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Nifty India Defence index slips 5%; GRSE, BDL tank 8%, HAL hits 52-week low

Cochin Shipyard, GRSE, BDL, BEML, Paras Defence, Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders and Unimech Aerospace have plunged between 40% and 51% from their respective 52-week highs.

Nifty India Defence index slips 5%; GRSE, BDL tank 8%, HAL hits 52-week low
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 3:36 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

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

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

HDFC Bank mcap falls below ₹12 trn; down 10% in 3 days post Atanu's exit

HDFC Bank market cap falls below ₹12 trn; stock down 10% in 3 days post Atanu's exit

HDFC Bank mcap falls below ₹12 trn; down 10% in 3 days post Atanu's exit
Updated On : 23 Mar 2026 | 10:19 AM 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

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

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