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RIL's telecom, retail and new biz could mitigate impact of West Asia crisis

While the Middle East conflict has hit sentiment, analysts say strong diesel cracks, petchem margins, and rising contributions from telecom, retail and new businesses could soften the blow for RIL

RIL's telecom, retail and new biz could mitigate impact of West Asia crisis
Updated On : 05 Mar 2026 | 7:53 PM IST

Coal India jumps 4% as Iran war lifts global coal prices; analysts upbeat

Coal India shares rose over 4% as global coal prices surged amid Iran war and LNG supply disruptions. Analysts say higher e-auction premiums could support earnings

Coal India jumps 4% as Iran war lifts global coal prices; analysts upbeat
Updated On : 05 Mar 2026 | 7:27 PM IST

MF equity buying drops to 3-year low in Feb; correction may revive demand

Mutual fund equity purchases fell sharply in February as inflows slowed and volatility rose, but fund managers say the recent correction could spur fresh buying amid more reasonable valuations

MF equity buying drops to 3-year low in Feb; correction may revive demand
Updated On : 05 Mar 2026 | 7:07 PM IST

Sensex, Nifty rise over 1% after three-day rout as global cues improve

Benchmark indices bounced back after three sessions of steep losses, but analysts caution the recovery may remain fragile as escalating Middle East tensions continue to cloud global sentiment

Sensex, Nifty rise over 1% after three-day rout as global cues improve
Updated On : 05 Mar 2026 | 6:25 PM IST

Markets rebound: Sensex reclaims 80,000, Nifty at 24,765; key reasons

The broader market mirrored the gains in the frontline indices as both Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 surged more than 1.5 per cent each

Markets rebound: Sensex reclaims 80,000, Nifty at 24,765; key reasons
Updated On : 05 Mar 2026 | 4:01 PM IST

Stock Market Close: Sensex jumps 900 pts, Nifty atop 24,700 on hopes for US-Iran conflict resolve

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Thursday: The Nifty50 and the Sensex recorded the best session since February 3 with late-hour gains

Stock Market Close: Sensex jumps 900 pts, Nifty atop 24,700 on hopes for US-Iran conflict resolve
Updated On : 05 Mar 2026 | 3:51 PM IST

LT Foods shares snap six-day losing streak, rebound 14% on heavy volumes

LT Foods shares today gained after six-session consecutive fall. With today's strong rebound, the stock has recouped the losses incurred in the past six trading sessions

LT Foods shares snap six-day losing streak, rebound 14% on heavy volumes
Updated On : 05 Mar 2026 | 3:28 PM IST

Nifty CPSE index surges 3%, hits 52-wk high; Coal, CSL, BEL rally up to 7%

At 01:58 PM on Thursday, the Nifty CPSE index was the the top gainer among sectoral and thematic indices, up 2.8 per cent, as compared to 0.4 per cent rise in the Nifty 50.

Nifty CPSE index surges 3%, hits 52-wk high; Coal, CSL, BEL rally up to 7%
Updated On : 05 Mar 2026 | 2:54 PM IST

Innovision IPO: Subscription opens March 10; here's all you need to know

The issue comprises a fresh issue of 4.7 million equity shares and an offer for sale (OFS) of up to 1.2 million equity shares by promoters Lt Col Randeep Hundal and Uday Pal Singh

Innovision IPO: Subscription opens March 10; here's all you need to know
Updated On : 05 Mar 2026 | 2:46 PM IST

Iran war may disrupt chemical supply chains; stay stock selective: Emkay

Iran-Israel-US war may disrupt chemical supply chains and raise prices, says Emkay Global. Brokerage advises investors to pick chemical stocks with lower Middle East exposure

Iran war may disrupt chemical supply chains; stay stock selective: Emkay
Updated On : 05 Mar 2026 | 2:05 PM IST

Record Feb dispatches lift Nifty Auto index 1%; GST 2.0 seen aiding demand

According to FADA, February 2026 emerged as best-ever February for 2W, 3W, CV, PV, tractors and overall retail. Data showed that retail vehicle sales jumped by 25.6 per cent Y-o-Y to 24,09,362 units

Record Feb dispatches lift Nifty Auto index 1%; GST 2.0 seen aiding demand
Updated On : 05 Mar 2026 | 1:36 PM IST

L&T up 3% after 9% fall amid West Asia crisis; brokerages retain 'Buy' call

Analysts believe that in the near term, execution can be impacted by supply chain disruption, while in the long term; the company has adequate risk management in place for existing contracts.

L&T up 3% after 9% fall amid West Asia crisis; brokerages retain 'Buy' call
Updated On : 05 Mar 2026 | 1:22 PM IST

Hindalco shares rally 7% as aluminium prices surge on supply concerns

Hindalco share price: Hindalco shares climbed nearly 7 per cent as aluminium prices increased due to supply disruptions in the Middle East

Hindalco shares rally 7% as aluminium prices surge on supply concerns
Updated On : 05 Mar 2026 | 1:13 PM IST

GE Shipping shares advance 6% on move to expand fleet with Japanese vessel

Following the acquisition, GE Shipping's owned fleet stands at 41 vessels, including 27 tankers and 14 dry bulk carriers, with a total capacity of about 3.25 million deadweight tonnage

GE Shipping shares advance 6% on move to expand fleet with Japanese vessel
Updated On : 05 Mar 2026 | 1:08 PM IST

Markets react strongly to geopolitics but eventually move on: Jim Rogers

Oil prices, Rogers said, could definitely cross $100 a barrel again, especially if the geopolitical developments continue.

Markets react strongly to geopolitics but eventually move on: Jim Rogers
Updated On : 05 Mar 2026 | 1:06 PM IST

Global firms, investors in share sale rush as West Asia conflict erupts

Some firms and their shareholders have tapped equity investors before markets potentially sour further and hamper the ability to raise capital

Global firms, investors in share sale rush as West Asia conflict erupts
Updated On : 05 Mar 2026 | 12:44 PM IST

Metal & commodity-linked spaces to benefit from AI capex: Bajaj Finserv AMC

The growth of AI relies heavily on physical infrastructure alongside software, which will drive demand in power, metal, semiconductor segments.

Metal & commodity-linked spaces to benefit from AI capex: Bajaj Finserv AMC
Updated On : 05 Mar 2026 | 12:42 PM IST

Iran war correction a buying opportunity in Indian stocks: PhillipCapital

PhillipCapital says volatility from the Iran war could offer investors a chance to accumulate quality Indian stocks, while maintaining its Nifty target of 26,500-27,500 by March 2027

Iran war correction a buying opportunity in Indian stocks: PhillipCapital
Updated On : 05 Mar 2026 | 12:42 PM IST

Granules poised for stronger earnings cycle, says Elara; starts with 'Buy'

Over the past decade, Granules India, the brokerage said, has transitioned from a bulk API-led model to a US-focused formulations platform, with rising exposure to complex and differentiated products

Granules poised for stronger earnings cycle, says Elara; starts with 'Buy'
Updated On : 05 Mar 2026 | 12:29 PM IST

Bharat Electronics rallies 4%; why defence stock hit new high?

Thus far in the calendar year 2026, BEL has outperformed the market by surging 16%, as compared to 6.6% decline in the BSE Sensex.

Bharat Electronics rallies 4%; why defence stock hit new high?
Updated On : 05 Mar 2026 | 11:59 AM IST