At the close, Sensex jumped 1,372.06 points or 1.89 per cent to settle at 74,068.45. Similarly, the Nifty 50 index ended 399.75 points or 1.78 per cent higher at 22,912
HDFC AMC share price target: Motilal Oswal Financial Services has maintained a 'Buy' rating on HDFC AMC shares. The brokerage sees an upside of 20 per cent in the stock
GMR Airports share price today: GMR Airports, which operates key airports including Delhi and Hyderabad, has been under pressure as the West Asia tensions have impacted international traffic
Today's selling erased more than ₹7 trillion from the Street. The total market capitalisation of all the BSE-listed companies stood at ₹421.37 trillion, down from Friday's m-cap of ₹428.76 trillion
Airline stocks came under pressure as conflict in the oil-rich West Asia raised concerns over rising ATF prices
The Nifty Realty index tanked over 34 points or 4.8 per cent to the day's low at 662.85
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
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
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
Since February 27, 2025, when the war initiated, India VIX has spiked over 91 per cent
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
If ITC stock ends FY2026 in the red, it would mark the second consecutive year of losses and the weakest performance since FY2021.
India VIX slipped 3 per cent, but remained elevated above 22, indicating heightened expectations of near-term volatility
Brainbees Solutions shares have surged nearly 22 per cent from the 52-week low of ₹207.05 touched on February 19, 2026.
ICICI Securities has maintained 'Buy' ratings on major listed players - Indian Hotels, ITC Hotels, Leela Palaces Hotels & Resorts, Lemon Tree Hotels, and Chalet Hotels
Stocks to Watch today, March 20: HDFC Bank, TCS, NTPC, JSW Cement, and Nestle India are among the top stocks to watch today
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 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
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
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.