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Stock market close: Firm oil prices spark late sell-off; Sensex ends 326 pts up, Nifty near 23,100

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Friday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap indices ended 0.67 per cent and 0.09 per cent higher, respectively.

Stock market close: Firm oil prices spark late sell-off; Sensex ends 326 pts up, Nifty near 23,100
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 4:02 PM IST

Happiest Minds up 11% as PE firms eye majority stake; company clarifies

Happiest Minds said, the company is not privy to any such discussion and therefore cannot comment on the same.

Happiest Minds up 11% as PE firms eye majority stake; company clarifies
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 2:36 PM IST

ITC gains 3%, outperforms Sensex in recent market fall; here's why

Analysts believe ITC's long-term growth trajectory remains intact, with non-cigarette business segments maintaining steady progress.

ITC gains 3%, outperforms Sensex in recent market fall; here's why
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 1:50 PM IST

Laurus Labs jumps 4% on huge volumes; Motilal projects 30% further upside

Motilal Oswal remains positive on Laurus due to its strengthening position in gaining CDMO contracts, the addition of a growth lever in the generics space, and a steady ARV business.

Laurus Labs jumps 4% on huge volumes; Motilal projects 30% further upside
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 12:00 PM IST

Nifty PSU Bank index soars over 3%; Canara, UBI, BOI rally up to 5%

At 09:30 AM on Friday; Nifty PSU Bank index, the top gainer among sectoral indices, was up 3.4 per cent, as compared to 1.2 per cent rise in the Nifty 50.

Nifty PSU Bank index soars over 3%; Canara, UBI, BOI rally up to 5%
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 10:33 AM IST

Nifty stares at gap-down open, will it re-test 23,000? Key levels to watch

Global markets were down over 1% in Thursday's early trade amid escalating West Asia tensions, and fresh spike in crude oil prices. GIFT Nifty hints at a near 500-point gap-down start for the Nifty.

Nifty stares at gap-down open, will it re-test 23,000? Key levels to watch
Updated On : 19 Mar 2026 | 8:29 AM IST

Stock Market Close: Sensex surges 630 pts, Nifty tops 23,700; Oil holds $100-mark; Fed outcome eyed

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

Stock Market Close: Sensex surges 630 pts, Nifty tops 23,700; Oil holds $100-mark; Fed outcome eyed
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 3:42 PM IST

Waaree, Premier Energies soar up to 12%, trade at 3-mth high on huge volume

In the past seven trading days, the stock price of Waaree Energies has appreciated by 24 per cent.

Waaree, Premier Energies soar up to 12%, trade at 3-mth high on huge volume
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 2:50 PM IST

Nifty Capital Market index jumps 2%; Angel One, MOFSL, KFin zoom up to 9%

However, at current levels, MOFSL, CDSL, KFIN Technologies, Nuvama Wealth Management, CAMS and Angel One quote up to 26 to 36 per cent lower when compared to their respective 52-week highs.

Nifty Capital Market index jumps 2%; Angel One, MOFSL, KFin zoom up to 9%
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 1:17 PM IST

Power Finance Corporation stock soars 4%; Motilal Oswal sees more upside

Analysts at MOFSL believe the merger of PFC and REC should deliver meaningful operating synergies through the rationalization of overlapping functions and stronger bargaining power with lenders.

Power Finance Corporation stock soars 4%; Motilal Oswal sees more upside
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 11:47 AM IST

These 3 stocks delivered 100x returns in 6 years; what tech charts say?

CG Power trades up 156-fold from March 2020 low; Whereas, PG Electroplast and Transformers & Rectifiers despite 50% fall from Jan 2025 high, quote 100-times higher on a six-year period, show charts.

These 3 stocks delivered 100x returns in 6 years; what tech charts say?
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 10:51 AM IST

Ather Energy rallies 6%, nears record high; what's driving EV-2W stock?

Analysts believe Ather has strong credentials to get included under the PLI scheme as it is the leading EV-2W startup in India with a strong focus on engineering and R&D.

Ather Energy rallies 6%, nears record high; what's driving EV-2W stock?
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 10:38 AM IST

Nifty, Sensex advance for a second day; gains capped by high crude prices

The Sensex rose 568 points, or 0.75 per cent, to close at 76,071, while the Nifty 50 gained 172 points, or 0.74 per cent, to settle at 23,581

Nifty, Sensex advance for a second day; gains capped by high crude prices
Updated On : 17 Mar 2026 | 10:35 PM IST

Volatile market ahead amid Iran crisis: Where you should put your money now

Volatile markets: Accumulate quality stocks, diversify portfolios, say experts at PL Wealth

Volatile market ahead amid Iran crisis: Where you should put your money now
Updated On : 17 Mar 2026 | 4:35 PM IST

Stock market close: Sensex gains for 2nd day, ends 568 pts up; Nifty near 23,600; metal, auto rise

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

Stock market close: Sensex gains for 2nd day, ends 568 pts up; Nifty near 23,600; metal, auto rise
Updated On : 17 Mar 2026 | 3:55 PM IST

IDBI Bank tanks 29% in 1 wk, nears 52-wk low amid disinvestment uncertainty

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.

IDBI Bank tanks 29% in 1 wk, nears 52-wk low amid disinvestment uncertainty
Updated On : 17 Mar 2026 | 3:25 PM IST

MCX outperforms market; stock rallies 17% in 1 month, nears record high

Share price of MCX rallied 5% to ₹2,675 on the BSE in Tuesday's intra-day trade, and was quoting close to its all-time high of ₹2,706 touched on January 29, 2026.

MCX outperforms market; stock rallies 17% in 1 month, nears record high
Updated On : 17 Mar 2026 | 2:04 PM IST

Infosys stock hits lowest level since Dec 2020; market cap dips below ₹5 tn

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.

Infosys stock hits lowest level since Dec 2020; market cap dips below ₹5 tn
Updated On : 17 Mar 2026 | 12:47 PM IST

Ipca Labs rallies 4%, stock hits 52-week high; analysts see more upside

Ipca Labs hit a 52-week high of ₹1,624 on the BSE in Tuesday's intra-day trade amid heavy volumes and was seen inching towards its record high of ₹1,757.55 touched on January 3, 2025.

Ipca Labs rallies 4%, stock hits 52-week high; analysts see more upside
Updated On : 17 Mar 2026 | 10:47 AM IST

Tata Motors gains 2% on price hike; stock outperforms market in 2026

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.

Tata Motors gains 2% on price hike; stock outperforms market in 2026
Updated On : 17 Mar 2026 | 10:33 AM IST