Heatwave alert: Rising temperatures could drive a surge in power demand. Analysts see opportunities in select power stocks like NTPC, Tata Power, JSW Energy, and Adani Power.
Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Wednesday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap indices ended 1.94 per cent and 0.170 per cent higher, respectively
For OMCs, analysts suggest the fall in stock prices reflects, to some extent, the pain on account of higher crude oil prices that surged past the $100 a barrel (bbl) mark
The Secretariat of Iran's Supreme National Security Council said Ali Larijani was killed along with his son Mortaza Larijani, and SNSC deputy for security Alireza Bayat
Despite the sharp pullback, analysts reckon that the current weakness reflects a geopolitics-driven correction rather than a structural bear market
A key observation is that whenever more than 75 per cent of stocks trade below a P/B multiple of 6, the index tends to be near a cyclical bottom
Stocks to Watch today, March 18: Tata Steel, Tech Mahindra, Varun Beverages, Shree Cement, and Aurobindo Pharma are among the top stocks to watch today
The company added that it remained committed to protecting the interests of all stakeholders, including circulating credible and accurate information to the public
IT services firms are pushing managers to deploy AI tools in client work to boost productivity, improve efficiency and drive revenue growth amid a prolonged demand slowdown
Based on preliminary estimates with the government, the production value in FY26 is estimated to hit ₹227,000 cr, which is an increase of more than 24% over the previous financial year's ₹183,000 cr
Investor optimism fades as rising cash levels and geopolitical risks signal a shift from a "frothy bull" market to growing caution globally
Government may amend Section 69(A) of the IT Act to empower key ministries to issue emergency content takedown orders, expanding powers beyond MeitY
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He said Washington would step back soon, even as he criticised Nato allies and reasserted US military success
In the ferrous space, analysts at ICICI Securities don't foresee any major impact due to ongoing geopolitical tensions as exports share of total steel production is pegged at <6 per cent.
Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights Tuesday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap indices ended 1.07 per cent and 0.78 per cent higher, respectively
A combined 44.31 million shares representing 7.8% of IDBI Bank's total free float equity, changed hands on the NSE and BSE in Tuesday's intra-day trade.
Nifty Realty Index: Hitesh Tailor, technical analyst at Choice Broking expects Sobha, Oberoi Realty and Prestige Estates to bounce back amid signs of positive divergence on the RSI indicator.
New US rule limits truck driving licences to select visa holders, tightening eligibility and documentation requirements
Indian refiners, hit hard by a declining rupee, are facing revenue losses from retail sales as cracks for gasoline and gasoil surged to multi-year highs
Economists expect slower growth due to reliance on imported oil, with Goldman cutting its 2026 forecast to 6.5%, while IndusInd warns of a 30-basis-point hit and risks from weak consumption
Infosys's stock price has corrected 25 per cent thus far in the calendar year 2026, as against 11.4 per cent fall in Nifty 50, on likely threat to revenue growth.
The $1 trillion target is derived from two critical buffers: $350 billion to cover all one-year debt obligations and $650 billion to protect against a potential exodus of foreign portfolio capital
India condemned Pakistan's airstrike on a Kabul hospital that killed 400 people, calling it a barbaric act; it said the attack violates Afghanistan's sovereignty and urged global action
At 10:57 AM, individually, among others, Dalmia Bharat Sugar and Industries shares were trading over 3 per cent higher
The latest recommendations by the Parliamentary Committee on EV policy reforms (PM E-DRIVE) could boost Tata Motors, M&M, Ather, and Sona BLW, said analysts at Nomura
Cuba faces a deep power and fuel crisis as US pressure tightens; amid blackouts and talks with Havana, Trump has hinted at 'taking Cuba', raising questions over a Venezuela-style strategy
Green Card lottery: New DV-2027 rules will require passport details and scans, tightening identity checks and aiming to curb fraud in the Green Card lottery
In the past one year, shares of Force Motors surged 186 per cent to ₹20,746.9 on March 16, 2026, from ₹7,251.1 on March 13, 2025, outperforming the Nifty Auto index, which rose around 20 per cent
Individually, GMDC shares gained 3.6 per cent on BSE, logging a day's high at ₹551.5 per share on BSE, and NMDC shares rose 1.6 per cent to touch an intra-day high at ₹78.81 per share
Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles announced a 1.5% price hike across its vehicle portfolio effective April 1, 2026, prompted by rising input costs, especially precious metals and key commodities.
Individually, Andhra Cements shares hit 10 per cent upper circuit at ₹56 per share on BSE and Sagar Cements shares rose 1.9 per cent to touch intra-day high at ₹175 per share
Tensions in West Asia is expected to support sustained demand for defence equipment such as missiles, air-defence systems, surveillance technologies, and electronic warfare solutions, believes MOFSL
Nifty 50 Index: A recent note by SAMCO Securities suggests that on an average the Nifty 50 index has bounced back by 3.4 per cent in the week after an over 5 per cent fall in the last 15 years.
Emkay Global warns of a 10-per cent downside in Nifty as Iran war volatility keeps crude oil above $100 per barrel. It has picked HDFC Bank, Eternal, and Max Healthcare as top stocks to buy now.
77,000 insurance claims and 12,000 health check-ups across 400,000 covered lives reveal surging lifestyle health risks among India's young workforce
The United States has told Cuba that for meaningful progress to be made in negotiations, President Miguel Díaz-Canel must step down, said people familiar with the talks
Afghanistan's deputy government spokesman said early Tuesday the death toll from an airstrike by Pakistan that hit a hospital treating drug users in the Afghan capital Kabul has increased to 400. In a post on X, Hamdullah Fitrat said the strike on Monday night had destroyed large sections of the hospital. He said the death toll so far stood at 400, while a further 250 people had been reported injured. Fitrat said rescue teams were trying to control the fire at the building and recover the bodies of the victims. Pakistan had earlier denied that it had hit a hospital, saying its strike in Kabul and other strikes in eastern Afghanistan Monday had not hit any civilian sites. Afghanistan on Monday accused Pakistan's military of targeting a Kabul hospital that treats drug users in airstrikes, with the country's Health Ministry spokesman saying more than 200 people had been killed. Pakistan dismissed the accusation, saying the strikes - which were also conducted in eastern Afghanistan - di
Rising e-commerce grievances and persistent food adulteration highlight evolving consumer protection challenges in India
Despite the potential to overtake HMIL's IPO in size, the fees paid to investment bankers are likely to be lower than the record ₹493 crore - about 1.77% of the issue size - in the automaker's listing
With the war showing no signs of abating, the outlook for many sectors of India's industry is clouding over right now
India and the US are set to clash over WTO reforms ahead of the MC14 meeting, with New Delhi defending core principles like consensus decision-making and the MFN rule
Moody's says rising jet fuel prices amid Middle East tensions may pressure IndiGo's profitability, though its short booking cycle could allow cost pass-through over time
Last week, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a ₹1 trillion economic stabilisation fund to enable India navigate such global headwinds
Hard Rock International terminates its franchise agreement with JSM Corporation, leading to closure of 10 cafe outlets across major Indian cities
Strict compensation norms and lack of succession planning are cited as key reasons