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

3:55 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Technical view

Stock Market LIVE Updates: The Nifty has broken out of a seven-session consolidation, resulting in a strong upward move. Additionally, the index has moved above the critical 21 EMA on the daily chart, signaling a bullish short-term trend. The RSI is also in a bullish crossover and rising, further supporting the positive momentum. In the short term, the index may move towards 23,150, while support is placed at 22,700 on the lower end.

View by Rupak De, senior technical analyst, LKP Securities.

3:44 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Market expert view

Stock Market LIVE Updates: The national benchmarks witnessed a strong recovery, driven by favourable global trends and domestic tail winds. Improved retail sales data from the US and China boosted investor confidence, while mid- and small-cap stocks outperformed, with all major sectors registering gains.

The anticipated rebound in domestic earnings, along with a recent decline in the dollar index and lower crude prices, is expected to support this recovery. However, continued FII outflows, driven by higher risk-free rates and the appeal of markets like China—along with tariff uncertainties, keep investors cautious during this phase.

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

3:43 PM

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

Stock Market LIVE Updates: ICICI Bank, L&T, Shriram Finance were among the top gainers on Nifty50. 

3:41 PM

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

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Zomato, ICICI Bank, M&M were among the top gainers on Sensex at close. 

 

3:39 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Broader markets indices close over 2% higher

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

3:37 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Nifty closes at 22,834.3, up 325.55 pts

Stock Market LIVE Updates: NSE Nifty50 finished at 22,834.3, up 325.55 points or 1.45 per cent. 

3:35 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sensex closes at 75,301.26, up 1131.31 pts

Stock Market LIVE Updates: BSE Sensex ended up 1131.31 points or 1.53 per cent at 75,301.26.

3:27 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Five-Star Business Finance board nods Rs 4,000-cr NCD issue, shares gain 3%

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Shares of the non-banking financial company (NBFC) Five-Star Business Finance climbed 2.83 per cent to Rs 686 per share on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) during the intraday deals on Tuesday, March 18, 2025.

The jump in Five-Star Business Finance share price is attributed to the news that the company's board of directors, at its meeting held on Monday, March 17, 2025, considered and approved the issuance of Non-convertible debentures (NCDs) aggregating up to Rs 4,000 crores through private placement, in one or more tranches and/or series from time to time. Read more 

3:23 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Mastek share price snaps 5-day losing run, surges 19% on heavy volumes

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Mastek share price was buzzing in trade on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, as investors rushed to buy the stock after five consecutive days of declines.

 

Mastek zoomed 18.8 per cent on the BSE in Tuesday's intraday trade to hit a high of Rs 2,511.9 per share. The stock snapped its five-day losing streak, having fallen 12.32 per cent during the period. At 1:55 PM, the stock of the software firm was ruling near the day's high level of Rs 2,494 per share (up 18 per cent) as against a 1.2 per cent rise in the benchmark BSE Sensex index. Read more 

3:14 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Smallcap index soars 2%; Gabriel, Avanti, Sarda Energy hit multi-year highs

Stock Market LIVE Updates: The BSE Smallcap index surged over 2 per cent on the BSE in Tuesday’s intra-day trade backed by a sharp rally of up to 20 per cent in select shares of smallcap companies.

 

Uttam Sugar Mills, Mastek, Carysil, Centum Electronics, Talbros Automotive Components, Morepen Laboratories, Sasken Technologies and Triveni Turbine from the BSE Smallcap index surged in the range of 10 per cent to 20 per cent. Avanti Feeds, Blue Jet Healthcare, India Shelter Finance Corporation, Gabriel India and Sarda Energy & Minerals from the index hit multi-year highs in intra-day trade today. Read more

3:01 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: 3 PM market update - Sensex, Nifty trade higher

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

At 3 PM, the BSE Sensex was ahead by 1048.40 points, or 1.41 per cent, at 75,218.35, and the Nifty50 was at 22,805.40, ahead by 296.65 points, or 1.32 per cent. 

2:55 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Here's why this State-owned railway stock climbed 4% in trade on March 18

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Shares of state-owned civil construction company RITES witnessed gains on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, climbing 3.84% to an intraday high of ₹212.25 per share on the BSE.

 

The positive momentum in RITES' stock followed the announcement of an addendum to its Contract Agreement. As per the update, Ntokoto Rail Holdings awarded RITES additional work involving the supply and commissioning of overhauled in-service Cape Gauge ALCO Diesel Electric Locomotives. These locomotives are to be equipped with new Cape Gauge Bogies, Traction Motors, Control Systems, Air Brakes, and other components. The overhaul will be carried out at a designated facility, with a one-year on-site warranty support included in the project scope. READ MORE

 

2:49 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: IndusInd Bank's funding cost shot up 15bps in a week amid derivative loss

Stock Market LIVE Updates: IndusInd Bank's borrowing costs have risen sharply, increasing by 15 basis points (bps) over the past week amid derivative losses and concerns about a potential credit rating downgrade.

On Monday, the bank raised ₹11,000 crore through the issuance of certificates of deposit (CDs) with maturities across a range of tenures. The coupon rates for these CDs ranged between 7.80 per cent and 7.90 per cent. Within this amount, ₹2,000 crore was secured via a 12-month CD at a coupon rate of 7.9 per cent.

This marked a 15 bps hike compared to the rates the bank offered on its CDs just a week earlier, as reported by data from the Clearing Corporation of India Limited (CCIL). READ MORE

 

2:40 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: IREDA shares climb 5% after board increases borrowing limit to Rs 29,200-cr

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Shares of state-owned non-banking financial company (NBFC) Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) saw a notable rise on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. The stock climbed 4.76%, reaching an intraday high of ₹144.75 per share on the National Stock Exchange (NSE).

The upward movement in IREDA's share price was driven by the company's announcement that its board has approved an increase in the borrowing limit for the financial year 2024-25, raising it from ₹24,200 crore to ₹29,200 crore. READ MORE

 

2:31 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: PC Jeweller shares soar as board approves share allotment to settle debt

Stock Market LIVE Updates: PC Jeweller shares surged over 6 per cent on Tuesday after the company’s board approved the issuance of 517.1 million shares to a consortium of lenders through a preferential allotment to settle a debt of ₹1,510 crore.

During intraday trade, the stock hit a high of ₹14.2 per share, reflecting a 6.05 per cent increase. However, it later trimmed gains, trading 3.44 per cent higher at ₹13.85 per share as of 11:40 AM. In comparison, the Nifty 50 rose by 1.19 per cent during the same period.
 

Despite a 35 per cent rebound from its lows this year, PC Jeweller's shares remain down 12 per cent year-to-date, underperforming the Nifty 50, which has declined by 3.7 per cent in 2025. The company’s market capitalisation currently stands at ₹7,474.81 crore. READ MORE