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Indian stock market driven by long-term investors, not speculation: NSE CEO
At a recent panel discussion in Singapore, NSE's MD and CEO Ashish kumar Chauhan dispelled the notion that India's stock market is driven primarily by speculative trading
 "Indian stock market driven by long-term investors, not speculation: NSE CEO")
Cash market volumes, margin trading book shrink as traders turn cautious
Fragile sentiment, regulatory changes behind 45% cash volume drop, 16% margin hit: Analysts
 "Cash market volumes, margin trading book shrink as traders turn cautious")
Sugar stocks surge up to 20% on drop in production, muted recovery
In Q4FY25TD, sugar prices in key states are up ~7-9 per cent QoQ; as a result, sugar division profitability is likely to remain robust in Q4FY25, according to JM Financial Institutional Equities.
 "Sugar stocks surge up to 20% on drop in production, muted recovery")
Sebi slaps Rs 20 lakh penalty on four entities for 'non-genuine trades'
In four separate orders, the regulator imposed a fine of Rs 5 lakh each on Nirman Chatha, Rajvardhan Foundation, Dinesh Kumar Agarwal HUF and Pramod Kumar Jain
 "Sebi slaps Rs 20 lakh penalty on four entities for 'non-genuine trades'")
Shriram Finance, Muthoot Finance soar up to 5% after S&P Ratings upgrades
S&P Ratings has raised the long-term issue ratings for Shriram Finance, and Muthoot Finance from "BB" to "BB+" and for Sammaan Capital from "B" to "B+"
 "Shriram Finance, Muthoot Finance soar up to 5% after S&P Ratings upgrades")
At 0.8 times book value, IndusInd Bank stock valued as 'cheap': Bernstein
Sets target price of Rs 1,000, valuing the lender at 1x FY26 estimated book value; highlights key risks
 "At 0.8 times book value, IndusInd Bank stock valued as 'cheap': Bernstein")
Indian Rupee logs longest winning streak in six months amid Dollar weakness
The Rupee extended its gains to 1.08 per cent in March after seeing five consecutive months of decline
 "Indian Rupee logs longest winning streak in six months amid Dollar weakness")
Sensex jumps 1,200 pts; Nifty claims 22,800: Why markets are rising today
The Nifty small-cap 250 was up 1.87 per cent, while the mid-cap gauge was up 1.35 per cent
 "Sensex jumps 1,200 pts; Nifty claims 22,800: Why markets are rising today")
Star Cement up 4% as arm bags license for limestone block in Assam
The aforesaid block is situated in district of Dima Hasao (formerly North Cachar Hills), Assam over an area of 400 hectares with estimated limestone resource of 146.75 million tonnes
 "Star Cement up 4% as arm bags license for limestone block in Assam")
Stock Market Highlights: Sensex up for 2nd day, adds 1,131pts, Nifty at 22,834; all sectors gain
Share Market Highlights: Broader indices mirrored the benchmarks, with smallcap shares leading the charge as the Nifty Smallcap100 index ended higher by 2.71 per cent
 "Stock Market Highlights: Sensex up for 2nd day, adds 1,131pts, Nifty at 22,834; all sectors gain")
Smallcap index soars 2%; Gabriel, Avanti, Sarda Energy hit multi-year highs
However, thus far in the calendar year 2025, the BSE Smallcap index has underperformed the market by falling 20%, as against 14% decline in BSE Midcap index and 4% drop in BSE Sensex.
 "Smallcap index soars 2%; Gabriel, Avanti, Sarda Energy hit multi-year highs")
Mastek share price snaps 5-day losing run, surges 19% on heavy volumes
Mastek share price: The stock snapped its five-day losing streak, having fallen 12.32 per cent during the period
 "Mastek share price snaps 5-day losing run, surges 19% on heavy volumes")
Five-Star Business Finance board nods Rs 4,000-cr NCD issue, shares gain 3%
The jump in Five-Star Business Finance share price is aided by the news that its board has approved the issuance of non-convertible debentures (NCDs) aggregating up to Rs 4,000 crore
 "Five-Star Business Finance board nods Rs 4,000-cr NCD issue, shares gain 3%")
Lemon Tree Hotels shares rise after signing new property in Bokaro
Lemon Tree Hotels' stock rose as much as 3.52 per cent during the day to Rs 133.05 per share
 "Lemon Tree Hotels shares rise after signing new property in Bokaro")
Here's why Manappuram Finance shares rose 2% on March 18; key details here
The rise in Manappuram Finance share price came after the company announced that the board of directors will consider raising funds on Thursday, March 20, 2025
 "Here's why Manappuram Finance shares rose 2% on March 18; key details here")
Ola Electric zooms 16% after hitting record low for a second straight day
Ola Electric share price: Combined with the volume on the National Stock Exchange (NSE), a total of 115.89 million shares have changed hands on the counter of Ola Electric Mobility
 "Ola Electric zooms 16% after hitting record low for a second straight day")
PB Fintech shares rise 5%; Kotak Institutional Equities upgrades to 'Add'
Kotak Institutional Equities upgraded PB Fintech to 'Add' from 'Reduce' as it remains assertive on the company's ability to deliver 1.8-2.0X industry-level growth
 "PB Fintech shares rise 5%; Kotak Institutional Equities upgrades to 'Add'")
Here's why this state-owned railway stock climbed 4% in trade on March 18
RITES share price climbed 3.84 per cent to an intra-day high of Rs 212.25 per share on the BSE during intra-day deals on Tuesday
 "Here's why this state-owned railway stock climbed 4% in trade on March 18")
Favorable time to pick rate-sensitive stocks as analysts bet on RBI easing
The Nifty and Sensex indices have crashed around 14 per cent from their record highs, while the Nifty Bank is down 11 per cent
 "Favorable time to pick rate-sensitive stocks as analysts bet on RBI easing")
PC Jeweller shares soar as board approves share allotment to settle debt
PC Jeweller's stock rose as much as 6.05 per cent during the intraday trade to Rs 14.2 per share
 "PC Jeweller shares soar as board approves share allotment to settle debt")