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Sensex sees worst week since May 2020 due to Middle East conflict: Check the worst performing sectors, stocks

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Sensex sees worst week since May 2020 due to Middle East conflict: Check the worst performing sectors, stocks

Auto stocks plunged 10.6%, the biggest laggards, as fears the Middle East war could hit production and exports rattled investors

L&T shares fall 7.5% amid Middle East war, m-cap declines below Rs 5 lakh crore: What lies ahead?

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L&T shares fall 7.5% amid Middle East war, m-cap declines below Rs 5 lakh crore: What lies ahead?

'While we are positive about the company's growth outlook based on its strong order book and prospects of healthy core PAT earnings over FY25-28E, we do believe that near-term headwinds persist,' says Motilal Oswal

Markets fall 10% in March so far amid US-Iran war: Wait for Nifty to cross 24,000 before going long, analysts advise investors

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Markets fall 10% in March so far amid US-Iran war: Wait for Nifty to cross 24,000 before going long, analysts advise investors

The premium valuation of India has narrowed during the year, making it highly investable for a long-term investor, thus reducing the downside risk, says an analyst

Metal shares fall nearly 5% as dollar hits three-month high amid US-Iran war; NALCO, SAIL among top losers

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Metal shares fall nearly 5% as dollar hits three-month high amid US-Iran war; NALCO, SAIL among top losers

Aluminium makers Hindalco and Nalco dropped 4.5% and 5.5%, respectively, tracking a drop in global aluminium prices

Bank Nifty crashes 2.5% to trade below 54,000-mark, PSU banks lead the losses; is the sectoral index oversold?

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Bank Nifty crashes 2.5% to trade below 54,000-mark, PSU banks lead the losses; is the sectoral index oversold?

With Brent crude around $100, banking stocks are facing the heat on fears that higher crude prices could lift borrowing costs, push bond yields up and compress treasury gains

Crude sails past $100: Eternal, Jubilant Foodworks, other restaurant-related stocks fall up to 7% on gas shortage fears

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Crude sails past $100: Eternal, Jubilant Foodworks, other restaurant-related stocks fall up to 7% on gas shortage fears

With the govt prioritising domestic cooking gas supply to households as the war disrupts global fuel lifelines, businesses dependent on commercial LPG are watching the situation anxiously, with some even staring at possible closure in the days to come

LPG crisis: TTK Prestige, other appliance firms' shares rise up to 8% amid IRCTC's induction cooker directive

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LPG crisis: TTK Prestige, other appliance firms' shares rise up to 8% amid IRCTC's induction cooker directive

Amid the ongoing LPG supply concerns, IRCTC has directed static catering units at railway stations (not on trains) to shift to alternative cooking methods such as microwaves and induction stoves

Bloodbath on D-Street: Sensex settles over 1,300 pts lower, Nifty ends near 23,850; four key factors behind market crash

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Bloodbath on D-Street: Sensex settles over 1,300 pts lower, Nifty ends near 23,850; four key factors behind market crash

Persistent FII selling, weak global cues kept investor sentiment bearish on March 11

FACT, RCF, other fertiliser stocks rise up to 17% after govt issues Natural Gas Supply Regulation Order 2026: Here's why

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FACT, RCF, other fertiliser stocks rise up to 17% after govt issues Natural Gas Supply Regulation Order 2026: Here's why

As per the order, the natural gas supply to fertiliser plants, will be capped at 70% of the last six-month average

Does today's partial recovery suggest market made a short-term bottom? Check what analysts say

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Does today's partial recovery suggest market made a short-term bottom? Check what analysts say

The partial market rebound was triggered by the swift recovery in crude oil prices

Sensex rises 1,200 pts from day's low, Nifty reclaims 24k, but still down 1.6%: Key reasons behind market rebound

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Sensex rises 1,200 pts from day's low, Nifty reclaims 24k, but still down 1.6%: Key reasons behind market rebound

US oil prices fell $15 per barrel in under two hours on March 9 and were trading below $104 per barrel on reports that G7 countries are considering releasing 400 million barrels of crude oil reserves

Markets in technical correction zone: Are Sensex, Nifty oversold or should you pause SIP? Here's what analysts say

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Markets in technical correction zone: Are Sensex, Nifty oversold or should you pause SIP? Here's what analysts say

One analyst said if Nifty goes below 23,535, a fall till 22,000 can't be ruled out

Bears wrest control in last hour: What triggered downside of over 600 points within 45 minutes on Sensex today

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Bears wrest control in last hour: What triggered downside of over 600 points within 45 minutes on Sensex today

Global oil prices could surge to as high as $150 a barrel if the conflict in the Middle East intensifies and disrupts energy supplies from the Gulf, Qatar's energy minister Saad al-Kaabi told the Financial Times

United Spirits, United Breweries shares rise up to 6.5% as Karnataka govt revamps liquor policy

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United Spirits, United Breweries shares rise up to 6.5% as Karnataka govt revamps liquor policy

Brokerage Nuvama said the announcement is positive since slab-based pricing controls have been removed

Reliance shares rise up to 2.5% as India gets 30-day waiver from US to purchase Russian oil

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Reliance shares rise up to 2.5% as India gets 30-day waiver from US to purchase Russian oil

Reliance was touted as the world's biggest buyer of seaborne Russian oil at around 600,000 barrels per day in 2025

Last-hour bull attack: Here's why Sensex soared a massive 900 points in 20 minutes today

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Last-hour bull attack: Here's why Sensex soared a massive 900 points in 20 minutes today

Sky News Arabia reported Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister as saying that Iran is ready to abandon its nuclear programme if US presents a satisfactory alternative offer

IT index falls 1.1%, HCLTech, Coforge lead the losses; Kotak slashes target prices of these seven IT stocks

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IT index falls 1.1%, HCLTech, Coforge lead the losses; Kotak slashes target prices of these seven IT stocks

Also, stronger rupee is seen as a headwind for export-focused IT services firms

Balrampur Chini, Shree Renuka, other sugar stocks rise up to 9% despite market sell-off: Here's why

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Balrampur Chini, Shree Renuka, other sugar stocks rise up to 9% despite market sell-off: Here's why

US sugar is at its highest level in almost a week due to geopolitical tensions

IndiGo says over 500 overseas flights cancelled in last four days due to Middle East tensions, stock falls 4.5%: What lies ahead?

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IndiGo says over 500 overseas flights cancelled in last four days due to Middle East tensions, stock falls 4.5%: What lies ahead?

If these cancellations persist for seven days, we estimate they will erase about Rs 32 crore of IndiGo's profit before tax, says HSBC analysts

Zerodha says 'market orders in index options are blocked until 9:16 am': Here's why

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Zerodha says 'market orders in index options are blocked until 9:16 am': Here's why

In a notification to its users, the Kite app said "use market protection order instead".

Sensex rises 900 pts from early afternoon low, Nifty above 24,900: Key reasons behind market rebound

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Sensex rises 900 pts from early afternoon low, Nifty above 24,900: Key reasons behind market rebound

Value buying was seen from lower levels as Middle East tensions roiled Indian equity markets on March 2

L&T shares fall over 5% amid US-Iran tensions, emerge as top Nifty loser: Here's why

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L&T shares fall over 5% amid US-Iran tensions, emerge as top Nifty loser: Here's why

The company had said in the past that the Middle East is a strategically significant market, citing its long-standing presence across energy, infrastructure, renewables and technology sectors

Sensex settles nearly 1,050 pts lower, Nifty ends below 24,900: West Asia war among key factors behind market crash

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Sensex settles nearly 1,050 pts lower, Nifty ends below 24,900: West Asia war among key factors behind market crash

Stocks of oil marketing companies, paint and tyre makers, aviation companies and chemical manufacturers all fell on rising crude oil prices; Rs 8 lakh crore m-cap wiped out

Promoter stake sale impact: CP Plus shares rise 11% in two days; Home First Finance falls over 5%

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Promoter stake sale impact: CP Plus shares rise 11% in two days; Home First Finance falls over 5%

Promoter Hari Khemka Business Family Trust sold 17.66 lakh shares (equivalent to 1.5% of paid-up equity) in CP Plus to meet the minimum public shareholding norms for Rs 260 crore.

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