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India VIX surges 17% as escalating West Asia tensions spook investors
Market volatility rose after Iran attacked several energy facilities across West Asia following a strike on its South Pars gas field, a major escalation in Tehran's war with the US and Israel
 "India VIX surges 17% as escalating West Asia tensions spook investors")
BPCL, HPCL, IOC: OMC shares tank up to 6% after crude oil rises over 3%
Oil prices rose after Iran attacked several energy facilities across West Asia following a strike on its South Pars gas field, a major escalation in Tehran's war with the US and Israel
 "BPCL, HPCL, IOC: OMC shares tank up to 6% after crude oil rises over 3%")
Rajputana Stainless makes flat D-street debut; crashes 8% post listing
Shares of Rajputana Stainless started trading on the NSE at ₹122 per share, the same as the IPO issue price
 "Rajputana Stainless makes flat D-street debut; crashes 8% post listing")
What should investors do with HDFC Bank stock as Atanu Chakraborty resigns?
HDFC Bank shares hit a fresh 52-week low on Thursday, falling over 8 per cent on the NSE, following the resignation of its Chairman Atanu Chakraborty. Analysts warn of near-term pressure
 "What should investors do with HDFC Bank stock as Atanu Chakraborty resigns?")
PSBs gain traction in MSME segment; SBI leads the pack: Motilal Oswal
Based on interactions with direct selling agents (DSAs) across western India, Motilal Oswal said MSME credit demand remains healthy in Q4FY26
 "PSBs gain traction in MSME segment; SBI leads the pack: Motilal Oswal")
Geojit upgrades V-Guard to 'Buy' with 18% upside on strong seasonal demand
Stock to buy: Geojit said that V-Guard is expected to benefit from a seasonal uptick in demand
 "Geojit upgrades V-Guard to 'Buy' with 18% upside on strong seasonal demand")
Nirmal Bang picks Maruti, M&M as auto sector corrects; flags gas risks
The Nifty Auto Index has corrected approximately 10 per cent year-to-date (Y-T-D), compared to Nifty's 9 per cent decline
 "Nirmal Bang picks Maruti, M&M as auto sector corrects; flags gas risks")
Cement demand strong; correction offers buying opportunity: Motilal Oswal
Among stock preferences, UltraTech Cement remains its top pick in the large-cap segment for Motilal Oswal, while it maintains a positive view on JK Cement and Dalmia Bharat in the mid-cap space
 "Cement demand strong; correction offers buying opportunity: Motilal Oswal")
Asian shares skid as oil prices top $111 a barrel, Wall Street slumps
US stocks also sagged due to a report that said inflation was primed to worsen even before the war with Iran sent oil and gas prices spiking
 "Asian shares skid as oil prices top $111 a barrel, Wall Street slumps")
Nifty stares at gap-down open, will it re-test 23,000? Key levels to watch
Global markets were down over 1% in Thursday's early trade amid escalating West Asia tensions, and fresh spike in crude oil prices. GIFT Nifty hints at a near 500-point gap-down start for the Nifty.
 "Nifty stares at gap-down open, will it re-test 23,000? Key levels to watch")
Focus on "stock-specific" opportunities: Analyst; suggests 2 stocks to buy
Ajit Mishra of Religare Broking recommends buying Cummins India, Granules and selling Cipla futures; check all details here
 "Focus on \"stock-specific\" opportunities: Analyst; suggests 2 stocks to buy")
Stocks to Watch today: HDFC Bank, Ultratech, Vedanta, Nazara Tech, GR Infra
Stocks to Watch today, March 19: HDFC Bank, Ultratech, Vedanta, United Breweries, and Belrise Industries are among the top stocks to watch today
 "Stocks to Watch today: HDFC Bank, Ultratech, Vedanta, Nazara Tech, GR Infra")
Stocks to buy: Aether, Premier Energies among analyst's top bets; check TP
Stocks to buy: Kunal Kamble of Bonanza suggests buying these three stocks today; check analysis
 "Stocks to buy: Aether, Premier Energies among analyst's top bets; check TP")
IT stocks rebound 2.8% as brokerages downplay AI disruption fears
Nifty IT index snaps six-day losing streak as brokerages cite stable demand, limited pricing pressure and resilient outlook despite concerns over generative AI
 "IT stocks rebound 2.8% as brokerages downplay AI disruption fears")
Multiple triggers in MFI space may be offset by near-term headwinds
Improving asset quality and disbursement trends support outlook, but risks from Bihar legislation, geopolitics, and climate factors may weigh on growth
 "Multiple triggers in MFI space may be offset by near-term headwinds")
This is not a time to be bearish on markets: Rishi Kohli, Jio BlackRock AMC
Given that the last 18 months have been weak in terms of valuations, earnings and technical trends, the outlook for the next 18 months is becoming attractive, he said.
 "This is not a time to be bearish on markets: Rishi Kohli, Jio BlackRock AMC")
Sensex, Nifty extend gains to third day on easing oil volatility
Sensex and Nifty extend gains for a third session on easing crude volatility and bargain buying, though geopolitical tensions and inflation risks continue to cap upside
 "Sensex, Nifty extend gains to third day on easing oil volatility")
Aviation stocks in turbulence? Analysts warn of more pain, advise caution
Aviation stocks: IndiGo and SpiceJet face pressure from high oil prices, DGCA free-seat rule, and West Asia tensions. Analysts advise caution despite up to 55 per cent drop in stock price in 2026
 "Aviation stocks in turbulence? Analysts warn of more pain, advise caution")
WGC proposes shared infrastructure to fix fragmented digital gold market
The World Gold Council has proposed a 'Gold as a Service' model to standardise digital gold and address trust and interoperability gaps
 "WGC proposes shared infrastructure to fix fragmented digital gold market")
Over 100 stock brokers settle Sebi case on misleading algo returns claims
Brokers including Zerodha and Angel One pay ₹1 lakh each to settle case over links with algo platforms that claimed guaranteed or consistent returns
 "Over 100 stock brokers settle Sebi case on misleading algo returns claims")