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Near-term growth gains for aluminium producers as prices surge

GCC supply disruptions and rising global prices boost outlook for Indian aluminium producers, with integrated players likely to benefit from tighter supply

Markets underpricing oil shock risk, crude can hit $150/bbl: Analysts

Retail fuel price hike is unavoidable with crude above $110/bbl, suggest analysts at Elara Capital. At $125 crude, even after the excise cut, the retail price needs to rise by Rs 8-14/liter, they add.

RBI holds 2 VRR auctions in a day amid strong demand for funds from banks

Central bank holds additional ₹50,000 crore VRR auction as banks face year-end liquidity pressures, with demand exceeding notified amounts due to balance sheet adjustments

Rupee posts worst fall in 12 years in FY26; bond yields rise sharply

Rupee falls 9.85% in FY26 amid foreign outflows and West Asia crisis, while bond yields rise despite rate cuts due to supply pressures and global uncertainties

Markets log worst year since FY20; oil rise, IT rout deepen losses

Oil price surge, persistent FPI outflows and IT sector slump drag markets to their weakest fiscal performance in six years despite strong domestic inflows

Higher crude oil prices, uncertainty weigh on commercial vehicle sales

Surging crude prices and geopolitical tensions weigh on commercial vehicle demand outlook, even as strong freight activity supports near-term growth in volumes

SBI Research backs RBI forex window for OMCs to ease rupee volatility

Report suggests ring-fencing OMCs' $75-80 billion annual forex demand via special RBI window to improve visibility, ease volatility and stabilise rupee dynamics

NSE invites shareholders to tender stake in OFS ahead of IPO filing

Exchange begins OFS process ahead of IPO, asking shareholders to indicate participation as it targets DRHP filing and a potential valuation of up to ₹6 trillion

Sensex crashes 1,800-pts intraday as West Asia war enters 5th week

The BSE Sensex made an intraday low of 71,774.13, down 1,809 points, or 2.46 per cent, while the Nifty index dipped 535 points, or 2.34 per cent, to hit a low of 22,283.85.

Market Close: Sensex ends FY26's last day 1,635 pts down, Nifty below 22,400 as US-Iran war weighs

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Monday: In the broader markets, both the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap ended 2.68 per cent and 2.66 per cent down, respectively

Rupee breaches 95 per dollar, hits record low amid West Asia conflict

The rupee weakened past the 95 per dollar mark for the first time to 95.21 per dollar, falling 0.3% from the previous close

Coal India up 3% in weak market; Geojit upgrades to 'Buy', sees 11% upside

Coal India share price target: Geojit has upgraded its rating on Coal India to 'Buy' and revised the target price to ₹506, implying an uside of 11 per cent from CMP of ₹456

Indian stock market holiday: Are NSE, BSE closed on March 31? find out here

The equity markets will reopen for regular trading on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. However, the day will be observed as a settlement holiday on account of annual bank closing

Adani Ent, LIC, Cochin Shipyard among 107 BSE500 stocks hit 52-week lows

Tata Chemicals, Tata Communications, Tata Investment Corporation, Tata Technologies, Trent and Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles from the Tata Group have hit 52-week lows.

RBI's $100-million NOP cap: Clipping speculative wings, not growth

RBI steps in as rupee nears 95/$. Banks now capped at $100 million FX exposure to curb speculation. Will this stabilise the rupee -- or tighten liquidity? Here's what it means

Sugar stocks: Dalmia Bharat, Dwarikesh Sugar rally up to 12%; here's why

Almost all sugarcane processing companies significantly outperformed the broader market, with Dalmia Bharat Sugar & Industries emerging as the top gainer, up 12 per cent at ₹386.85

RBI's move a stern warning to curb INR speculation: Abhishek Goenka

RBI has drawn a line in the sand on rupee volatility. With NOP caps, arbitrage unwinding, and possible FCNR moves - the central bank is stepping in decisively. But will it be enough>

Nomura flags stress in MSME, vehicle loans as fuel shock hits NBFC sector

The brokerage assessing the impact of a prolonged conflict noted that these segments face the highest near-term risk, while housing, gold, and power loans appear relatively better insulated

Tata Motors, Ashok Leyland slip up to 9%; what's making Street nervous?

The ongoing West Asia conflict also poses near-term risks to the CV demand cycle led by potential domestic disruptions, fear analysts.

Nifty Midcap, Smallcap 100 sink over 2%; LG, Groww, Hind Copper down 6%

Electronics India and Billionbrains Garage Ventures (Groww) were the top losers from the Nifty Midcap 100, falling up to 6 per cent each.