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Stock Market LIVE: Sensex up 540 pts from day's low; Nifty above 22600; PM Modi speaks on West Asia

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates, Monday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap indices were trading 3.69 per cent and 4.16 per cent down, respectively.

Stock Market LIVE: Sensex up 540 pts from day's low; Nifty above 22600; PM Modi speaks on West Asia
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 2:26 PM IST

Hindustan Zinc falls 6% as markets crash, silver prices drag sentiment

The selling pressure was further exacerbated by a decline in silver prices. On the MCX, silver May futures slipped below the psychological mark of ₹200,000 per kg to ₹199,643 on Monday

Hindustan Zinc falls 6% as markets crash, silver prices drag sentiment
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 2:26 PM IST

SBI, BoB, IoB, Canara Bank: Nifty PSU Bank slips 4% amid West Asia jitters

Investor sentiments continued to be in a risk-off mood after Iran widened its warnings to target buyers of US Treasury bonds, as the Trump administration's 48-hour ultimatum neared expiry

SBI, BoB, IoB, Canara Bank: Nifty PSU Bank slips 4% amid West Asia jitters
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 2:00 PM IST

Gujarat Alkalies zooms 41% in 4 days in weak market; here's why

Between March 18 and March 20, 2026, Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals, the promoter, bought 734,369 equity shares or 1 per cent stake of Gujarat Alkalies via open market purchase.

Gujarat Alkalies zooms 41% in 4 days in weak market; here's why
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 1:52 PM IST

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
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 1:40 PM IST

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
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 1:28 PM IST

HDFC Bank, L&T: How to trade these 2 heavyweights at CMP? Analyst says this

Kunal Kamble, technical analyst at Bonanza cautions against venturing into HDFC Bank stock for now due to a weak chart setup; while he sees support for Larsen & Toubro around ₹3,100 levels.

HDFC Bank, L&T: How to trade these 2 heavyweights at CMP? Analyst says this
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 1:21 PM IST

Benchmark bond yield hits 14-month high as oil surge fuels concerns

The 10-year government bond yield was trading at 6.8173 per cent around 11 am on Monday, as compared to Friday's close of 6.737 per cent

Benchmark bond yield hits 14-month high as oil surge fuels concerns
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 1:19 PM IST

Adani Enterprises slips 5%, hits 52-wk low; stock nears rights issue price

Share price of Adani Enterprises hit a 52-week low of ₹1,827.85, down 5% in Monday's intra-day trade, thus quoting close to its rights issue price of ₹1,800 per share.

Adani Enterprises slips 5%, hits 52-wk low; stock nears rights issue price
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 12:47 PM IST

Petronet LNG drops 8%; Nomura flags cash flow risk from LNG disruption

In a month, Petronet LNG shares fell 15 per cent, compared to Sensex's fall of 10.5 per cent

Petronet LNG drops 8%; Nomura flags cash flow risk from LNG disruption
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 12:46 PM IST

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
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 12:26 PM IST

Can Nifty crash below 20,000? Why 2023's unfilled gap is a talking point

Nifty's historical chart shows presence of an unfilled gap around the 20,300 level formed in December 2023; here is what tech analysts have to say.

Can Nifty crash below 20,000? Why 2023's unfilled gap is a talking point
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 12:17 PM IST

Monday mayhem: Sensex, Nifty 50 dive over 2% intraday; ₹12 trn wiped out

India VIX, referred to as the market's fear gauge, surged over 10 per cent to go past 25 mark, signalling increased volatility going forward

Monday mayhem: Sensex, Nifty 50 dive over 2% intraday; ₹12 trn wiped out
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 12:03 PM IST

Larsen & Toubro falls 22% since West Asia war; here's what analyst suggests

L&T stock was trading at ₹3,316.5, down 3.5 per cent against the previous session's close of ₹3,434.80

Larsen & Toubro falls 22% since West Asia war; here's what analyst suggests
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 11:55 AM IST

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
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 11:39 AM IST

HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Bajaj Fin among 13 Nifty 50 stocks hit 52-week lows

A total of 100 stocks from the Nifty 500 index registered new 52-week lows on Monday as selling intensified amid escalating geopolitical tensions.

HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Bajaj Fin among 13 Nifty 50 stocks hit 52-week lows
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 11:18 AM IST

Jaiprakash Power tanks 10% as Vedanta challenges Adani's JAL bid

The selling on the counter came after Vedanta Group has approached the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT), challenging the NCLT's approval to Adani Group's bid for acquiring JAL

Jaiprakash Power tanks 10% as Vedanta challenges Adani's JAL bid
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 11:15 AM IST

Indian Rupee weakens past 94/$ on elevated crude prices, firm US dollar

The decline in the domestic currency, analysts said, reflects a combination of elevated crude prices, persistent foreign outflows, and a structurally strong US dollar

Indian Rupee weakens past 94/$ on elevated crude prices, firm US dollar
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 11:05 AM IST

Buffett Indicator vs Nifty P/E: Analysts warn risk against mid, smallcaps

While the Buffett Indicator signals froth, Nifty P/E shows large caps are stable. The real risk, analysts said, lies in mid & small caps, where valuations remain stretched.

Buffett Indicator vs Nifty P/E: Analysts warn risk against mid, smallcaps
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 11:03 AM IST

Mid, smallcap indices bleed; Firstcry, Voltas, SAIL, Paytm crash up to 8%

Shares of midcap and smallcap companies came under pressure on Monday as Rising tensions between the US-Israel and Iran have raised concerns about potential disruptions to global oil supply

Mid, smallcap indices bleed; Firstcry, Voltas, SAIL, Paytm crash up to 8%
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 11:01 AM IST