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UPL, Deepak Fertilisers, SRF, UPL slip up to 6% amid West Asia jitters

According to Kotak Institutional Securities, prolonged unrest in West Asia could not only push up input costs for Indian chemical companies but also have an impact on export revenues

Panic selling grips SMIDs as geopolitical fears drag benchmarks down 3%

The sell-off, however, was more pronounced in the broader markets, with the Nifty Midcap100 and Nifty Smallcap100 indices plunging 3.57 per cent and 3.64 per cent, respectively

₹13 trn wiped out from D-St as Sensex, Nifty fall 3% amid West Asia crisis

On March 9, the combined market cap of all BSE-listed companies had fallen by ₹12.78 trillion, sliding to ₹436.89 trillion from the previous session's close of ₹449.68 trillion

Gold, silver ETFs trade with mild gains amid geopolitical uncertainty

At 9:23 AM, DSP Silver ETF climbed 0.32 per cent, UTI Silver ETF gained 0.27 per cent, and Groww Silver ETF rose 0.16 per cent

FMCG stocks fall as rising commodity prices threaten margins: Nomura

Nifty FMCG index dropped 2.4 per cent today as commodity prices rise amid Iran war. Nomura warned that higher input costs could hurt margins of HUL, GCPL and Colgate Palmolive in Q1FY27

Nifty PSU Bank tanks 6%; Bank of Maharashtra, UBI, BOI, PNB plunge up to 9%

At 09:32 AM on Monday, the Nifty PSU Bank index was the top loser among sectoral indices, down 5.4 per cent as compared to 2.8 per cent decline in the Nifty 50.

Oil price-sensitive stocks slide: airlines, tyres, paints under pressure

Brent crude rose as much as 28.9 per cent to $119.5. West Texas Intermediate, the light, sweet crude oil produced in the US, was trading at $113.4 a barrel, up 24.7 per cent from Friday's close

Kwality Wall's tanks 8% to its all-time low as Q3 net loss widens QoQ

On a quarter-on-quarter (Q-o-Q) basis, the company's net loss widened to ₹178.38 crore, as compared to a loss of ₹100.16 crore in Q2FY26

BPCL, HCPL, IOC sink up to 8% as oil prices soar past $110/barrel

The pressure in OMC stocks came as Brent crude oil prices rose to their highest level since 2022, rising as much as 28.9 per cent to $119.5

Bitcoin, ETH trade cautiously as oil spike, ETF flows roil crypto markets

The recent pullback comes after a sharp reversal in US spot Bitcoin ETF flows and growing concerns around inflation and geopolitical tensions

BEL, GRSE: Defence stocks fall after 17% rally amid Iran war; time to buy?

The recent up move in Nifty Defence reflects renewed buying after a long phase of consolidation, says Om Mehra, technical analyst at SAMCO Securities. The analyst is bullish on BEL, BDL and GRSE.

Market volatility spikes: Should you revisit your portfolio? Experts weigh

Experts say that investors should stay calm and stick to their strategy rather than trying to time the market. In fact, this may be a good time to review investments and focus on diversification

Elara turns cautious on autos as macro headwinds weigh on global demand

On the positive side, the CV demand outlook from Volvo Group, Elara said, has been upgraded, with the company now expecting growth of 2.9 per cent in Europe and 2.7 per cent in the US in CY26

Rajputana Stainless IPO opens: Analysts offer mixed views; should you bid?

Rajputana Stainless withdrew its anchor book later in the day on March 6 after receiving participation from only one institutional investor.

HDFC Sec initiates coverage on 8 defence stocks; HAL, BEL among top picks

The brokerage in its note highlighted that the global defence sector has entered a structurally elevated growth phase, driven by persistent geopolitical conflicts

Crude oil enters strong phase; may weigh on Nifty outlook: SAMCO Securities

The war has significantly disrupted energy markets and heightened concerns about supply flows through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most critical oil shipping routes

Sun Pharma, Hindustan Aeronautics top stock picks for today; check targets

Sun Pharma and Hindustan Aeronautics are among the top stock picks by Rajesh Bhosale of Angel One

Stocks to Watch today: UltraTech Cement, Dr Reddy's Labs, Tata Power, GNFC

Stocks to Watch today, March 9, 2026: HDFC Life Insurance, Tata Power, GNFC, Avenue Supermarts, and Meesho are among the top stocks to remain in focus today

F&O strategy: Analyst bets on Polycab; shorts Torrent Power, Eicher Motors

Eicher Motors share price has been in a strong and consistent bullish trend over the past six months, forming a steady higher high and higher low structure on the daily chart

West Asia crisis: Mkts in for another crude week as oil scramble continues

Surging Brent crude and tensions near the Strait of Hormuz threaten to keep Indian markets volatile, with investors watching inflation data and foreign fund flows