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Stock Market LIVE: Sensex surges 730 points, Nifty trades near 23,800; Brent crude near $100

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates, Wednesday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap indices were trading 1.52 per cent and 1.46 per cent higher, respectively

Stock Market LIVE: Sensex surges 730 points, Nifty trades near 23,800; Brent crude near $100
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 12:07 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

Power Finance Corporation stock soars 4%; Motilal Oswal sees more upside

Analysts at MOFSL believe the merger of PFC and REC should deliver meaningful operating synergies through the rationalization of overlapping functions and stronger bargaining power with lenders.

Power Finance Corporation stock soars 4%; Motilal Oswal sees more upside
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 11:47 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

Nifty IT snaps six-day losing streak, up 4%; Coforge, Persistent lead gains

Nifty IT index: Today's rebound in IT stocks followed a sharp decline over the past six sessions, during which the index had lost 4.6 per cent

Nifty IT snaps six-day losing streak, up 4%; Coforge, Persistent lead gains
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 11:41 AM IST

M&M share price up 8% in 3 days; analysts upbeat on growth, see 49% upside

M&M share price rose for a third straight session on Wednesday. Analysts at Nomura and SBI Securities are bullish on the stock citing strong SUV demand, EV growth, and attractive valuations

M&M share price up 8% in 3 days; analysts upbeat on growth, see 49% upside
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 11:28 AM IST

Ashish Kacholia's stock portfolio outperforms market thus far in March

Ace investor Ashish Kacholia's net worth dipped by 5% as against an over 6% fall on the Sensex so far in March amid the US-Iran war; Shaily Engineering was the top performer in this portfolio.

Ashish Kacholia's stock portfolio outperforms market thus far in March
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 11:14 AM IST

Systematix backs Patanjali Foods' strong sales, pricing edge; sees 36% gain

During a recent visit to its Haridwar facility, Patanjali Foods (PFL) management expressed cautious optimism, noting that the ongoing West Asia conflict has not affected spot edible oil prices

Systematix backs Patanjali Foods' strong sales, pricing edge; sees 36% gain
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 11:10 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

These 3 stocks delivered 100x returns in 6 years; what tech charts say?

CG Power trades up 156-fold from March 2020 low; Whereas, PG Electroplast and Transformers & Rectifiers despite 50% fall from Jan 2025 high, quote 100-times higher on a six-year period, show charts.

These 3 stocks delivered 100x returns in 6 years; what tech charts say?
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 10:51 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

Ather Energy rallies 6%, nears record high; what's driving EV-2W stock?

Analysts believe Ather has strong credentials to get included under the PLI scheme as it is the leading EV-2W startup in India with a strong focus on engineering and R&D.

Ather Energy rallies 6%, nears record high; what's driving EV-2W stock?
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 10:38 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

HPCL, IDBI Bank, L&T: Top wealth destroyers of West Asia war; strategy here

For OMCs, analysts suggest the fall in stock prices reflects, to some extent, the pain on account of higher crude oil prices that surged past the $100 a barrel (bbl) mark

HPCL, IDBI Bank, L&T: Top wealth destroyers of West Asia war; strategy here
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 10:11 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

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 | 9:22 AM IST

Motilal Oswal trims SBI Life target; commission caps seen as near-term risk

Motilal Oswal anticipates implementation of commission caps may disrupt bancassurance economics, posing near-term risks to new business growth and distribution expansion.

Motilal Oswal trims SBI Life target; commission caps seen as near-term risk
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 9:14 AM IST

Asian stocks rally as oil prices pause gains, Fed meeting in spotlight

Oil prices took a breather on Wednesday from recent gains though the Strait of Hormuz remained largely shut

Asian stocks rally as oil prices pause gains, Fed meeting in spotlight
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 8:48 AM IST