 Series B preferred shares of United Solar Holding Inc

Here's why Waaree Energies share price rose 6% in trade on March 17
Updated On : 17 Mar 2026 | 11:30 AM IST