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Shree Ram Twistex jumps 6% on posting healthy Q3 results; PAT up 70% YoY

In the December quarter, Shree Ram Twistex posted a net profit of ₹3.7 crore, as compared to ₹2.2 crore year-on-year (Y-o-Y), up 70 per cent.

Shree Ram Twistex jumps 6% on posting healthy Q3 results; PAT up 70% YoY
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 10:54 AM IST

Stock Market LIVE: Sensex at day's high, jumps 980 pts; Nifty tops 23,300; PSU Bank stocks shine

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates, Friday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap indices were trading 1.4 per cent and 0.54 per cent higher, respectively.

Stock Market LIVE: Sensex at day's high, jumps 980 pts; Nifty tops 23,300; PSU Bank stocks shine
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 10:53 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

Nifty Metal gains 3%; Tata Steel, JSW, LloydsME jump up to 7%: Here's why
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 10:52 AM 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.

BHEL rallies 5%, Tata Power hits 52-week high; what's driving power stocks?
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 10:49 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

OMC stocks rally on softer crude; HPCL, IOC, BPCL shares gain up to 5%
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 10:40 AM IST

Maruti, Tata Motors, M&M, Bajaj Auto: CLSA decodes strategy for auto stocks

If the current geopolitical situation persists that results in supply chain disruptions and firm commodity prices, CLSA expects 30-40 per cent cuts to auto sector's FY27 earnings.

Maruti, Tata Motors, M&M, Bajaj Auto: CLSA decodes strategy for auto stocks
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 10:39 AM IST

Indian Rupee falls past 93/$ on crude volatility amid West Asia tensions

The domestic currency fell as much as 64 paise, or 0.69 per cent, to a record low of 93.28 against the US dollar on Friday, according to Bloomberg data

Indian Rupee falls past 93/$ on crude volatility amid West Asia tensions
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 10:33 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.

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

Aequs shares rise 2% in trade; JM Financial sees more 15% upside
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 10:09 AM IST

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.

HDFC Bank falls 7% in 2 days; analysts flag pressure after chairman exit
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 10:09 AM IST

Samvardhana Motherson shares rise 3% on dividend announcement, JV update

Samvardhana Motherson has declared an interim dividend of ₹0.35 per equity share for the financial year 2025-26 to the equity shareholders of the company

Samvardhana Motherson shares rise 3% on dividend announcement, JV update
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 10:02 AM IST

IndiQube Spaces shares soar 16% on signing ₹54 crore workspace deal in Pune

IndiQube Spaces said it has signed a major workspace leasing agreement with a global capability centre (GCC) client in Pune for ₹54 crore

IndiQube Spaces shares soar 16% on signing ₹54 crore workspace deal in Pune
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 10:00 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

Balkrishna Industries gets new 'Buy' from JM Fin; sees 15% stock upside
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 9:55 AM IST

Sell Gold with tight stop-loss as bears eye $4,400 support: Analyst

Safe haven demand for gold during escalating geopolitical tensions due to the raging Iran war has not been strong enough to overcome the dollar strength and rate pressure

Sell Gold with tight stop-loss as bears eye $4,400 support: Analyst
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 9:47 AM IST

Silver may retest $64 support; break could trigger fall to $59-$60: Analyst

Silver, like gold, remains under acute downside pressure as hardening yields and fading rate-cut expectations reflect central banks' heightened vigilance against the spectre of inflation.

Silver may retest $64 support; break could trigger fall to $59-$60: Analyst
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 9:30 AM IST

Petronet LNG share price: Nomura cuts target as Qatar crisis hits volumes

The brokerage said the escalating West Asia crisis has raised risks for Petronet LNG's FY27 earnings, after Qatar's Ras Laffan LNG facility, which has export capacity of 77 mtpa

Petronet LNG share price: Nomura cuts target as Qatar crisis hits volumes
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 9:20 AM IST

Strong domestic demands defy global headwinds: ICICI Sec on hotel sector

Hotel stocks to buy in India: ICICI Securities has maintained 'Buy' ratings on major listed players - Indian Hotels, ITC Hotels, Leela Palaces Hotels & Resorts, Lemon Tree Hotels, and Chalet Hotels

Strong domestic demands defy global headwinds: ICICI Sec on hotel sector
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 9:17 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

Sansera Engineering offers 17% upside potential, says Antique; holds 'Buy'
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 9:14 AM IST

Fin Nifty trading: Derivative strategy for March expiry by HDFC Sec

Vinay Rajani of HDFC Securities believes ondicators and oscillators have been showing strength in the current uptrend

Fin Nifty trading: Derivative strategy for March expiry by HDFC Sec
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 8:42 AM IST

Dividend, bonus, stock-split: Vedanta, PFC, 10 others go ex-date next week

Here is the complete list of stocks that will remain in focus next week as they go ex-date following their corporate announcements, such as dividends, bonus issues, and stock-split

Dividend, bonus, stock-split: Vedanta, PFC, 10 others go ex-date next week
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 8:19 AM IST