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Nifty Realty down 5%; Lodha, DLF, Prestige Estates fall up to 6%: Check why
The Nifty Realty index tanked over 34 points or 4.8 per cent to the day's low at 662.85
 "Nifty Realty down 5%; Lodha, DLF, Prestige Estates fall up to 6%: Check why")
Market crash: Breadth 7:1 in favour of falling stocks as bears tighten grip
The downward movement in the market was reflected in market breadth, as the BSE advance-decline ratio stood at 1:6.6, meaning only one stock gained for every seven weak counters
 "Market crash: Breadth 7:1 in favour of falling stocks as bears tighten grip")
Nifty Metal index falls up to 5% as West Asia crisis dents market sentiment
The Nifty Metal index, which tracks 15 companies from the metals and mining sector, plunged 4.71 per cent to hit an intraday low of 10,874 on the NSE
 "Nifty Metal index falls up to 5% as West Asia crisis dents market sentiment")
IDBI Bank shares fall 7% as govt mulls OFS route to pare stake
IDBI Bank share price: Notably, the sentiment has been dented after the government's IDBI Bank privatisation bid failed, as the bids from two potential buyers were below the reserve price
 "IDBI Bank shares fall 7% as govt mulls OFS route to pare stake")
Markets in panic mode: India VIX spikes 15% in trade; up 91% since Feb. 27
Since February 27, 2025, when the war initiated, India VIX has spiked over 91 per cent
 "Markets in panic mode: India VIX spikes 15% in trade; up 91% since Feb. 27")
Demerger buzz, semaglutide injection plans sees Natco Pharma shares jump 4%
Demerger: Natco Pharma shares gained nearly 4 per cent in trade on Friday ahead of next week's board meeting to consider a demerger proposal
 "Demerger buzz, semaglutide injection plans sees Natco Pharma shares jump 4%")
ITC stock heads for worst FY return in 6 years; is this buy opportunity?
If ITC stock ends FY2026 in the red, it would mark the second consecutive year of losses and the weakest performance since FY2021.
 "ITC stock heads for worst FY return in 6 years; is this buy opportunity?")
Bulls fight back: Sensex up 1100 pts intraday, Nifty at 23,300; key reasons
India VIX slipped 3 per cent, but remained elevated above 22, indicating heightened expectations of near-term volatility
 "Bulls fight back: Sensex up 1100 pts intraday, Nifty at 23,300; key reasons")
Firstcry parent Brainbees Solutions hits 20% upper circuit on heavy volumes
Brainbees Solutions shares have surged nearly 22 per cent from the 52-week low of ₹207.05 touched on February 19, 2026.
 "Firstcry parent Brainbees Solutions hits 20% upper circuit on heavy volumes")
Strong domestic demands defy global headwinds: ICICI Sec on hotel sector
ICICI Securities has maintained 'Buy' ratings on major listed players - Indian Hotels, ITC Hotels, Leela Palaces Hotels & Resorts, Lemon Tree Hotels, and Chalet Hotels
 "Strong domestic demands defy global headwinds: ICICI Sec on hotel sector")
Stocks to Watch today: TCS, HDFC Bank, Nestle India, NTPC, JSW Cement
Stocks to Watch today, March 20: HDFC Bank, TCS, NTPC, JSW Cement, and Nestle India are among the top stocks to watch today
 "Stocks to Watch today: TCS, HDFC Bank, Nestle India, NTPC, JSW Cement")
Stock Market Crash Highlights: Sensex tanks 2497 pts, Nifty ends at 23002 as Brent rises near $120
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates, Thursday: The GIFT Nifty signalled that the benchmark Nifty50 will likely open lower, tracking negative global cues
 "Stock Market Crash Highlights: Sensex tanks 2497 pts, Nifty ends at 23002 as Brent rises near $120")
₹12 trillion wiped out: Why are Sensex, Nifty falling today? Key reasons
Stock market crash today: India VIX, the fear gauge index, spiked more than 21 per cent to go past the 22 mark, indicating higher volatility in the near term
 "₹12 trillion wiped out: Why are Sensex, Nifty falling today? Key reasons")
Bajaj Finance falls 5%, m-cap sinks ₹1trn since West Asia war; time to buy?
Bajaj Finance share price: The recent fall in Bajaj Finance has significantly eroded the NBFC's market valuation. As per data, the NBFC's m-cap has dropped by ₹1 trn since the start of West Asia war
 "Bajaj Finance falls 5%, m-cap sinks ₹1trn since West Asia war; time to buy?")
Volatility is back- so is value in equities: Axis MF lists quality themes
Stock picking with a focus on growth at reasonable valuations will remain the cornerstone of performance, with a clear preference for domestic-oriented sectors over export-heavy plays.
 "Volatility is back- so is value in equities: Axis MF lists quality themes")
Fed pause, inflation risks drag IT stocks; TCS, Wipro, HCL drop up to 3%
Indian IT firms derive a major portion of revenue from the US market, making them sensitive to changes in interest rate expectations and inflation trends
 "Fed pause, inflation risks drag IT stocks; TCS, Wipro, HCL drop up to 3%")
Rajputana Stainless makes flat D-street debut; crashes 8% post listing
Shares of Rajputana Stainless started trading on the NSE at ₹122 per share, the same as the IPO issue price
 "Rajputana Stainless makes flat D-street debut; crashes 8% post listing")
Geojit upgrades V-Guard to 'Buy' with 18% upside on strong seasonal demand
Stock to buy: Geojit said that V-Guard is expected to benefit from a seasonal uptick in demand
 "Geojit upgrades V-Guard to 'Buy' with 18% upside on strong seasonal demand")
Stocks to Watch today: HDFC Bank, Ultratech, Vedanta, Nazara Tech, GR Infra
Stocks to Watch today, March 19: HDFC Bank, Ultratech, Vedanta, United Breweries, and Belrise Industries are among the top stocks to watch today
₹7 trn gain: Sensex zooms 900 pts, Nifty tops 23,800; Key factors here
Sensex and Nifty 50 rallied more than 1 per cent today, building on gains of the past two trading sessions, amid a firm trend in global markets
 "₹7 trn gain: Sensex zooms 900 pts, Nifty tops 23,800; Key factors here")