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West Asia crisis weighs heavy on L&T; m-cap erodes by ₹60,843 cr

L&T shares have come under pressure over worries that the escalating Middle East conflict could ‌disrupt the company's projects in the region, ultimately impacting its financial performance

West Asia crisis weighs heavy on L&T; m-cap erodes by ₹60,843 cr
Updated On : 12 Mar 2026 | 1:30 PM IST

Stock Market LIVE: Sensex down 411 pts, Nifty above 23,700; SMIDs decline, oil & gas stocks rise

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates, Thursday: The Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap indices were trading 0.58 per cent and 0.88 per cent down, respectively.

Stock Market LIVE: Sensex down 411 pts, Nifty above 23,700; SMIDs decline, oil & gas stocks rise
Updated On : 12 Mar 2026 | 1:29 PM IST

Geojit upgrades Muthoot Finance to 'Hold', raises target price; here's why

The brokerage cited improving visibility in loan book growth and signs of stabilising asset quality as supportive factors for the company's medium-term outlook

Geojit upgrades Muthoot Finance to 'Hold', raises target price; here's why
Updated On : 12 Mar 2026 | 1:25 PM IST

QSR stocks in a soup on LPG shortage: Don't sell in a panic, say analysts

LPG shortage triggered by Strait of Hormuz disruption is forcing QSR kitchens to shut or cut menus. Analysts say earnings may take a hit in Q4FY26 but advise investors not to panic

QSR stocks in a soup on LPG shortage: Don't sell in a panic, say analysts
Updated On : 12 Mar 2026 | 1:22 PM IST

BSE Power index soars 3%; BHEL, Adani, JSW Energy gain up to 8%; here's why

At 12:12 PM on Thursday; the BSE Power index was up 2.3 per cent at 7,043.98, as compared to 0.54 per cent decline in the BSE Sensex at 76,447.51.

BSE Power index soars 3%; BHEL, Adani, JSW Energy gain up to 8%; here's why
Updated On : 12 Mar 2026 | 1:21 PM IST

Gail, IGL, MGL: Is any gas stock worth buying now? Analysts guide

Going ahead, analysts expect natural gas prices to stay elevated in the backdrop of developments in West Asia. In March alone, prices of natural gas have climbed 16 per cent to $3.277/MMBtu

Gail, IGL, MGL: Is any gas stock worth buying now? Analysts guide
Updated On : 12 Mar 2026 | 12:57 PM IST

Energy shares gain in weak markets amid crude spike; Nifty Energy up 2%

As many as 34 out of the 40 constituent stocks were trading in the green, while six were in the red

Energy shares gain in weak markets amid crude spike; Nifty Energy up 2%
Updated On : 12 Mar 2026 | 12:52 PM IST

Household appliances TTK, Butterfly, Stove Kraft fall 14% from day's high

In the past three trading days, TTK Prestige, Stove Kraft have zoomed by up to 36% on reports of panic buying of induction cooktops amid disruptions in commercial LPG supply across several cities.

Household appliances TTK, Butterfly, Stove Kraft fall 14% from day's high
Updated On : 12 Mar 2026 | 12:42 PM IST

Here's why DOMS Industries share price surged 14% in trade on March 12

DOMS Industries share price since then has bounced nearly 18 per cent from its 52-week low of ₹2,023.9 per share, touched earlier this month on March 9, 2026

Here's why DOMS Industries share price surged 14% in trade on March 12
Updated On : 12 Mar 2026 | 12:02 PM IST

Indo Tech Transformers slips 4% after Renew Wind cancels ₹65-cr order

The stock was under selling pressure after the company informed that Renew Wind Energy (JAMB) cancelled an order for the supply of six transformers, citing project delays

Indo Tech Transformers slips 4% after Renew Wind cancels ₹65-cr order
Updated On : 12 Mar 2026 | 11:38 AM IST

Indian Rupee drops to fresh low of 92.36 as Brent oil surges past $100

The Indian Rupee fell 32 paise, or 0.35 per cent, to 92.36 against the greenback, according to Bloomberg

Indian Rupee drops to fresh low of 92.36 as Brent oil surges past $100
Updated On : 12 Mar 2026 | 11:35 AM IST

BSE 500 stocks: Swiggy, Colgate, Trent, Infosys, ITC Hotels hit 52-wk lows

Markets in free-fall: The Sensex has declined over 1 per cent in the last seven out of nine trading sessions; dragging 55 out of BSE 500 stocks to new 52-week lows on Thursday.

BSE 500 stocks: Swiggy, Colgate, Trent, Infosys, ITC Hotels hit 52-wk lows
Updated On : 12 Mar 2026 | 11:34 AM IST

Gujarat Gas soars 10% on huge volumes; up for 3rd day in weak market

Till 10:05 AM on Thursday; a combined 10.87 million shares representing 1.6 per cent of total equity of the company changed hands on the NSE and BSE.

Gujarat Gas soars 10% on huge volumes; up for 3rd day in weak market
Updated On : 12 Mar 2026 | 11:03 AM IST

Infobeans Tech up 5% as firm sees 'limited' impact from West Asia conflict

The buying on the counter came after Infobeans informed that it expects the impact of the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict on its business to remain "neutral to slightly cautious"

Infobeans Tech up 5% as firm sees 'limited' impact from West Asia conflict
Updated On : 12 Mar 2026 | 10:50 AM IST

Markets crash yet again: Why are Sensex, Nifty falling today? Key reasons

Stock market crash today: With today's sharp decline, the BSE Sensex has lost more than 2,300 points, while the NSE Nifty has dipped over 700 points

Markets crash yet again: Why are Sensex, Nifty falling today? Key reasons
Updated On : 12 Mar 2026 | 10:49 AM IST

Adani Total Gas shares soar 15% in weak market; stock up 35% in 3 sessions

Adani Total Gas said the supply disruption has affected deliveries to certain industrial consumers as suppliers reduced gas availability amid the evolving geopolitical situation.

Adani Total Gas shares soar 15% in weak market; stock up 35% in 3 sessions
Updated On : 12 Mar 2026 | 10:48 AM IST

Nomura bets on AI-led NBFC growth; Piramal, LT Fin, Tata Capital rated Buy

AI could transform NBFC lending and drive faster growth, according to Nomura. The brokerage has initiated coverage on Piramal Finance, L&T Finance, Tata Capital and HDB Financial.

Nomura bets on AI-led NBFC growth; Piramal, LT Fin, Tata Capital rated Buy
Updated On : 12 Mar 2026 | 10:44 AM IST

TCS, HUL, Ashok Leyland, 2 more stocks may fall up to 14%: Tech analyst

Muthuselvaraj M, Research Analyst at Mirae Asset ShareKhan highlights that TCS and HUL have broken down from a triangle pattern, while Ashok Leyland may have formed a double top on the weekly chart.

TCS, HUL, Ashok Leyland, 2 more stocks may fall up to 14%: Tech analyst
Updated On : 12 Mar 2026 | 10:43 AM IST

Sticky inflation keeps crypto in check as markets reassess rate cut hopes

Over the past five weeks, Bitcoin has repeatedly faced resistance near the $74,000 level, suggesting the market is still searching for fresh catalysts before attempting a decisive breakout

Sticky inflation keeps crypto in check as markets reassess rate cut hopes
Updated On : 12 Mar 2026 | 10:40 AM IST

ICICI Sec starts coverage on KSH International with 'Buy', sees 45% upside

ICICI Securities expects KSH International's volume, Ebitda, and earnings to grow at a CAGR of 24 per cent, 36 per cent, and 43 per cent, respectively, over FY25-28E

ICICI Sec starts coverage on KSH International with 'Buy', sees 45% upside
Updated On : 12 Mar 2026 | 10:30 AM IST