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Tax harvesting or long-term investing: what matters more for your portfolio?

Striking the right balance between tax efficiency and long-term wealth creation is key to smarter investing

Oil at $180 by late April? Saudi Arabia’s base-case scenario shows how deep the Iran war shock could run

Saudi officials see oil prices crossing $180 if Iran war disruption continues till late April.

Fintechs, payment firms worried as UPI subsidy for FY 26 yet to be disbursed

According to industry estimates, the actual payout for FY 25 remained at Rs 1,050 crore, compared with the budgetary promise of Rs 2,000 crore and the government's final announcement of Rs 1,500 crore

Samvardhana Motherson shares up 2% on JV with Hellmann Worldwide Logistics

Samvardhana Motherson International Share Price | The company board approves interim dividend in its meeting held on March 19.

First Tick: Top global cues to watch in today’s trade

The benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled sharply by more than 3 percent on Thursday, snapping a three-day rally, amid a spike in crude oil prices and weak global cues.

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

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.

Global stagflation, rupee stress, volatile stocks: Mavenark’s Ponangi maps the big CY26 risks

The current Middle East crisis, if it persists over the next 3-4 months, will create a multi-year buying opportunity, said Mavenark's Phanisekhar Ponangi.

Trading Plan: Will Nifty 50, Bank Nifty defend Thursday's low amid Iran war-driven oil price volatility?

The Nifty 50 is likely to defend the 22,900 support (Thursday's low). Above this level, the possible resistance is placed at 23,200, followed by 23,500. However, below it, 22,700 cannot be ruled out.

Trade Spotlight: How should you trade ACME Solar Holdings, Thermax, Sun TV Network, NTPC Green Energy, GE Shipping, and others on March 20?

The market is expected to see consolidation with range-bound trading after the severe correction. Below are some short-term trading ideas to consider.

JSW Cement commissions Nagaur plant, boosts capacity and expands into North India

JSW Cement has commissioned its greenfield integrated plant in Nagaur, marking its first North India facility and increasing its production capacity as it expands into key regional markets.

Stocks to Watch Today: TCS, NTPC, Shanthi Gears, Gillette, Bharti Airtel, Shree Ram Twistex, IndiQube Spaces, Tata Elxsi in focus on 20 March

Stocks to Watch, 20 March: Stocks like Shree Ram Twistex, Tata Consultancy Services, IndiQube Spaces, NTPC, Samvardhana Motherson International, Shanthi Gears, JSW Cement, Archean Chemical Industries, Tata Elxsi, Nestle India, and Gillette India will be in focus on March 20.

Trade setup for March 20: Top 15 things to know before the opening bell as escalating Iran war keeps oil prices high

The immediate crucial support for Nifty 50 at 22,900 is key to watch in the next few sessions, as a decisive fall below this level can increase the possibility of a downward move toward 22,700–22,500.

SBI Funds Management files IPO papers; promoters plan to sell 20.37 crore shares via OFS

SBI Funds Management IPO | Promoters State Bank of India and Amundi India Holding will be offloading 12.83 crore shares and 7.53 crore shares, respectively, via offer-for-sale.

Russia keen to build strategic financial outreach to India amid global economic shifts

'We should create a new financial architecture which is based on national currency and international transparency and trust to each other', says Sergey Glazyev, State Secretary of the Union State of Russia and Belarus

Real Estate’s Evolution Calls for More Selective Investing: Key Trends Discussed at Moneycontrol Global Wealth Summit 2026

At the Moneycontrol Global Wealth Summit 2026, Ashank Kothari, MD -Real Estate, Brookfield, Gulam Zia, International Partner & Senior Executive Director, Knight Frank, and Abhinandan Lodha, Founder & Chairman, The House of Abhinandan Lodha, built on this shift, but with a clear caveat: this isn’t the same real estate cycle investors have seen before.

Global trade to slow to 1.9% in 2026, may drop to 1.4% if West Asia crisis persists, says WTO

Under a high energy price scenario, energy-importing regions such as Asia and Europe would face the sharpest reductions in trade growth, while fuel-exporting economies could see some offsetting gains

'Indian equity market valuations are attractive,’ says SEBI’s Varshney on over 20 Russian funds having registered as FPIs

India-Russia highlight the growing presence of Russian entities as Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) in India and efforts by regulators to simplify pathways for cross‑border capital flows.

Accenture says West Asia conflict unlikely to dent revenue growth

Accenture has increased its full-year growth guidance to 3-5% despite macroeconomic uncertainties.

Gold, silver slide on rising crude, stronger dollar; dip could trigger festive buying

The current dip in precious metals is likely to attract festive buying, as occasions like Gudi Padwa, Ugadi, Chaitra Navratri, Eid ul-Fitr, Rama Navami and Mahavir Jayanti provide an auspicious window for purchases.

Global indices skewed beyond India: ‘Women of Wealth’ make case for offshore diversification

First Global's Devina Mehra cautioned against viewing offshore investing through a narrow lens.

Craft Emerging Market Fund buys 2.57% stake in Rajputana Stainless on listing day

Rajputana Stainless shares remained below its issue price of Rs 122 after gap-down opening, closing 7.35 percent lower at Rs 113.03 on the National Stock Exchange.

NSE’s Sriram Krishnan pitches Russian bank entry into GIFT City to unlock listings, capital flows

Krishnan framed the absence of on-ground financial infrastructure as the key missing link in scaling bilateral market activity.

Basmati rice exporter Amir Chand sets price band at Rs 201-212 for Rs 440-crore IPO

Amir Chand Jagdish Kumar (Exports) IPO | The public issue comprises entirely a fresh issue of equity shares, with no offer for sale component.