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BPCL share price rises 2% after inking multiple MoUs with various entities

The company has inked an MoU with KPIT Technologies to promote hydrogen-based mobility initiatives in Kerala

FIIs cut short bets in Nifty futures; analysts see further upside

As per the data from the NSE F&O segment, foreign institutional investors now hold 3 short positions in index futures for every long trade as against 5 bearish bets held earlier.

Market Today, March 19: BoJ, Fed decision; Nifty breakout; FII buying, IPOs

Stock Market Today, Wednesday, March 19: The US Fed will announce its policy decision tonight amid concerns of inflation ticking higher due to US President Donald Trump's tariffs, if imposed.

Bargain hunters power bull charge on D Street: Sensex, Nifty rise 1.5%

A weakening greenback against most global currencies further bolstered risk appetite

Sugar stocks surge up to 20% on drop in production, muted recovery

In Q4FY25TD, sugar prices in key states are up ~7-9 per cent QoQ; as a result, sugar division profitability is likely to remain robust in Q4FY25, according to JM Financial Institutional Equities.

Star Cement up 4% as arm bags license for limestone block in Assam

The aforesaid block is situated in district of Dima Hasao (formerly North Cachar Hills), Assam over an area of 400 hectares with estimated limestone resource of 146.75 million tonnes

Stock Market Highlights: Sensex up for 2nd day, adds 1,131pts, Nifty at 22,834; all sectors gain

Share Market Highlights: Broader indices mirrored the benchmarks, with smallcap shares leading the charge as the Nifty Smallcap100 index ended higher by 2.71 per cent

Smallcap index soars 2%; Gabriel, Avanti, Sarda Energy hit multi-year highs

However, thus far in the calendar year 2025, the BSE Smallcap index has underperformed the market by falling 20%, as against 14% decline in BSE Midcap index and 4% drop in BSE Sensex.

PB Fintech shares rise 5%; Kotak Institutional Equities upgrades to 'Add'

Kotak Institutional Equities upgraded PB Fintech to 'Add' from 'Reduce' as it remains assertive on the company's ability to deliver 1.8-2.0X industry-level growth

Kirloskar Oil zooms 11% in trade; Motilal sees favourable valuations

The brokerage reckons that the current stock price is factoring in extreme pessimism related to growth and margins, which is unwarranted

Hyundai Motor hits new low in firm market; down 21% from issue price

The stock's underperformance versus peers has been stark in recent months due to disappointing Q3 results and the decline in domestic market share in 9MFY25.

Breakout Alert: Nifty breaks above 20-DMA; can rally towards 23,000-mark

Technical charts suggest that the Nifty, Nifty MidCap and the SmallCap indices can potentially rally up to 6 per cent if they manage to sustain above the short-term moving averages.

Baazar Style Retail up 5% in trade; JM Financial initiates 'Buy'; check TP

Domestic brokerage JM Financial has initiated coverage on Baazar Style Retail with a 'Buy' call. The brokerage has kept the target price at Rs 400 per share

Why Bajaj Finserv shares slipped 2% in trade on March 18? Details

The deal strengthens Bajaj Finserv's control, enhances strategic flexibility, and positions it for long-term growth in expanding insurance market, ICICI Securities said in a note.

SpiceJet shares extend rally, up 10% in 2 days; here's what's driving stock

The buying interest in the stock sparked after promoter Ajay Singh through a bulk deal on BSE, sold 20 million shares for Rs 45 per share

ICICI Bank up 3%; hits highest level in CY 2025, stock nears record high

Since January 21, 2025, post Q3FY25 results, ICICI Bank has outperformed the market by gaining 9%, against 1.2% rise on the BSE Sensex, after it reported a strong quarterly performance

Market Today, March 18: Nifty levels; Asia, Wall St up; Bajaj Fin in focus

Stock Market Today, March 18, 2025: In Asia, Japan's Nikkei rose 1.4 per cent, Australia's ASX200 0.44 per cent, and South Korea's Kospi 0.51 per cent

Global F&O players push back against Sebi's proposed rule revamp

Association raises concerns with Sebi over liquidity, trading costs, and market stability in a 13-page response to Sebi

New listings under pressure as three-month anchor lock-in period ends

According to market experts, the decline in newly listed stocks is a concern, as anchor investors may look to liquidate their holdings given the changing market dynamics

NACL stock soars 60% in 4 days on Coromandel's plan to buy majority stake

The stock price of NACL has surged 16% to Rs 107.40 in intra-day trade on Monday and zoomed 99% thus far in the month of March.