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Gold falls 2.7% to over 1-month low on strong dollar, hawkish Fed tone

Central banks in the US, Canada and Japan struck hawkish tones this week, wary that rising energy prices could spark a fresh wave of inflation

Updated On: 19 Mar 2026 | 5:47 PM IST

Sebi may allow netting of funds for FPIs in March 23 board meeting

Relaxations for REITs and InvITs, and intermediaries on 'fit and proper' criteria also on the agenda

Updated On: 19 Mar 2026 | 5:38 PM IST

Market correction offers tremendous opportunity for FPIs, says Sebi

FPIs continue to be net sellers in the Indian markets in FY26, and in the first 12 days of March alone, there has been a sell-off of over Rs 77,000 crore by them, as per reports

Updated On: 19 Mar 2026 | 5:35 PM IST

Accuracap Prime Fund, others pay ₹21.75 lakh to settle AIF case with Sebi

The case stems from Sebi's examination of quarterly filings of Accuracap Vectra Fund, a scheme under Accuracap Prime Opportunities Fund, for FY24

Updated On: 19 Mar 2026 | 5:05 PM IST

Stock Market Crash Highlights: Sensex tanks 2497 pts, Nifty ends at 23002 as Brent rises near $120

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Thursday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap indices ended 3.19 per cent and 2.94 per cent down, respectively

Updated On: 19 Mar 2026 | 3:52 PM IST

₹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

Updated On: 19 Mar 2026 | 3:25 PM IST

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

Updated On: 19 Mar 2026 | 3:19 PM IST

Tremendous opportunity for FPIs to invest in India: Sebi's Varshney

Sebi WTM Kamlesh Chandra Varshney says recent market correction has made Indian equities attractive for FPIs, while highlighting opportunities for Russian firms to raise capital and list locally

Updated On: 19 Mar 2026 | 2:44 PM IST

HDFC Bank share price crash: These mutual funds may see the biggest hit

HDFC Bank share price plunged 8.6 per cent intraday, hitting a 52-week low. Here's how the fall impacts mutual funds, top MFs with highest exposure, and which funds increased or cut exposure in Q3FY26

Updated On: 19 Mar 2026 | 2:29 PM IST

ICICI Bank, ICICI Pru Life slip up to 4% as Prudential explores JV exit

UK-based Prudential Plc is considering a divestment of its stake in ICICI Prudential Life Insurance, its long-standing joint venture with ICICI Bank, according to a Business Standard report

Updated On: 19 Mar 2026 | 2:14 PM IST

ACME Solar Holdings, NTPC Green Energy jump up to 9% in weak market

At 12:22 PM, ACME Solar shares were trading 4.67 per cent higher at ₹260.1 per share, and NTPC Green Energy's share price was up 2.27 per cent at ₹100.09 per share

Updated On: 19 Mar 2026 | 2:04 PM IST

Auto stocks fall up to 5% on oil price rise, Fed pause; brokerages cautious

Among Nifty Auto constituents, Samvardhana Motherson International, Bharat Forge, and Ashok Leyland slipped over 4 per cent each

Updated On: 19 Mar 2026 | 1:36 PM IST

Gold prices crack below $5,000; can slide another 9%: YES Securities

The West Asia conflict has changed the bullish narrative around Gold. High oil prices, US recession-cum-inflationary fears, and fading Fed rate cut bets weigh on the sentiment, says YES Securities.

Updated On: 19 Mar 2026 | 1:29 PM IST

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

Updated On: 19 Mar 2026 | 1:04 PM IST

TTK Prestige, Stove Kraft gain up to 6% as gas supply worries resurface

The rally in TTK Prestige and Stove Kraft shares came after renewed concerns of gas shortage after Israel's strike on Iran's South Pars gas field

Updated On: 19 Mar 2026 | 12:39 PM IST

Mid, smallcap indices bleed; HPCL, Voltas, Swiggy, Dixon fall up to 5%

On the Nifty Midcap 100, Hindustan Petroleum stock was the top loser, down 4.35 per cent at ₹334.35 per cent

Updated On: 19 Mar 2026 | 11:52 AM IST

Iran war, oil shock: What US Fed's move means for equities, bonds, gold?

Fed signals 'higher for longer' rates. Analysts decode how investors can navigate equities, bonds, and gold amid inflation risks and market volatility due to Iran war

Updated On: 19 Mar 2026 | 11:38 AM IST

Adani Total Gas shares rebound 12% after 4-day rout; outperforms market

Other gas stocks traded mixed on Thursday. Indraprastha Gas Ltd. slipped nearly 1 per cent, while Mahanagar Gas Ltd. rose 1.5 per cent.

Updated On: 19 Mar 2026 | 11:35 AM IST

RIL, ONGC, Oil India shares rise up to 3% after crude spikes to $112/bbl

Oil prices rose after Iran attacked several energy facilities across West Asia following a strike on ​its South Pars gas field, a major escalation in Tehran's war with the US and Israel

Updated On: 19 Mar 2026 | 11:24 AM IST

Gujarat Alkalies shares defy weak market to rally 13%; here's why

Gujarat Alkalies share price today: Toady's rally marked the second consecutive session of gains for Gujarat Alkalies, with the stock rising more than 15 per cent in the period

Updated On: 19 Mar 2026 | 11:23 AM IST