Stock Market Highlights: Sensex adds 148 pts, Nifty at 22,908; Mid, Smallcap shares outperform

Share Market Highlights: Broader indices outperformed the benchmarks, with the Nifty Midcap100 and Nifty Smallcap100 indices settling higher by over 2 per cent each

3:58 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Expert view

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Following the recent surge, markets will react to the US Fed meeting outcome in early Thursday trades, with attention then shifting to the weekly expiry. While some consolidation is possible, the overall sentiment is likely to remain positive, favoring a "buy on dips" approach. We are witnessing rotational participation across key sectors, with banking, financials, metals, and energy taking the lead.

Traders should position themselves accordingly and remain selective in the broader market.

View by Ajit Mishra – SVP, research, Religare Broking Ltd.

 

3:51 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Market expert view

Stock Market LIVE Updates: The domestic market continued its positive momentum, as part of the recent correction was justified by valuation. The sustainability of the relief rally depends on a revival in fundamentals. The recovery was broad-based, while metal stocks gained attention after the government decided to impose a tax on steel imports.

In light of trade uncertainties and growth concerns, today's Fed policy and the commentary will be keenly watched by investors to get cues on interest rates.

View by Vinod Nair, head of research, Geojit Financial Services.

3:40 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: A glance at broader market at close

Stock Market LIVE Updates: BSE Midcap and Smallcap ended over 2 per cent higher. 

3:38 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Here's a look at Nifty gainers and losers at close

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Shriram Finance, HDFC Life, Apollo Hospitals were among the top gainers on Nifty50. 

3:37 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Here's a look at Sensex gainers and losers at close

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Tata Motors, Zomato, Power Grid were among the top gainers on Sensex. 

3:35 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Nifty50 closes at 22,907.6, up 73 pts

Stock Market LIVE Updates: NSE Nifty50 finished at 22,907.6, up 73.3 points or 0.32 per cent. 

3:34 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sensex closes at 75,449.05, up 147.79 pts

Stock Market LIVE Updates: BSE Sensex was up 147.79 points or 0.20 per cent at 75,449.05.

3:22 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Transrail Lighting shares gain 4% on securing orders worth Rs 1,647-cr

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Transrail Lighting shares climbed 4.23 per cent to hit an intra-day high of Rs 523.95 per share on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) during the intra-day deals on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. The northward move in the company's share price is fueled by the news that the company has secured new orders worth Rs 1,647 crore in T&D and Railway businesses.

 

These new orders, according to an exchange filing made by the company, include Letters of Awards (LOAs) for major T&D projects in the overseas market involving EPC of transmission lines and substations. Read more 

3:12 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Garden Reach up 20%, Mazagon Dock soars 10% on Germany's defence boost

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Shares of Indian defence companies rallied in trade on Wednesday with Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers shares rising up to 20 per cent after Germany passed a landmark spending package. 

 

Garden Reach shares surged as much as 20 per cent to Rs 1,641 per share while shares of Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders and Cochin Shipyard surged 10 per cent during the day. Paras Defence & Space Technologies rose 6.5 per cent to Rs 963.3 per share while Hindustan Aeronautics went up 5.3 per cent to Rs 3,772.4 per share. Read more 

3:04 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Fitch keeps India's FY26 GDP forecast at 6.5%, ups FY27 projection to 6.3%

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Fitch Ratings has kept India’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast for FY26 unchanged at 6.5 per cent and revised upwards its FY27 growth projection by 10 basis points to 6.3 per cent, according to its March Global Economic Outlook report.

The report noted that while more aggressive-than-expected US trade policies pose a risk to its forecast, India is somewhat insulated due to its low reliance on external demand. Read more 

2:50 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: IndiGo stock soars 5%, hits record high on strong growth outlook

Stock Market LIVE Updates: InterGlobe Aviation, the operator of IndiGo airline, achieved a historic milestone as its shares soared to a record high of Rs 5,053.05 during Wednesday's intra-day trade on the BSE. This remarkable 5 per cent jump comes amidst optimistic forecasts of robust passenger growth in the January-March quarter (Q4FY25). The stock eclipsed its earlier peak of Rs 5,033.20, reached on September 12, 2024. READ MORE

 

2:39 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Bajaj Healthcare shares gain 10%, hits all-time high in trade; here's why

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Bajaj Healthcare shares soared by 10.5 per cent on the BSE, reaching an all-time high of Rs 744.9 per share during Wednesday’s trading session. The buying interest was triggered by the company's announcement of receiving a recommendation from the Subject Expert Committee (SEC) (Neurology & Psychiatry) of the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) to proceed with Phase III clinical trials for Cenobamate Tablets.

Cenobamate is an advanced medication designed for the treatment of partial-onset seizures in adults. It works by regulating excessive neuronal activity, effectively reducing the frequency of seizures and improving overall patient outcomes.
 

At around 1:03 PM, Bajaj Healthcare shares were trading at Rs 715.6 per share, marking a 6.2 per cent gain for the day, while the BSE Sensex posted a modest 0.3 per cent increase to 75,523.48. READ MORE

 

2:25 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Paradeep Parivahan IPO sees muted demand; subscription lags at 64%, GMP nil

Stock Market LIVE Updates: The initial public offering (IPO) of port services provider Paradeep Parivahan is set to close today, March 19, 2025. Opening for subscription on March 17, the IPO has seen a lukewarm response, with only 64 per cent subscription recorded as of 12:54 PM.

The retail investor category garnered 80 per cent subscription, while the portion allocated to qualified institutional buyers (QIBs) attracted 52 per cent interest. Meanwhile, the non-institutional investors (NIIs) segment achieved 45 per cent subscription.
 

Paradeep Parivahan aims to raise Rs 45 crore by issuing 4.57 million fresh equity shares. The price band for the offering has been set at Rs 93-98 per share, with a minimum bid lot of 1,200 shares. Investors can place bids in multiples of this lot size. READ MORE

 

2:12 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Physics Wallah submits pre-filing draft papers with Sebi for IPO: Reports

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Edtech unicorn Physics Wallah, founded by educator Alakh Pandey, is reportedly gearing up for a public listing. The company has submitted a pre-filing draft offer document (PDRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), aiming to raise Rs 4,600 crore through an initial public offering (IPO).

The pre-filing of offer documents is an optional mechanism provided for companies planning to launch an IPO on the mainboard. As per Sebi's guidelines, this process allows firms to submit their offer documents to Sebi and stock exchanges for an initial review period, without making the information publicly accessible. READ MORE

 

2:02 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: 2 PM market update - Sensex, Nifty trade higher

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Indian benchmark equity indices BSE Sensex and Nifty50 were trading higher on Wednesday, amid weak global cues. 
 

At 2 PM, the BSE Sensex was ahead by 164.50 points, or 0.22 per cent, at 75,465.76, and the Nifty50 was at 22,913.25, ahead by 78.95 points or 0.35 per cent.