Closing Bell: Nifty above 23,100, Sensex up 326 pts; IT, metal, pharma stocks rally

Indian equity indices ended on a positive note with Nifty above 23,100 on March 20. At close, the Sensex was up 325.72 points or 0.44 percent at 74,532.96, and the Nifty was up 112.35 points or 0.49 percent at 23,114.50.

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The index remained volatile during the day as choppiness in crude oil prices rocked Indian equities. On the hourly chart, the rising Nifty faced resistance at the 21EMA and slipped lower. On the daily chart, a Bullish Harami Cross has formed, which is a bullish reversal pattern.

In the short term, the trend may improve with the potential to rise towards 23400–23600. On the lower end, 22950–23000 remains a key support zone, below which bearishness may re-emerge.

Today’s performance of the BSE Sensex indicates a gradual recovery, supported by easing crude prices and stable global cues. The upward movement was driven by selective buying, suggesting improving sentiment but not yet a full-fledged risk-on environment .On the sectoral front, metals and IT led the gains. Metal stocks benefited from softer cost pressures, while IT saw value buying after recent declines. PSU banks also performed well, reflecting optimism around domestic fundamentals and balance sheet strength. Conversely, private financials remained under pressure, weighed down by recent corrections and stock-specific concerns. Auto and FMCG stocks were relatively subdued, as investors stayed cautious amid demand uncertainties and premium valuations.

Overall, while the rebound is encouraging, we believe the market may continue to trade within a range in the near term. Sustained momentum will depend on global stability and commodity price trends, with investors likely to remain selective in their approach.

Today, the Indian equities bounced back, ending with strong gains as easing crude prices, and selective buying in domestic themes outweighed concerns around a record weak rupee and global trade worries. Nifty 50 closed above 112 points while Sensex closed above 0.44%.

This positive close came despite the rupee hovering near record lows around the USD 93 mark, a reminder that macro undercurrents remain fragile amid high oil, a strong dollar and persistent FII outflows. Domestic institutional and retail flows, along with confidence in India’s medium term growth story, again acted as a counterweight to global risk aversion and currency weakness.

TCS stayed in focus after its strategic MoU with ABB to collaborate on IT infrastructure transformation, industrial AI applications, factory modernisation and data-centre development. VA Tech Wabag remained on investors’ radar after winning a “mega” order of over Rs 1,000 crore from Chennai’s water board to refurbish, finance, operate and maintain a 45 MLD tertiary treatment reverse osmosis plant under a long‑tenure RFOMT model.

Natco Pharma is preparing to launch its generic semaglutide injections in India in March 2026 after receiving CDSCO approval to manufacture and market the product.

On the policy front, the UK has announced that from 1 July 2026 overall steel import quotas will be cut by about 60%, with imports above those quotas attracting a steep 50% tariff.

In the very near term, market direction is likely to be shaped by three factors crude prices, rupee trajectory and global risk sentiment. Any further cooling in oil or evidence of stabilisation in the rupee could sustain the current positive bias, while renewed spikes in either could quickly revive risk aversion.

Markets witnessed a volatile session on Friday and ended marginally higher, taking a breather after the previous session’s steep decline. The Nifty opened on a firm note following positive global signals and maintained gains in the early hours. However, selling pressure resumed as the session progressed, leading the index to surrender most of its gains by the close. Despite this, it managed to end with modest gains of nearly half a percent, settling at the 23,114 level.

Sectoral participation remained mixed, reflecting selective buying interest. Pharma, IT and metal stocks were among the key gainers, while realty, financials and banking traded subdued. Broader indices traded mixed, with midcap gaining over half a percent and smallcap ending flat.

Sentiment improved as crude oil prices cooled off from recent highs following statements from the US and Israel indicating that energy infrastructure in Iran would not be targeted for now. The sharp decline in the previous session also triggered some bargain hunting across sectors. However, lingering geopolitical tensions, continued weakness in the rupee and persistent FII outflows remain key overhangs for the market.

We maintain our cautious stance given the prevailing negative sentiment and recommend preferring hedged positions over naked trades until greater stability emerges. On the index front, the 23,400–23,600 zone is likely to act as a resistance area in case of a rebound, while 22,800 remains a critical support level. A break below this level could lead to further downside towards the 22,500 mark, despite the oversold conditions. As most sectors continue to face pressure, participants should maintain a stock-specific approach, focusing on relatively stronger stocks for long opportunities and weaker counters for short positions.

After a massive decline and faster downside retracement on Thursday, Nifty witnessed bounce back amidst volatility on Friday and closed the day higher by 112 points. After opening on a positive note, Nifty moved up further in the early part of the session. It was not able to sustain above the hurdle of 23350 levels and slipped in to weakness from the highs in the mid to later part of the session.

A small thin candle was formed on the daily chart with long upper shadow. Technically, this signals a formation of doji type candle pattern. This market action indicates lack of strength in the upside bounce. Bearish pattern like lower tops and bottoms is intact on the daily chart and the Nifty is on the way down to form a new lower bottom of the pattern.

The near term trend of Nifty remains weak and present bounce back could be a sell on rise opportunity. A weakness below 22900 could open next downside target of 22500 in the near term. However, immediate resistance is placed at 23380.

The Indian rupee resumed its downward spiral to fresh record lows following Thursday’s holiday, battered by a 'double whammy' of persistent foreign fund outflows and surging crude oil prices. With a widening trade deficit and inflationary pressures mounting, the RBI to adopt a status quo in April meeting.

While geopolitical volatility remains a key driver for short-term sentiment, the USDINR technical setup remains bullish; having breached ascending channel resistance, the pair eyes a 93.75 level with support shifting to 92.90.

Nifty opened with a gap-up but largely traded within a narrow range as the session progressed. The 23300–23350 zone acted as a strong intraday resistance, while 23120–23100 provided firm support, keeping price action confined within this band throughout the day. On the daily chart, the index formed a small-bodied candle with a noticeable upper shadow, indicating an inability to sustain higher levels. A similar pattern was observed in the previous session as well, where intraday pullbacks were consistently met with selling pressure at higher levels.

On the sectoral front, Nifty IT ended the day as a top gainer. However, the Index still continues to trade well below key moving averages. Nifty PSU Bank was the second-best sectoral gainer, closing with a gain of 2.07%. On the other hand, Nifty Realty ended the day as top sectoral loser, extending its underperformance, followed by Nifty Financial Services, which recently saw FII outflows to the tune of ₹32,704 crore in the first half of March 2026. With regards to stocks, Tech Mahindra & JSW Steel ended up as top two gainers while Hindalco & HDFC Bank emerged as the top stock losers.

Broader markets also opened on a firm footing but traded sideways for most of the session. The 54905–54765 zone acted as a strong intraday support for the index. Small cap underperformed relative to midcaps, with the index failing to hold on to its early gains. On the daily chart, it formed a small-bodied bearish candle with a slight upper shadow, highlighting the inability to sustain at higher levels.

The market breadth remained firm as the advance-decline ratio was skewed in the favour of bulls at day’s close. A total of 291 stocks out of the Nifty 500 universe ended in the green.

Nifty View

Going ahead, the immediate support for Nifty is placed in the 22850-22800 zone. Any sustainable move below this zone could result in Nifty extending its weakness towards 22600, followed by 22400 in the short term. On the upside, the zone of 23300–23350 zone is likely to act as a strong resistance.

Bank Nifty View

Bank Nifty, too, started the session on a positive note but faced stiff resistance at elevated levels. This resulted in the formation of a thin-bodied candle with a prominent upper shadow, reflecting selling pressure on every rise. The price action closely mirrored the previous session, where intraday recovery attempts were swiftly sold into by the bears.

For Bank Nifty, the immediate support is placed in the 53100–53000 zone. Any sustainable move below this zone could result in Bank Nifty extending its weakness towards 52700, followed by 52400 in the short term. On the upside, the zone of 53900–54000 zone is likely to act as a strong resistance.

Positive comments aimed at de-escalating the conflict and avoiding attacks on oil and gas infrastructure led to a moderate rebound during the day. However, investor sentiment remains fragile, with gains tapering off as participants remain reluctant to hold positions over the weekend amid war-related uncertainties. Defensive buying continued in healthcare, supported by INR depreciation and a stable outlook.

The IT sector also found support from deep long-term value and the absence of any visible negative impact from AI. While the consensus remains cautiously optimistic, expectations are that conflict-related risks may ease over the next couple of weeks, allowing market volatility to subside. Buying opportunities are emerging after the massive sell-off this month, though the loss of Qatar’s gas capacity is expected to have an impact on the Indian LNG sector.

Indian rupee ended at fresh record low at 93.70 per dollar on Friday versus Wednesday's close of 92.63.

Indian equity indices ended on a positive note with Nifty above 23,100 on March 20.

At close, the Sensex was up 325.72 points or 0.44 percent at 74,532.96, and the Nifty was up 112.35 points or 0.49 percent at 23,114.50. About 2330 shares advanced, 1764 shares declined, and 152 shares unchanged.

Except media, private bank, realty, all other sectoral indices ended in the green with telecom, IT, metal, pharma, PSU Bank up 1-2%.

Nifty midcap index rose 0.6%, while smallcap index ended flat.

JSW Steel, Tech Mahindra, Coal India, Tata Steel, Infosys were among the major gainers on the Nifty, while losers included Hindalco Industries, HDFC Bank, HDFC Life, Shriram Finance, ONGC.

Lenskart Solutions was quoting at Rs 539.35, up Rs 37.15, or 7.40 percent.

It has touched a 52-week high of Rs 543.55.

It has touched an intraday high of Rs 543.55 and an intraday low of Rs 496.80.

It was trading with volumes of 694,126 shares, compared to its five day average of 388,801 shares, an increase of 78.53 percent.

Maharashtra Seamless' promoter has bought additional 0.45% stake in the company via open market.

Maharashtra Seamless was quoting at Rs 563.10, up Rs 8.10, or 1.46 percent.

It has touched an intraday high of Rs 568.75 and an intraday low of Rs 551.75.

It was trading with volumes of 6,596 shares, compared to its five day average of 31,188 shares, a decrease of -78.85 percent.

Dorjlung Hydro Power (DHPL) [JV between Druk Green Power Corporation Limited (DGPC), Bhutan & Tata Power Company Limited (TPCL), India] has issued the LOA to Patel Engineering for Rs 230.70 crore (excluding taxes) contract for Package I: PreConstruction Works of the prestigious 1,125 MW Dorjilung Hydroelectric Power Project in Bhutan.

Patel Engineering Company was quoting at Rs 24.76, up Rs 0.08, or 0.32 percent.

Niva Bupa Health Insurance Company was quoting at Rs 70.01, up Rs 0.24, or 0.34 percent. It has touched an intraday high of Rs 71.65 and an intraday low of Rs 69.58.

In the previous trading session, the share closed down 2.04 percent or Rs 1.45 at Rs 69.77. The share touched a 52-week high of Rs 95.00 and a 52-week low of Rs 61.01 on 19 May, 2025 and 07 April, 2025, respectively. Currently, the stock is trading 26.31 percent below its 52-week high and 14.75 percent above its 52-week low. Market capitalisation stands at Rs 12,927.46 crore.

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The Sensex was up 284.51 points or 0.38 percent at 74,491.75, and the Nifty was up 108.10 points or 0.47 percent at 23,110.25. About 2297 shares advanced, 1636 shares declined, and 132 shares unchanged.

Veranda Learning Solutions (VLS) has moved a step closer to its proposed commerce vertical demerger and separately list J.K. Shah Commerce Education Limited (JSCEL), following directions from the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Chennai Bench, under a Composite Scheme of Arrangement involving VLS, Veranda XL Learning Private Limited (VXLS), and JSCEL.

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Chennai Bench, has directed VLS to convene a meeting of its equity shareholders on April 24, 2026, via video conferencing, to consider and approve the proposed Composite Scheme of Arrangement.

Veranda Learning Solutions was quoting at Rs 137.30, up Rs 6.45, or 4.93 percent. It has touched an intraday high of Rs 140.40 and an intraday low of Rs 133. It was trading with volumes of 12,010 shares, compared to its five day average of 24,989 shares, a decrease of -51.94 percent.

Zomato hiked food delivery platform fee by Rs 2.40 to Rs 14.90 from Rs 12.50 per order.

Eternal was quoting at Rs 231.70, up Rs 2.80, or 1.22 percent.

It has touched an intraday high of Rs 236.75 and an intraday low of Rs 230.50.

It was trading with volumes of 1,804,234 shares, compared to its five day average of 2,357,194 shares, a decrease of -23.46 percent.

In the previous trading session, the share closed down 5.65 percent or Rs 13.70 at Rs 228.90.

The share touched a 52-week high of Rs 368.40 and a 52-week low of Rs 189.60 on 16 October, 2025 and 07 April, 2025, respectively.

Currently, the stock is trading 37.11 percent below its 52-week high and 22.2 percent above its 52-week low.

Market capitalisation stands at Rs 223,598.62 crore.

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#2 Follows EU CBAM, India safeguard duty

#3 Key regions get multi-year protection

#4 FY27–28 earnings up 5–14 percent

#5 India demand weak near-term, margin improve ahead

#6 China export/production cuts is the next trigger

Tata Steel was quoting at Rs 196.05, up Rs 5.50, or 2.89 percent.

It has touched an intraday high of Rs 199.40 and an intraday low of Rs 193.20.

It was trading with volumes of 2,088,521 shares, compared to its five day average of 4,045,904 shares, a decrease of -48.38 percent.

Max Estates was quoting at Rs 369.30, down Rs 5.20, or 1.39 percent.

It has touched an intraday high of Rs 386.95 and an intraday low of Rs 369.30.

It was trading with volumes of 4,162 shares, compared to its five day average of 11,350 shares, a decrease of -63.33 percent.

In today's commodity market update, gold prices have shown a slight recovery, trading at $4,697.11 per ounce (approximately ₹1,41,019 per 10 grams), up by 0.90%, amidst a backdrop of recent sell-offs and renewed investor interest. Conversely, silver has faced downward pressure, declining by 0.69% to $72.59 per ounce (around ₹2,17,948 per kg), as a stronger U.S. dollar continues to weigh on precious metals.

The recent volatility is attributed to a hawkish stance from the U.S. Federal Reserve, which has kept interest rates steady but hinted at potential increases, creating a cautious sentiment in the market. Additionally, crude oil prices have retreated to $94.11 per barrel (approximately ₹8,788), down 2.11%, amid concerns over fluctuating demand and geopolitical tensions.

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#4 Initiate hold call on Blue Star, target price at Rs 2,000

LG Electronics India was quoting at Rs 1,553.35, up Rs 26.55, or 1.74 percent. It has touched an intraday high of Rs 1,565.90 and an intraday low of Rs 1,534.45.

Blue Star was quoting at Rs 1,718.70, down Rs 14.40, or 0.83 percent. It has touched an intraday high of Rs 1,752.70 and an intraday low of Rs 1,713.85.

Broader markets remained resilient, with the Nifty Midcap 100 rising around 0.9 percent and smallcaps posting modest gains, reflecting selective buying beyond largecaps.

Sectorally, PSU banks continued to lead with gains of over 2 percent, while private banks remained subdued and slipped marginally into the red. Realty stocks also traded lower, while most other sectors stayed in positive territory.

Some financial and select metal stocks lagged the market. HDFC Bank and HDFC Life fell around 1–2 percent, while Hindalco declined nearly 2 percent. Axis Bank and Bajaj Finance also traded marginally lower, indicating weakness in private lenders.

Healthcare stocks traded firm, with Dr Reddy’s Laboratories rising nearly 2 percent and Apollo Hospitals gaining over 2 percent. Pharma index remained among the top sectoral gainers.

Buying remained strong in metals and IT stocks. JSW Steel rose 3.6 percent and Tata Steel gained 3.2 percent. Tech Mahindra, HCL Tech and Reliance Industries advanced between 2.5-3 percent, while Coal India and ITC also saw strong buying.

Markets trimmed gains further in afternoon trade, with the Sensex rising 561 points to 74,769 and the Nifty up 184 points at 23,186. Market breadth remained positive, with 2,504 stocks advancing against 1,389 declines, while India VIX edged lower.

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Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone was quoting at Rs 1,372.00, up Rs 16.20, or 1.19 percent.

It has touched an intraday high of Rs 1,393.60 and an intraday low of Rs 1,365.

It was trading with volumes of 43,160 shares, compared to its five day average of 200,797 shares, a decrease of -78.51 percent.

In the previous trading session, the share closed down 3.30 percent or Rs 46.25 at Rs 1,355.80.

The share touched a 52-week high of Rs 1,584.00 and a 52-week low of Rs 1,041.05 on 25 February, 2026 and 07 April, 2025, respectively.

Currently, the stock is trading 13.38 percent below its 52-week high and 31.79 percent above its 52-week low.

Market capitalisation stands at Rs 296,371.06 crore.

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Laurus Labs was quoting at Rs 988.75, up Rs 41.65, or 4.40 percent.

It has touched an intraday high of Rs 990.70 and an intraday low of Rs 956.65.

It was trading with volumes of 89,861 shares, compared to its five day average of 63,788 shares, an increase of 40.87 percent.

Tata Steel has introduced its scrap-based Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) facility at Hi-Tech Valley, Ludhiana. Built with an investment of approximately ₹3,200 crore, the Ludhiana EAF has a capacity of 0.75 million tonnes per annum.

Tata Steel was quoting at Rs 197.75, up Rs 7.20, or 3.78 percent. It has touched an intraday high of Rs 199.40 and an intraday low of Rs 193.20. It was trading with volumes of 1,869,435 shares, compared to its five day average of 4,045,904 shares, a decrease of -53.79 percent.

The company has approved an additional investment of Rs 296.02 crore in its subsidiary, IL JIN Electronics (India), by subscribing to its rights issue.

Meanwhile, the Board of Directors of IL JIN Electronics (India) has approved raising additional capital of up to Rs 328.12 crore via a rights issue of equity shares.

The said rights issue is intended to support IL JIN’s strategic initiatives.

Amber Enterprises India Limited was quoting at Rs 6,732.15, up Rs 35.95, or 0.54 percent. It has touched an intraday high of Rs 6,840 and an intraday low of Rs 6,669.

The Rajasthan State Pollution Control Board has approved the renewal of the Consent to Operate (CTO) for the company’s manufacturing facility in Bhiwadi.

Gillette India was quoting at Rs 8,155.00, up Rs 171.95, or 2.15 percent. It has touched an intraday high of Rs 8,161.95 and an intraday low of Rs 8,016.65. It was trading with volumes of 1,793 shares, compared to its five day average of 1,172 shares, an increase of 53.01 percent.

The company has added a new Munch production line at its Sanand factory in Gujarat, with an investment of Rs 225 crore.

Nestle India was quoting at Rs 1,201.75, up Rs 13.55, or 1.14 percent.

It has touched an intraday high of Rs 1,201.75 and an intraday low of Rs 1,177.75.

It was trading with volumes of 28,297 shares, compared to its five day average of 37,235 shares, a decrease of -24.01 percent.

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Shree Ram Twistex was quoting at Rs 49.40, up Rs 0.75, or 1.54 percent. It has touched an intraday high of Rs 51.40 and an intraday low of Rs 49.

The company has announced the launch of a new hub at Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City), Gandhinagar, to deliver advanced technology services to global banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI) clients.

Wipro was quoting at Rs 189.85, up Rs 1.30, or 0.69 percent. It has touched an intraday high of Rs 192.10 and an intraday low of Rs 189.25. It was trading with volumes of 357,896 shares, compared to its five day average of 386,076 shares, a decrease of -7.30 percent.

The company's subsidiary Reliance Jio added a net 24.37 lakh mobile subscribers in January 2026, compared to an addition of 29.6 lakh subscribers in December 2025.

Reliance Industries was quoting at Rs 1,424.80, up Rs 39.45, or 2.85 percent. It has touched an intraday high of Rs 1,430 and an intraday low of Rs 1,395.75. It was trading with volumes of 765,787 shares, compared to its five day average of 1,001,192 shares, a decrease of -23.51 percent.

The company added a net 44.06 lakh mobile users in January 2026, compared to an addition of 54.28 lakh users in December 2025.

Bharti Airtel was quoting at Rs 1,856.95, up Rs 27.80, or 1.52 percent.

It has touched an intraday high of Rs 1,857.80 and an intraday low of Rs 1,835.00.

It was trading with volumes of 103,620 shares, compared to its five day average of 648,027 shares, a decrease of -84.01 percent.

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Sonata Software was quoting at Rs 237.45, up Rs 5.50, or 2.37 percent. It has touched an intraday high of Rs 239.80 and an intraday low of Rs 233.80. It was trading with volumes of 16,067 shares, compared to its five day average of 27,819 shares, a decrease of -42.24 percent.

The Sensex was up 617.24 points or 0.83 percent at 74,824.48, and the Nifty was up 203.95 points or 0.89 percent at 23,206.10. About 2570 shares advanced, 1269 shares declined, and 134 shares unchanged.

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Hindalco Industries was quoting at Rs 884.50, down Rs 12.60, or 1.40 percent.

It has touched an intraday high of Rs 907.35 and an intraday low of Rs 875.50.

It was trading with volumes of 181,852 shares, compared to its five day average of 415,700 shares, a decrease of -56.25 percent.

In the previous trading session, the share closed down 3.93 percent or Rs 36.65 at Rs 897.10.

The share touched a 52-week high of Rs 1,029.60 and a 52-week low of Rs 546.25 on 29 January, 2026 and 07 April, 2025, respectively.

Currently, the stock is trading 14.09 percent below its 52-week high and 61.92 percent above its 52-week low.

Market capitalisation stands at Rs 198,767.19 crore.

The company announced the launch of two new resorts ‘Club Mahindra Amba Ghat’, Maharashtra and ‘Club Mahindra Bandhavgarh’, Madhya Pradesh, adding 159 keys to its growing portfolio thus strengthening Company’s presence across Western and Central India.

Mahindra Holidays and Resorts India was quoting at Rs 258.95, up Rs 0.60, or 0.23 percent.

It has touched an intraday high of Rs 260.80 and an intraday low of Rs 257.45.

It was trading with volumes of 1,347 shares, compared to its five day average of 6,368 shares, a decrease of -78.85 percent.

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Swissport International have extended and expanded their decade-long partnership by five

years.

Tata Consultancy Services was quoting at Rs 2,367, up Rs 10.45, or 0.44 percent. It has touched an intraday high of Rs 2,407.80 and an intraday low of Rs 2,364. It was trading with volumes of 97,819 shares, compared to its five day average of 222,763 shares, a decrease of -56.09 percent.

The Board has approved the merger of Idealis Chemicals with Idealis Mudchemie.

Idealis Chemicals is a wholly owned subsidiary of the company, while Idealis Mudchemie is a wholly owned subsidiary of Idealis Chemicals.

The company has successfully commissioned its greenfield integrated cement plant in Nagaur, Rajasthan, with a cement grinding capacity of 2.5 MTPA and clinkerisation capacity of 3.3 MTPA. This is its first production unit in North India.

With this plant, JSW Cement’s total grinding capacity has increased to 24.1 MTPA. The company’s total clinker manufacturing capacity (including capacity at its joint venture, JSW Cement FZC) now stands at 9.74 MTPA.

JSW Cement was quoting at Rs 116.65, up Rs 1.85, or 1.61 percent.

It has touched an intraday high of Rs 118.75 and an intraday low of Rs 116.65.

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HDFC Bank was quoting at Rs 781.40, down Rs 18.30, or 2.29 percent.

It has touched an intraday high of Rs 794.00 and an intraday low of Rs 778.80.

It was trading with volumes of 3,236,895 shares, compared to its five day average of 2,398,857 shares, an increase of 34.93 percent.

Reliance Industries was quoting at Rs 1,424.60, up Rs 39.25, or 2.83 percent.

It has touched an intraday high of Rs 1,430 and an intraday low of Rs 1,395.75.

It was trading with volumes of 667,715 shares, compared to its five day average of 1,001,192 shares, a decrease of -33.31 percent.

In the previous trading session, the share closed down 1.64 percent or Rs 23.15 at Rs 1,385.35.

The share touched a 52-week high of Rs 1,611.20 and a 52-week low of Rs 1,115.55 on 05 January, 2026 and 07 April, 2025, respectively.

Currently, the stock is trading 11.58 percent below its 52-week high and 27.7 percent above its 52-week low.

Market capitalisation stands at Rs 1,927,836.05 crore.

The Sensex was up 763.48 points or 1.03 percent at 74,970.72, and the Nifty was up 246.10 points or 1.07 percent at 23,248.25. About 2701 shares advanced, 1072 shares declined, and 121 shares unchanged.

Vibhor Steel Tubes has received Rs 16.87 crore order for supply of fabricated and galvanised towers from Agrawal Infracab, a leading manufacturer of cables and conductors for overhead power transmission and distribution lines across the country.

Fab and gal towers are typically used for infrastructural purposes requiring high strength, durability, and corrosion resistance.

Vibhor Steel Tubes was quoting at Rs 115.90, up Rs 3, or 2.66 percent. It has touched an intraday high of Rs 118.00 and an intraday low of Rs 114.20.

LTIMindtree was quoting at Rs 4,175.65, down Rs 23.95, or 0.57 percent.

It has touched an intraday high of Rs 4,191.35 and an intraday low of Rs 4,050.40.

It was trading with volumes of 13,563 shares, compared to its five day average of 5,636 shares, an increase of 140.67 percent.

In the previous trading session, the share closed down 2.39 percent or Rs 102.95 at Rs 4,199.60.

The share touched a 52-week high of Rs 6,430 and a 52-week low of Rs 3,841.05 on 19 January, 2026 and 07 April, 2025, respectively.

Currently, the stock is trading 35.06 percent below its 52-week high and 8.71 percent above its 52-week low.

Market capitalisation stands at Rs 123,805.23 crore.

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Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail was quoting at Rs 62.32, up Rs 5.51, or 9.70 percent.

It has touched an intraday high of Rs 63.03 and an intraday low of Rs 57.10.

It was trading with volumes of 362,820 shares, compared to its five day average of 921,684 shares, a decrease of -60.64 percent.

In the previous trading session, the share closed down 4.09 percent or Rs 2.42 at Rs 56.81.

The share touched a 52-week high of Rs 295.60 and a 52-week low of Rs 56.48 on 19 May, 2025 and 19 March, 2026, respectively.

Currently, the stock is trading 78.92 percent below its 52-week high and 10.34 percent above its 52-week low.

Market capitalisation stands at Rs 7,606.39 crore.

The Sensex was up 888.07 points or 1.20 percent at 75,095.31, and the Nifty was up 285.00 points or 1.24 percent at 23,287.15. About 2785 shares advanced, 856 shares declined, and 124 shares unchanged.

Reliance Power was quoting at Rs 23.25, up Rs 1.43, or 6.55 percent.

It has touched an intraday high of Rs 23.44 and an intraday low of Rs 21.99.

It was trading with volumes of 5,547,266 shares, compared to its five day average of 4,382,855 shares, an increase of 26.57 percent.

In the previous trading session, the share closed down 4.05 percent or Rs 0.92 at Rs 21.82.

The share touched a 52-week high of Rs 76.49 and a 52-week low of Rs 21.13 on 11 June, 2025 and 09 March, 2026, respectively.

Currently, the stock is trading 69.6 percent below its 52-week high and 10.03 percent above its 52-week low.

Market capitalisation stands at Rs 9,615.67 crore.

Metropolis Healthcare was quoting at Rs 444.75, down Rs 11.54, or 2.53 percent.

It has touched an intraday high of Rs 474.00 and an intraday low of Rs 436.35.

It was trading with volumes of 13,988 shares, compared to its five day average of 2,512 shares, an increase of 456.94 percent.

In the previous trading session, the share closed down 2.22 percent or Rs 10.35 at Rs 456.29.

The share touched a 52-week high of Rs 564.83 and a 52-week low of Rs 345.93 on 03 September, 2025 and 07 April, 2025, respectively.

Currently, the stock is trading 21.26 percent below its 52-week high and 28.57 percent above its 52-week low.

Market capitalisation stands at Rs 2,305.23 crore.

#1 Company’s West Asia exposure from Haifa, O&G imports, container trade, FX, Marine

#2 Higher coal demand, rerouting, expansion, contracts provide offsets

#3 FY26–28E EBITDA cut 3–6 percent, buy reiterated on RoCE improvement

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone was quoting at Rs 1,378.20, up Rs 22.40, or 1.65 percent. It has touched an intraday high of Rs 1,382.10 and an intraday low of Rs 1,365. It was trading with volumes of 24,640 shares, compared to its five day average of 200,797 shares, a decrease of -87.73 percent.

BSE Limited was quoting at Rs 2,847.50, down Rs 47.50, or 1.64 percent.

It has touched an intraday high of Rs 2,939 and an intraday low of Rs 2,812.20.

It was trading with volumes of 2,087,011 shares, compared to its five day average of 4,327,395 shares, a decrease of -51.77 percent.

In the previous trading session, the share closed down 3.36 percent or Rs 100.60 at Rs 2,895.

The share touched a 52-week high of Rs 3,227 and a 52-week low of Rs 1,484.33 on 11 February, 2026 and 26 March, 2025, respectively.

Currently, the stock is trading 11.76 percent below its 52-week high and 91.84 percent above its 52-week low.

Market capitalisation stands at Rs 115,645.25 crore.

Happiest Minds Technologies was quoting at Rs 395.75, up Rs 24.15, or 6.50 percent.

It has touched an intraday high of Rs 412.45 and an intraday low of Rs 379.40.

It was trading with volumes of 1,076,461 shares, compared to its five day average of 31,327 shares, an increase of 3,336.21 percent.

#1 West Asia crisis to hit near-term volumes

#2 FY27F EBITDA cut 23 percent, Ras Laffan restart may take months

#3 2 Of 14 LNG trains damaged, 17 percent capacity offline for 3–5 years

#4 India supply intact, may resume post force majeure

Petronet LNG was quoting at Rs 265.50, down Rs 5.90, or 2.17 percent. It has touched a 52-week low of Rs 263.50. It has touched an intraday high of Rs 274.25 and an intraday low of Rs 263.50. It was trading with volumes of 229,953 shares, compared to its five day average of 80,830 shares, an increase of 184.49 percent.

CCL Products India was quoting at Rs 1,073.65, up Rs 39.50, or 3.82 percent.

It has touched a 52-week high of Rs 1,104.

It has touched an intraday high of Rs 1,104 and an intraday low of Rs 1,035.

It was trading with volumes of 15,298 shares, compared to its five day average of 56,129 shares, a decrease of -72.74 percent.

#1 Management & board hosted call on chairman exit

#2 Minor issues possible, corporate governance not compromised

#3 Keki Mistry interim chairman for 3 months, continuity to ease concerns

#4 Outgoing chairman’s ‘no wrongdoing’ comment & RBI clarification comforting

HDFC Bank was quoting at Rs 783.60, down Rs 16.10, or 2.01 percent. It has touched an intraday high of Rs 794.00 and an intraday low of Rs 781. It was trading with volumes of 2,101,229 shares, compared to its five day average of 2,398,857 shares, a decrease of -12.41 percent.

Hindustan Zinc was quoting at Rs 521.65, up Rs 15.15, or 2.99 percent. It has touched an intraday high of Rs 526.30 and an intraday low of Rs 509.85. It was trading with volumes of 181,367 shares, compared to its five day average of 307,498 shares, a decrease of -41.02 percent.

In the previous trading session, the share closed down 5.76 percent or Rs 30.95 at Rs 506.50.

The share touched a 52-week high of Rs 732.60 and a 52-week low of Rs 385.05 on 28 January, 2026 and 07 April, 2025, respectively. Currently, the stock is trading 28.79 percent below its 52-week high and 35.48 percent above its 52-week low. Market capitalisation stands at Rs 220,413.77 crore.

The United States Food and Drug Administration (US FDA) inspected Unit-V, an API manufacturing facility, of Apitoria Pharma Private Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, situated at Industrial Development Area, Chemical Zone, Pashamylaram Village, Patancheru Mandal, Sangareddy District, 502307, Telangana from December 01 to December 12, 2025. At the end of the inspection, a ‘Form 483’ was issued with 03 observations.

The Unit has now received an Establishment Inspection Report (EIR) classifying the facility as ‘Voluntary Action Indicated’ (VAI) and this inspection is now “closed”.

Aurobindo Pharma was quoting at Rs 1,268.90, up Rs 20.95, or 1.68 percent. It has touched an intraday high of Rs 1,282.90 and an intraday low of Rs 1,252.35. It was trading with volumes of 8,988 shares, compared to its five day average of 33,114 shares, a decrease of -72.86 percent.

The company has entered into a Joint Venture with a private land-owning entity for the development of a premium commercial project on approximately 2.38 acres in Sector 103, Gurgaon, along the Dwarka Expressway.

The Gross Development Value of the JV is estimated to be Rs 600 crore.

Indiabulls was quoting at Rs 9.95, up Rs 0.06, or 0.61 percent. It has touched an intraday high of Rs 10.10 and an intraday low of Rs 9.90. It was trading with volumes of 406,288 shares, compared to its five day average of 5,564,271 shares, a decrease of -92.70 percent.

VA TECH WABAG has secured a consortium award of a ‘Large’ order from United Water Supply Company of Georgia LLC (UWSCG) for the construction of a 19 Million Litres Per Day (MLD) Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) in Georgia. Funded by the European Investment Bank (EIB), the project involves the development of a state-of-the-art wastewater and sludge treatment facility at Kutaisi, the third-largest city in Georgia. The 19 MLD WWTP is designed for future expansion up to a capacity of 56 MLD.

Va Tech Wabag was quoting at Rs 1,235.05, up Rs 32.10, or 2.67 percent.

It has touched an intraday high of Rs 1,248.45 and an intraday low of Rs 1,214.75.

It was trading with volumes of 12,579 shares, compared to its five day average of 17,544 shares, a decrease of -28.30 percent.

Indian rupee has extended the opening fall and touched went above 93 per dollar to touch fresh record low of 93.18 versus Wednesday's close of 92.63.

LG Electronics India was quoting at Rs 1,549, up Rs 22.20, or 1.45 percent. It has touched an intraday high of Rs 1,549 and an intraday low of Rs 1,534.45.

In the previous trading session, the share closed down 3.39 percent or Rs 53.55 at Rs 1,526.80.

The share touched a 52-week high of Rs 1,736.40 and a 52-week low of Rs 1,300.40 on 14 October, 2025 and 21 January, 2026, respectively. Currently, the stock is trading 10.79 percent below its 52-week high and 19.12 percent above its 52-week low. Market capitalisation stands at Rs 105,141.84 crore.

The Sensex was up 815.85 points or 1.10 percent at 75,023.09, and the Nifty was up 247.10 points or 1.07 percent at 23,249.25. About 2668 shares advanced, 669 shares declined, and 148 shares unchanged.

The company's subsidiary Reliance Jio added a net 24.37 lakh mobile subscribers in January 2026, compared to an addition of 29.6 lakh subscribers in December 2025.

Reliance Industries was quoting at Rs 1,416 up Rs 30.65, or 2.21 percent. It has touched an intraday high of Rs 1,416 and an intraday low of Rs 1,395.75. It was trading with volumes of 202,411 shares, compared to its five day average of 1,001,192 shares, a decrease of -79.78 percent.

NATCO Pharma announces launch of Semaglutide Injection (multi dose vials) in the India market tomorrow on Day 1 of patent expiry.

NATCO received Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) approval to manufacture and market generic Semaglutide in India in February’26 for multi dose vials and pen device based on the clinical comparison study.

Semaglutide is indicated for the treatment of adults with insufficiently controlled type 2 diabetes mellitus as an adjunct to diet and exercise.

NATCO plans to launch Semaglutide injection in the form of multi dose vials of strengths 2mg/1.5ml, 4mg/3ml and 8mg/3ml under the brand names SEMANATTM and SEMAFULLTM.

Multi dose vials will be launched at MRP of INR 1,290 per month for 2 mg/1.5ml & 4mg/3ml and MRP of INR 1,750 for 8mg/3ml.

Natco Pharma was quoting at Rs 960.75, up Rs 23.70, or 2.53 percent. It has touched an intraday high of Rs 973 and an intraday low of Rs 941.75. It was trading with volumes of 24,456 shares, compared to its five day average of 64,282 shares, a decrease of -61.95 percent.

Southern Petrochemical Industries Corporation' plant at Tuticorin has been restarted and the production resumed at 22:00 Hrs on

19th March 2026 after completing the maintenance activities.

Southern Petrochemical Industries Corporation was quoting at Rs 62.69, up Rs 1.76, or 2.89 percent. It has touched an intraday high of Rs 63.70 and an intraday low of Rs 61.19. It was trading with volumes of 10,939 shares, compared to its five day average of 48,702 shares, a decrease of -77.54 percent.