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Selloff in leading shares of drugmakers after Trump hints at tariffs on pharma imports

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Selloff in leading shares of drugmakers after Trump hints at tariffs on pharma imports

Currently, US charges nearly zero duties on pharmaceutical imports. India on the other hand imposes around 10 percent tax on pharma imports from US.

Poonawalla Fincorp shares rise 4% on launching AI-powered underwriting, up 24% in six sessions

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Poonawalla Fincorp shares rise 4% on launching AI-powered underwriting, up 24% in six sessions

Poonawalla Fincorp's stock is currently one of the top gainers on the Nifty Midcap index, having recovered over 30 percent after hitting a 52-week low on March 4, 2025.

Small, midcap indices extend gains for a sixth session on continued buying

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Small, midcap indices extend gains for a sixth session on continued buying

The Nifty Midcap 100 index rose over 1.4 percent, crossing the 52,000-mark for the first time in over one month.

Bank Nifty rises for 8th day: Index surges 2%; Kotak Mahindra Bank shares hit three-year high

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Bank Nifty rises for 8th day: Index surges 2%; Kotak Mahindra Bank shares hit three-year high

This is the highest level seen by the Nifty Bank index since early January; ICICI Bank, Axis Bank also contribute to the rally on Monday.

Nifty Midcap extends rally for a fifth session to gain 8% this week, strength likely to continue

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Nifty Midcap extends rally for a fifth session to gain 8% this week, strength likely to continue

Strong investor interest has meant the midcap index has outperformed the benchmark Nifty 50 index, which is up nearly 4 percent for the week at above 23,300.

BHEL shares jump 3% after firm wins Rs 7,500-crore order from Gujarat State Electricity Corporation

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BHEL shares jump 3% after firm wins Rs 7,500-crore order from Gujarat State Electricity Corporation

BHEL shares have now extended gains for the fifth consecutive session. The stock has now strongly recovered after hitting a 52-week low of Rs 176 per share on March 3.

RVNL shares jump 3% after bagging Rs 554 crore NHAI order in Andhra Pradesh

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RVNL shares jump 3% after bagging Rs 554 crore NHAI order in Andhra Pradesh

RVNL shares have extended gains for a fourth consecutive session, jumping nearly 13 percent since March 17.

BDL, HAL, other defence stocks surge up to 6% on DAC's nod for Rs 54,000 crore acquisition plans

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BDL, HAL, other defence stocks surge up to 6% on DAC's nod for Rs 54,000 crore acquisition plans

The rally in the share prices pushed the Nifty India Defence index up over a percent, extending gains for a seventh consecutive session.

Senco Gold shares hit 5% upper circuit for third consecutive day as promoter raises stake

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Senco Gold shares hit 5% upper circuit for third consecutive day as promoter raises stake

In an exchange filing released on March 19, Senco Gold announced that its promoter Jai Hanuman Shri Siddhivinayak Trust has acquired 0.05 percent stake through the open market on March 18.

IREDA launches first-ever perpetual bonds to raise Rs 1,247 crore

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IREDA launches first-ever perpetual bonds to raise Rs 1,247 crore

The PSU called perpetual bond issue a 'strategic move' to enhance Tier-I capital to back the expansion of green energy infrastructure, and comes days after the board hiked the borrowing limit for FY25 to Rs 29,200 crore.

Polycab, Havells, KEI shares plunge up to 13% on Adani's foray into cables and wires

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Polycab, Havells, KEI shares plunge up to 13% on Adani's foray into cables and wires

Adani Enterprises said its wholly-owned subsidiary Kutch Copper has completed the incorporation of the joint venture company named ‘Praneetha Ecocables’.

IndusInd, SBI, others rise up to 4% as momentum takes Bank Nifty higher for a fifth session

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IndusInd, SBI, others rise up to 4% as momentum takes Bank Nifty higher for a fifth session

Axis Securities predicted a bullish outlook for Nifty Bank, as well as the benchmark Nifty 50 index.

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.

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