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Is Nifty headed towards a bear phase? Analyst warns of 19,000-mark

The Nifty has shed over 9% so far this year. Anand James of Geojit warns that the NSE benchmark could dip toward 22,000 or all-the-way to 19,000-mark in case it breaks the key support at 23,535 levels

LNG supply fears hit gas stocks; GAIL, Petronet LNG, Gujarat Gas tumble 5%

The rising concerns over the prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz have raised fears of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) shortage

JM Financial initiates 'Buy' on flexible workspace firms; WeWork top pick

JM Financial initiated coverage on WeWork with a 'buy' rating and a target price of ₹830, citing its premium positioning, strong returns profile and net cash balance sheet

UPL, Deepak Fertilisers, SRF, UPL slip up to 6% amid West Asia jitters

According to Kotak Institutional Securities, prolonged unrest in West Asia could not only push up input costs for Indian chemical companies but also have an impact on export revenues

Panic selling grips SMIDs as geopolitical fears drag benchmarks down 3%

The sell-off, however, was more pronounced in the broader markets, with the Nifty Midcap100 and Nifty Smallcap100 indices plunging 3.57 per cent and 3.64 per cent, respectively

₹13 trn wiped out from D-St as Sensex, Nifty fall 3% amid West Asia crisis

On March 9, the combined market cap of all BSE-listed companies had fallen by ₹12.78 trillion, sliding to ₹436.89 trillion from the previous session's close of ₹449.68 trillion

FMCG stocks fall as rising commodity prices threaten margins: Nomura

Nifty FMCG index dropped 2.4 per cent today as commodity prices rise amid Iran war. Nomura warned that higher input costs could hurt margins of HUL, GCPL and Colgate Palmolive in Q1FY27

Oil price-sensitive stocks slide: airlines, tyres, paints under pressure

Brent crude rose as much as 28.9 per cent to $119.5. West Texas Intermediate, the light, sweet crude oil produced in the US, was trading at $113.4 a barrel, up 24.7 per cent from Friday's close

Kwality Wall's tanks 8% to its all-time low as Q3 net loss widens QoQ

On a quarter-on-quarter (Q-o-Q) basis, the company's net loss widened to ₹178.38 crore, as compared to a loss of ₹100.16 crore in Q2FY26

BPCL, HCPL, IOC sink up to 8% as oil prices soar past $110/barrel

The pressure in OMC stocks came as Brent crude oil prices rose to their highest level since 2022, rising as much as 28.9 per cent to $119.5

Market volatility spikes: Should you revisit your portfolio? Experts weigh

Experts say that investors should stay calm and stick to their strategy rather than trying to time the market. In fact, this may be a good time to review investments and focus on diversification

Elara turns cautious on autos as macro headwinds weigh on global demand

On the positive side, the CV demand outlook from Volvo Group, Elara said, has been upgraded, with the company now expecting growth of 2.9 per cent in Europe and 2.7 per cent in the US in CY26

Rajputana Stainless IPO opens: Analysts offer mixed views; should you bid?

Rajputana Stainless withdrew its anchor book later in the day on March 6 after receiving participation from only one institutional investor.

HDFC Sec initiates coverage on 8 defence stocks; HAL, BEL among top picks

The brokerage in its note highlighted that the global defence sector has entered a structurally elevated growth phase, driven by persistent geopolitical conflicts

Crude oil enters strong phase; may weigh on Nifty outlook: SAMCO Securities

The war has significantly disrupted energy markets and heightened concerns about supply flows through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most critical oil shipping routes

Sun Pharma, Hindustan Aeronautics top stock picks for today; check targets

Sun Pharma and Hindustan Aeronautics are among the top stock picks by Rajesh Bhosale of Angel One

Stocks to Watch today: UltraTech Cement, Dr Reddy's Labs, Tata Power, GNFC

Stocks to Watch today, March 9, 2026: HDFC Life Insurance, Tata Power, GNFC, Avenue Supermarts, and Meesho are among the top stocks to remain in focus today

F&O strategy: Analyst bets on Polycab; shorts Torrent Power, Eicher Motors

Eicher Motors share price has been in a strong and consistent bullish trend over the past six months, forming a steady higher high and higher low structure on the daily chart

Small towns surge ahead of cities in mutual fund folios, shows data

Investors from smaller towns surpass top cities in mutual fund folios for the first time, reflecting rising financial awareness and expanding distribution networks

Stock Market Close: Sensex drops 1,097 pts, Nifty ends at 24,450 as Brent rises on US-Iran conflict

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Friday: The Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap indices ended 0.69 per cent and 0.24 per cent down, respectively.