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Bajaj Healthcare shares rally nearly 10% as firm gets SEC-CDSCO nod for clinical trials of anti-seizure drug

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Bajaj Healthcare shares rally nearly 10% as firm gets SEC-CDSCO nod for clinical trials of anti-seizure drug

Bajaj Healthcare said that it aims to provide a safe and effective treatment option for epilepsy patients in India through the 'Cenobamate' tablets.

Metals add shine to Nifty's rise to month high as Hindalco, steel stocks surge

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Metals add shine to Nifty's rise to month high as Hindalco, steel stocks surge

China has unveiled a special action plan to boost domestic spending by increasing residents' income. Additionally, uncertainties around Trump tariffs continue to persist.

ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank help Nifty Bank surge past 49,000 on a day of broad-based rally

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ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank help Nifty Bank surge past 49,000 on a day of broad-based rally

The rally in the bank stocks pushed the Nifty Bank index up by over a percent to cross 49,000 mark for the first time after two weeks.

Metals surge up to 3% to snap two-day fall: What's behind the shine amid looming Trump tariffs?

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Metals surge up to 3% to snap two-day fall: What's behind the shine amid looming Trump tariffs?

APL Apollo Tubes was the top gainer on the index, rising nearly 3 percent to trade at Rs 1,414 per share. The stock has now strongly recovered after hitting a 52-week low of Rs 1,273 per share on February 17.

Swiggy Instamart says demand in Tier II, III markets growing as it expands quick commerce to 100 cities

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Swiggy Instamart says demand in Tier II, III markets growing as it expands quick commerce to 100 cities

The company said the expansion comes on the back of growing demand for 10-minute deliveries, especially in tier 2 and tier 3 cities.

LTI Mindtree shares fall 5% as Citigroup plans to slash external IT contractors to 20% from 50%

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LTI Mindtree shares fall 5% as Citigroup plans to slash external IT contractors to 20% from 50%

The New York-headquartered Citi Group planning to reduce external dependence and increase its internal resources comes as US President Donald Trump continues to promote the 'America First' policy and impose harsh tariffs on imports.

Bitcoin, other cryptos rise after softer-than-expected US CPI data

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Bitcoin, other cryptos rise after softer-than-expected US CPI data

The CPI rose 0.2% in February after surging 0.5% in the previous month. For the 12 months through February, consumer prices in the US were up 2.8%, lower than January's 3%

IndusInd Bank, HDFC Bank shares gain up to 5%, Bank Nifty trades in green after 2 days

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IndusInd Bank, HDFC Bank shares gain up to 5%, Bank Nifty trades in green after 2 days

IndusInd Bank shares were the top gainers on the index, snapping their 5-day losing streak. This comes a day after the stock crashed 27% after the bank reported discrepancies in its derivatives portfolio.

Infosys shares down 5% to eight-month low on downgrades over tariff uncertainty

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Infosys shares down 5% to eight-month low on downgrades over tariff uncertainty

Motilal Oswal downgraded Infosys to 'Neutral', while Morgan Stanley has rated it as Equal weight, adding that it prefers TCS over the IT major.

Tech shares at eight-month low as Morgan Stanley cites risk to growth

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Tech shares at eight-month low as Morgan Stanley cites risk to growth

The fall in the shares of IT companies has pushed Nifty IT sharply lower, after Morgan Stanley's latest note cited shifting global macro environment and technological changes as risks to valuations and revenue growth.

Amid IndusInd Bank stock crash, Devina Mehra explains why she is a 'nervous investor in banks'

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Amid IndusInd Bank stock crash, Devina Mehra explains why she is a 'nervous investor in banks'

'It is in the structure of the business where negative surprises will ALWAYS outweigh positive surprises,' the founder & CMD of First Global said in a post on X platform

Macrotech, Godrej Properties, DLF, other real estate stocks jump up to 5% to lead market recovery

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Macrotech, Godrej Properties, DLF, other real estate stocks jump up to 5% to lead market recovery

Nifty Realty index rose nearly 3 percent, snapping its 3-day losing streak. The sectoral index is currently the top gainer among its peers on NSE.

$125 billion m-cap gone in a day! Why Elon Musk-led Tesla shares crashed 15%

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$125 billion m-cap gone in a day! Why Elon Musk-led Tesla shares crashed 15%

Notably, this one-day loss in Tesla stocks is higher than the combined valuation of Indian automakers Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra

M&M, Ashok Leyland, MGL shares tumble up to 3% on Maharashtra's motor tax hike

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M&M, Ashok Leyland, MGL shares tumble up to 3% on Maharashtra's motor tax hike

Maharashtra's decision to increase motor tax levied on compressed natural gas (CNG) four wheelers by a percent has weighed on shares of car companies and Mahanagar Gas.

Maharashtra hikes tax on CNG vehicles by 1%, additional 6% tax on select EVs; shares of car makers, MGL fall

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Maharashtra hikes tax on CNG vehicles by 1%, additional 6% tax on select EVs; shares of car makers, MGL fall

During his Budget speech, Deputy CM and Finance Minister Ajit Pawar said the tax hike on CNG vehicles is estimated to generate an additional Rs 150 crore in revenue for the state.

Bitcoin crashes 5% as Trump's crypto reserve order disappoints investors

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Bitcoin crashes 5% as Trump's crypto reserve order disappoints investors

White House crypto czar David Sacks has said no taxpayer money will be spent on acquiring cryptocurrencies for the reserve, which will be funded by bitcoin already owned by the US government

Smallcap index falls nearly 2%, snaps 4-day gaining streak; midcap index declines 2% from day's high

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Smallcap index falls nearly 2%, snaps 4-day gaining streak; midcap index declines 2% from day's high

360 One WAM was the top loser on the smallcap index, falling nearly 7 percent to trade at Rs 906. This came as capital market-focused stocks extended their decline.

Metal shares surge to extend gains for a fifth session on Jefferies' bullish call

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Metal shares surge to extend gains for a fifth session on Jefferies' bullish call

Steel stocks have been on the rise since past week after China announced it would restructure its steel industry to cut the total output. The latest move by China is expected to reduce the dumping of cheap steel into the Indian market, seen as a major positive for the domestic steel manufacturers.

IndusInd Bank slips to lowest since July 2022 as investors weigh extension for CEO, target price cuts

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IndusInd Bank slips to lowest since July 2022 as investors weigh extension for CEO, target price cuts

The Reserve Bank of India has approved the reappointment of Sumant Kathpalia as the managing director and CEO of the bank for another one year, with effect from March 24, 2025. The bank had sought a three-year term for Kathpalia.

Reliance shares up for a third day, rise over 3% after Macquarie rates 'Outperform' with a Rs 1,500 target

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Reliance shares up for a third day, rise over 3% after Macquarie rates 'Outperform' with a Rs 1,500 target

Recently, Jefferies reiterated its 'Buy' call on RIL with a target price of Rs 1,600 per share, citing future growth in the retail business and a potential tariff hike in the telecom unit.

Dollar strength, Nasdaq correction weigh on Indian IT as LTI Mindtree, Infosys, others drag Nifty IT a percent lower

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Dollar strength, Nasdaq correction weigh on Indian IT as LTI Mindtree, Infosys, others drag Nifty IT a percent lower

The concerns over the impact of the tariffs on the American economy pushed Nasdaq down by nearly 3 percent the previous day.

Select small and midcaps jump up to 15% as broader markets extend recovery: Here are the movers

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Select small and midcaps jump up to 15% as broader markets extend recovery: Here are the movers

The broader market indices have now stayed in the green for a third consecutive session.

Coal India, Amber Enterprises, Varun Beverages shares jump up to 9% on higher sales hope after IMD's heatwave warnings

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Coal India, Amber Enterprises, Varun Beverages shares jump up to 9% on higher sales hope after IMD's heatwave warnings

IMD said it is expecting above-normal temperatures and heatwave days across India from March onwards, following an unusually warm February.

Reliance Industries shares rise on Jefferies' bullish call, Kotak Institutional's upgrade

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Reliance Industries shares rise on Jefferies' bullish call, Kotak Institutional's upgrade

Jefferies reiterated its 'Buy' call on RIL with a target price of Rs 1,600 per share, while Kotak Institutional upgraded the stock to 'Buy', stating that the risk-reward appear favourable now.

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