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Liquidity, uncertainty hit MTF book growth in March, says report

CareEdge Ratings expects steady investor participation going ahead and gradual absorption of regulatory changes to support stable growth in both MTF and overall market turnover.

Meesho shares zoom 13% on huge volumes; Equirus says buy for 15% upside

Meesho, which reported widening of loss in Q3FY26 to ₹490 crore, had made its Dalal Street debut in December 2025. At CMP, Meesho shares are up 55 per cent from the IPO issue price of ₹111.

Ola Electric shares spurt 16%, rebound 58% from record low; time to buy?

With today's rally, Ola Electric shares are now up more than 58 per cent from the record low of ₹22.25, hit on March 16, 2026.

Fertiliser stocks rally up to 8% on subsidy boost; analyst lists top picks

The government has approved a ₹41,534 crore subsidy for Phosphatic and Potassic (P&K) fertilisers for the upcoming 2025-26 kharif season.

Adani stocks lag in 1yr; analysts back Adani Enterprises, Power, Ports

Only a handful of Adani Group stocks have generated notable returns for investors over the past year and so far in 2026.

Markets find relief after sharp selloff triggered by West Asia conflict

Markets rebound after a sharp risk-off phase, but lingering geopolitical tensions and volatile oil prices keep investors cautious on the sustainability of the recovery

₹16trn rally: Sensex up 3,000 pts intraday, Nifty tops 24,000; key reasons

India VIX slipped 19 per cent to 20 mark, indicating some relief in the near-term volatility.

Vodafone Idea shares surge 6% on AGR reassessment update; analyst view here

Vodafone Idea share price: The telecom department expects to complete Vodafone Idea's AGR reassessment by June. The reassessment was earlier targeted for completion by March 31.

Adani Group stocks jump up to 10% as US court accepts plea to drop SEC case

In its petition, the Adani Group had sought the dismissal of the SEC lawsuit, claiming a lack of US jurisdiction and an impermissible extraterritorial application of US law.

Motilal Oswal sector of the week: Capital Goods; check top stock picks here

Overall, the sector's medium-term outlook remains constructive, driven by energy transition investments, defence indigenisation, and digital infrastructure buildout

Tata Capital shares below IPO price; Systematix says Buy for 30% upside

Tata Capital share price target: Brokerage firm Systematix has initiated a 'Buy' rating on Tata Capital shares for an upside of 30 per cent. Tata Capital is a subsidiary of Tata Sons.

Swan Defence hits 5% upper circuit on ₹1,500-3,000 crore bulk carrier order

Swan Defence share price today: Today's buying in Swan Defence was buoyed by an announcement wherein the company secured India's first ammonia dual-fuel bulk carrier order

Fino Payments Bank share price jumps 6% on strong Q4FY26 update

Fino Payments Bank had in December last year received Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) in-principle approval to convert into a Small Finance Bank

BSE share price target hiked by HDFC Sec; stock surges 4% on heavy volumes

BSE share price target: HDFC Securities, in a recent report, maintained an Add rating on BSE stock and raised its target price to ₹3,450 from ₹3,310

RBL Bank share price up 6% on Q4 update, RBI's nod for stake acquisition

RBL Bank share price today: In an exchange filing, RBL Bank said that the RBI has allowed Emirates NBD Bank to acquire up to 74 per cent stake in the lender

Marico falls 2% despite strong Q4 update; JM Fin retains buy for 16% upside

Marico in an exchange filing said that its revenue in Q4FY26 grew in the low 20s on a year-on-year (Y-o-Y) basis, led by pricing, its hair oil and international business.

Nykaa share price jumps 4% on Q4 update, acquisition buzz; analyst bullish

In another related development, reports said that Nykaa is in discussions to buy a majority stake in Deepika Padukone's premium skincare brand 82°E

Invest in gold, global funds to cushion portfolio against fall in rupee

Holding gold and global assets can help Indian investors hedge against rupee depreciation, manage inflation risks, and meet dollar-denominated goals such as overseas education and travel

Sebi proposes return of open market share buybacks after tax changes

Markets regulator Sebi on Thursday proposed reintroducing buyback of shares from the open market through stock exchanges as an additional method for companies to repurchase shares, following changes in the taxation framework. This mechanism was discontinued effective April 1, 2025, due to concerns regarding the equitable treatment of shareholders and implications arising from the then-prevailing taxation framework. "The reintroduction of this method of buy-back would provide companies with an additional mechanism for undertaking buy-back, while ensuring equitable opportunity and treatment of taxation for public shareholders," Sebi said in its consultation paper. Under the existing framework, companies can undertake buybacks either through a tender offer route or via the open market using the book-building process. The stock exchange route was withdrawn earlier due to concerns over equitable treatment of shareholders and tax-related disparities. Sebi said that under the earlier regi

Nifty Pharma index falls for 4th day, sinks 4% as new US tariff risks mount

Nifty Pharma index today: The Trump administration may announce new tariffs on drugmakers that have not struck deals guaranteeing low prices in the country