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Page 29 - Markets News

Gold, Silver ETFs rise 2% as West Asia tensions drive safe-haven buying

Gold and silver ETFs were in demand in the week's first trading session, rising over 2% as safe-haven buying surged amid West Asia tensions

Gold, Silver ETFs rise 2% as West Asia tensions drive safe-haven buying
Updated On : 30 Mar 2026 | 11:53 AM IST

Urban Company jumps 5% after InstaHelp hits 1 million monthly bookings

The buying on the counter came after Urban Company announced that its quick-service housekeeping vertical, InstaHelp, has surpassed 1 million monthly delivered bookings in March.

Urban Company jumps 5% after InstaHelp hits 1 million monthly bookings
Updated On : 30 Mar 2026 | 11:23 AM IST

RBI's move to cap NOP in forex a structural shift in managing currency risk

RBI's NOP cap may support the rupee via dollar unwinding, but rising crude oil prices and global risks could limit gains. USD-INR seen in 92.50-96 range.

RBI's move to cap NOP in forex a structural shift in managing currency risk
Updated On : 30 Mar 2026 | 11:23 AM IST

Nifty Metal gains 1% in weak mkt; Nalco, Hindalco, Vedanta lead rally

At 9:40 AM, individually, among others on the National Stock Exchange (NSE), National Aluminium Company (Nalco) jumped 6.11 per cent, followed by Hindalco up 4.3 per cent, Vedanta rose 3.66 per cent

Nifty Metal gains 1% in weak mkt; Nalco, Hindalco, Vedanta lead rally
Updated On : 30 Mar 2026 | 11:16 AM IST

Airtel, M&M, HCL Tech: 12 Nifty stks form 'Death Cross' on charts in March

Technical charts show that Nifty and its 12 stocks including Infosys, Reliance, Bharti Airtel, Asian Paints, HCL Tech and Bajaj Finance saw their 50-DMA slip below 200-DMA amid March market crash.

Airtel, M&M, HCL Tech: 12 Nifty stks form 'Death Cross' on charts in March
Updated On : 30 Mar 2026 | 11:12 AM IST

ONGC, Oil India up 2% in weak market; stocks rally up to 11% in 2 weeks

The Government of India has not announced any windfall tax on domestic crude realisations; this is a key positive for ONGC and Oil India, believe analysts.

ONGC, Oil India up 2% in weak market; stocks rally up to 11% in 2 weeks
Updated On : 30 Mar 2026 | 11:08 AM IST

India VIX jumps 6% as West Asia jitters grip D-Street; up 100% since Feb 27

Since February 27, 2025, when the war began, India VIX has spiked over 100 per cent

India VIX jumps 6% as West Asia jitters grip D-Street; up 100% since Feb 27
Updated On : 30 Mar 2026 | 11:05 AM IST

3 stocks to buy: Apollo Pipe, Aster DM, NLC India show technical breakouts

Apollo Pipe, Aster DM and NLC India show bullish momentum. Check buy levels, targets, stop loss and technical analysis for these top stock picks.

3 stocks to buy: Apollo Pipe, Aster DM, NLC India show technical breakouts
Updated On : 30 Mar 2026 | 10:55 AM IST

IRB Infra share price zooms 11% on ex-bonus; buy, sell or hold?

IRB Infra share price today: IRB Infra has set April 1 as the record date for its first-ever bonus issue of equity shares.

IRB Infra share price zooms 11% on ex-bonus; buy, sell or hold?
Updated On : 30 Mar 2026 | 10:54 AM IST

Central Mine shares list at 7% discount; should you exit or stay invested?

Central Mine Planning Share Price: Central Mine Planning shares began trading on the BSE at ₹162.80, down ₹9.20, or 5.35 per cent, against the IPO issue price of ₹172 per share

Central Mine shares list at 7% discount; should you exit or stay invested?
Updated On : 30 Mar 2026 | 10:45 AM IST

Foreigners dump record $12 bn Indian equities amid Iran war, energy crisis

Soaring energy costs have hurt oil-importing Asian peers, but the scale of outflows from India points to already bearish global sentiment

Foreigners dump record $12 bn Indian equities amid Iran war, energy crisis
Updated On : 30 Mar 2026 | 10:28 AM IST

West Asia war volatility strains trading in world's biggest markets

None of the world's biggest markets, from US Treasuries, to gold, to currencies have been spared, investors and traders said

West Asia war volatility strains trading in world's biggest markets
Updated On : 30 Mar 2026 | 10:25 AM IST

Nifty Bank slips 2.6%; HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank hit 52-week lows; here's why

Nifty Bank index has corrected 16 per cent since the start of the West Asia war on February 28, 2026

Nifty Bank slips 2.6%; HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank hit 52-week lows; here's why
Updated On : 30 Mar 2026 | 10:18 AM IST

Asian shares decline as oil prices surge, Iran war fears weigh on markets

The drops in Asia follow the deep declines on Wall Street last Friday that finished off a fifth straight losing week, its longest such streak in nearly four years

Asian shares decline as oil prices surge, Iran war fears weigh on markets
Updated On : 30 Mar 2026 | 9:39 AM IST

Rupee opens 125 paise higher as RBI clamps down on speculative bets

The move follows the RBI's March 27 directive, issued after market hours, capping the open positions that banks can hold in the onshore currency market at $100 million at the end of each trading day

Rupee opens 125 paise higher as RBI clamps down on speculative bets
Updated On : 30 Mar 2026 | 9:21 AM IST

Force Motors, GMDC, Ola Electrctric: Here's a look at FY26 gainers & losers

The Nifty50 is expected to close the fiscal year 2026 (FY26) with nearly 3 per cent loss, against a 5.3 per cent gain in the preceding financial year.

Force Motors, GMDC, Ola Electrctric: Here's a look at FY26 gainers & losers
Updated On : 30 Mar 2026 | 8:56 AM IST

Powerica IPO allotment today: Here's how to check your application status

Powerica IPO allotment today: Following the finalisation of the allotment, investors can check the Powerica IPO allotment status on the official websites of BSE, NSE, or MUFG Intime India

Powerica IPO allotment today: Here's how to check your application status
Updated On : 30 Mar 2026 | 8:49 AM IST

RBI forces banks to unwind rupee bets, squeezing short sellers amid crisis

Late Friday, the RBI announced new rules capping the open positions banks can hold in the onshore currency market at $100 million at the end of each trading day

RBI forces banks to unwind rupee bets, squeezing short sellers amid crisis
Updated On : 30 Mar 2026 | 8:45 AM IST

Applied for Sai Parenteral's IPO? Here's how to allotment check status, GMP

Sai Parenteral's IPO allotment status: Once the allotment is finalised, applicants can verify their allotment status online through the websites of the BSE, NSE, and Bigshare Services

Applied for Sai Parenteral's IPO? Here's how to allotment check status, GMP
Updated On : 30 Mar 2026 | 8:14 AM IST

Amir Chand IPO allotment today: Step-by-step guide to check status online

Investors who have applied for the Amir Chand IPO can check the share allotment status on the official BSE or NSE websites, or on the website of Kfin Technologies, the registrar for the issue

Amir Chand IPO allotment today: Step-by-step guide to check status online
Updated On : 30 Mar 2026 | 7:46 AM IST