
As per provisional closing data, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex jumped 938.93 points or 1.26% to 75,502.85. The Nifty 50 index rose 257.70 points or 1.11% to 23,408.80. In the past three consecutive trading sessions, the Sensex and Nifty dropped 4.65% and 4.57%, respectively.


Sensex settles 939 pts higher; Nifty ends above 23,400 level

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The offer received bids for 76.91 lakh shares as against 61.32 lakh shares on offer.

Innovision IPO subscribed 1.20 times


The Union Ministry of Finance has notified amendments to the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Rules, 1957 that revise the minimum public shareholding requirements for companies listing on Indian stock exchanges. 


Government introduces tiered to public float norms based on market capitalisation



Over the weekend, the US launched strikes on military targets near Irans key oil-export facility on Kharg Island. Reports also indicate that Washington may soon announce a coalition of countries to help escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz. However, Japans Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi stated that Japan currently has no plans to send warships to the area, despite pressure from the US on its allies. 

Japanese stocks edge lower as Middle East tensions keep investors cautious



Markets are also looking ahead to a planned meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and former US President Donald Trump later this month, which could influence trade and geopolitical expectations. 

China stocks fall for third straight session as Middle East tensions weigh on sentiment


At 14:30 IST, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex jumped 690.91 points or 0.93% to 75,254.83. The Nifty 50 index rose 194.55 points or 0.85% to 23,352.70.


Sensex gains 691 pts; realty shares advance

Nifty March futures trade at discount

Paisalo Digital surged 13.48% to Rs 35.27 after the company's board is scheduled to meet on 18 March 2026, to evaluate a proposal for raising funds through non-convertible debentures (NCDs) via private placement basis.

Paisalo Digital soars as board to mull fundraising on 18 March'26


Large currency speculators increased net short position in the Pound futures market rose to a three-month high, according to the latest Commitment of Traders (COT) data released by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The non-commercial futures contracts of Pound futures, traded by large speculators and hedge funds, totaled a net short position of 84197 contracts in the data reported through March 10, 2026. This was a weekly rise of 11511 net short contracts.


British Pound net speculative shorts rise


Large currency speculators in the Euro futures market extended fall to a three-month low, according to the latest Commitment of Traders (COT) data released by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The non-commercial futures contracts of Euro futures, traded by large speculators and hedge funds, totaled a net long position of 105144 contracts in the data reported through March 10, 2026. This was a weekly decline of 31354 net long contracts.


Euro speculative net longs at three-month low

Wall Street futures rise 0.3% as investors eye Trump-ordered strikes on Iran's Kharg Island, $100+ crude prices and a planned coalition to secure Strait of Hormuz shipping.

Stock Futures Edge Up Amid U.S.-Iran Tensions and Oil Surge

Bajel Projects soared 17.83% to Rs 164.90 after the company announced that it has secured an order from Tata Power Company.

Bajel Projects soars on bagging order from Tata Power Company

Bandhan Bank Ltd, TTK Prestige Ltd, Adani Total Gas Ltd and Great Eastern Shipping Company Ltd are among the other losers in the BSE's 'A' group today, 16 March 2026.

IDBI Bank Ltd leads losers in 'A' group


According to media reports, the company has temporarily deferred its public market listing amid rising uncertainty in global markets following the conflict in West Asia. The report said PhonePe may restart the IPO process once conditions in capital markets stabilise.


PhonePe delays IPO plans amid market volatility: Report

SPNP Paper and Pack, a wholly owned subsidiary of Nidhi Granites, has entered into a Share Purchase Agreement dated 16 March 2026 with NGL Corporation for the sale of its 100% shareholding in Fine Papyrus, which is a step-down subsidiary of the Company. 

Nidhi Granites announces sale of stepdown subsidiary - Fine Papyrus

Bandhan Bank fell 8.12% to Rs 161.35 after media reports said its promoter, Bandhan Financial Services, is exploring options such as a stake sale or an initial public offering (IPO) to facilitate investor exits.

Bandhan Bank slumps after reports of promoter stake sale plan

KRN Heat Exchanger and Refrigeration announced that its board has approved a proposal to raise up to Rs 500 crore through a qualified institutional placement (QIP).

KRN Heat Exchanger's board OKs to raise Rs 500-cr via QIP

To establish a dedicated ERP Lab for the University's Industrial Engineering programme

Ramco Systems signs MoU with Anna University, Chennai

Sunita Tools has Incorporated a wholly owned subsidiary Sunita Defence Inc in Wyoming USA. 

Sunita Tools incorporates WoS - Sunita Defence Inc. in Wyoming, USA

Ceigall India JV secures road project of Rs 274 cr in Arunachal Pradesh

Fino Payments Bank Ltd, Super Spinning Mills Ltd, Allcargo Terminals Ltd Partly Paidup and Hindustan Oil Exploration Company Ltd are among the other losers in the BSE's 'B' group today, 16 March 2026.

Oil Country Tubular Ltd leads losers in 'B' group

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