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The Business Standard's Smart Investor (SI) reports focus on in-depth analysis and timely news concerning strategic investment trends, business deals, and financial manoeuvres within the corporate world.

The Business Standard's Smart Investor (SI) reports focus on in-depth analysis and timely news concerning strategic investment trends, business deals, and financial manoeuvres within the corporate world.

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Powerica IPO: Brokerages bet on long term prospects; should you apply?

SBI Securities recommends investors to 'Subscribe' to the issue for the long term, while Swastika advised investors to apply with caution, recommending the issue only for risk-tolerant

Powerica IPO: Brokerages bet on long term prospects; should you apply?
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 2:40 PM IST

Stock Market LIVE: Sensex falls 1,580 points; Nifty below 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 falls 1,580 points; Nifty below 22600; PM Modi speaks on West Asia
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 2:39 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

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

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

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

Gold, silver ETFs decline up to 8% as West Asia crisis spooks investors

Broader market sentiment was also fragile on Monday as the war in West Asia entered its fourth week with no clear resolution in sight

Gold, silver ETFs decline up to 8% as West Asia crisis spooks investors
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 10:28 AM IST

Antique reaffirms 'Buy' on Kirloskar Pneumatic, sees 25% upside; here's why

Amit Shah, Dhirendra Tiwari, and Rahulkumar Mishra of Antique estimate that KKPC can deliver a 16 per cent earnings CAGR over FY25-28E

Antique reaffirms 'Buy' on Kirloskar Pneumatic, sees 25% upside; here's why
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 10:28 AM IST

Innovision lists 10% discount on BSE, NSE; hits lower circuit post-debut

Shares of Innovision started trading on the NSE at ₹467.7 per share, down 9.9 per cent from the IPO issue price

Innovision lists 10% discount on BSE, NSE; hits lower circuit post-debut
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 10:25 AM IST

Dividend, bonus issue: PFC, 4 others to remain in focus; do you own any?

Power Finance Corporation will pay an interim dividend of ₹3.25 per share to its shareholders, with the record date also falling on March 23

Dividend, bonus issue: PFC, 4 others to remain in focus; do you own any?
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 7:59 AM IST

Demerger buzz, semaglutide injection plans sees Natco Pharma shares jump 4%

Natco Pharma is a constituent of the Nifty Smallcap 100 index and has a market capitalisation exceeding ₹17,000 crore, according to exchange data.

Demerger buzz, semaglutide injection plans sees Natco Pharma shares jump 4%
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 3:23 PM IST

MCX shares fall 5%, down 11% from 52-week high; here's what is dragging

MCX shares have been under sustained pressure after the National Stock Exchange (NSE) announced the launch of Gold 10 gram futures contracts

MCX shares fall 5%, down 11% from 52-week high; here's what is dragging
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 2:35 PM IST

Firstcry parent Brainbees Solutions hits 20% upper circuit on heavy volumes

Brainbees Solutions shares have surged nearly 22 per cent from the 52-week low of ₹207.05 touched on February 19, 2026.

Firstcry parent Brainbees Solutions hits 20% upper circuit on heavy volumes
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 1:58 PM IST

Power Grid Corp rises 3% after board clears merger of 28 subsidiaries

The buying on the counter came after the board approved the merger of 28 subsidiaries into two other subsidiaries

Power Grid Corp rises 3% after board clears merger of 28 subsidiaries
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 1:13 PM IST

Vodafone Idea shares gain 5% after subscriber attrition slows in Jan 2026

Vodafone Idea, meanwhile, stood third among the top five broadband (wired & wireless) service providers as on January 31, 2026, with a total subscriber base of 128.97 million

Vodafone Idea shares gain 5% after subscriber attrition slows in Jan 2026
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 12:47 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

Tata Elxsi shares up 5% in trade; check what's aiding this Tata Group stock

Tata Elxsi shares were trading higher on the back of the news that the company has launched a Global Offshore Development Center for Terumo Corporation, boosting investor sentiment

Tata Elxsi shares up 5% in trade; check what's aiding this Tata Group stock
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 11:30 AM IST

Shree Ram Twistex jumps 6% on posting healthy Q3 results; PAT up 70% YoY

In the December quarter, Shree Ram Twistex posted a net profit of ₹3.7 crore, as compared to ₹2.2 crore year-on-year (Y-o-Y), up 70 per cent.

Shree Ram Twistex jumps 6% on posting healthy Q3 results; PAT up 70% YoY
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 11:04 AM IST