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Mafatlal wins ₹114 crore order to set up 500 robotics labs in Odisha schools
Mafatlal Industries Ltd wins ₹114 crore order to establish 500 robotic labs in Odisha schools. Shares of Mafatlal Industries Ltd ended marginally higher on Tuesday, March 17, by 0.88% at ₹115.15 on the BSE.
Vikram Kamats Hospitality Ltd leads losers in 'B' group
Spectrum Electrical Industries Ltd, Prudential Sugar Corporation Ltd, Mukta Arts Ltd and Orient Press Ltd are among the other losers in the BSE's 'B' group today, 17 March 2026.
Too early to call market bottom; prefer gradual investing via SIPs and funds: Anand Shah
Anand Shah of ICICI Prudential AMC, which manages funds worth ₹28,318 crore as of February 28, 2026, advises investors to avoid deploying cash aggressively as markets may not have bottomed yet. He recommends gradual allocation through SIPs or staggered investments, using a mix of ETFs and mutual funds rather than direct stock picking. Amid inflation, rising energy prices, and global shifts, Shah prefers value over growth and asset-heavy businesses. Commodity producers may benefit, while consumers like autos could face pressure.
Aluminium prices may hit $3,500; Vedanta remains top pick: ICICI Securities
Vikash Singh, Vice President at ICICI Securities, says the long-term outlook for aluminium also remains strong, with prices estimated near $2,950. While Nalco benefits more directly from higher aluminium prices, Vedanta remains his preferred stock. Ductile iron (DI) pipe makers such as Electrosteel Castings and Jindal Saw could also benefit from the Jal Jeevan Mission.
Shareholder Lock-in: Urban Company, ICICI Prudential AMC among cos to become eligible for trading this week
More than 100 crore shares across nine recently listed companies are set to become eligible for trading this week as their respective shareholder lock-in periods expire. Among the companies where shares will become tradable are Urban Company, ICICI Prudential Asset Management Co, Aye Finance, and Fractal Analytics, though the expiry of the lock-in does not necessarily mean that all eligible shares will be sold in the open market.
NSE gets ready for IPO, finalises 20 bankers and 8 law firms
A total of 20 merchant banks have been appointed, setting a new record for India IPOs (the previous record was 18 banks for ICICI Prudential AMC).
JPMorgan bullish on life insurers; initiates Max Financial at Overweight
Within the sector, Max Financial Services is JPMorgan's top pick, followed by SBI Life, HDFC Life, ICICI Prudential Life and LIC
NHAI-backed Raajmarg Infra InvIT IPO opens on March 11: Check price band and other details
Ahead of the issue opening, the InvIT raised ₹1,728 crore from anchor investors including Life Insurance Corporation of India, ICICI Prudential Life Insurance, Kotak Mahindra Life Insurance and Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance.
Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC among 5 stocks at 52-week high; rally up to 20% in a month
The benchmark Sensex surged 639 points to close at 78,205 on Tuesday. During this rally, five BSE 500 stocks reached their 52-week highs, signaling strong upward momentum and potential for further growth. These stocks, including Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC and JB Chemicals, have shown significant gains in the past month.
Vanguard S&P 500 US Shares Index Hedged ETF (V5AH) - Investing.com India
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BSE Index Services launches BSE SmallCap 500-based market cap and factor indices
BSE Index Services has launched the BSE SmallCap 500 and four factor-based indices: Quality 50, Momentum 50, Low Volatility 50, and Enhanced Value 50. These rules-based indices, reconstituted quarterly, provide benchmarks for small-cap equities, enabling ETFs, index funds, and portfolio benchmarking, helping investors capture differentiated factor exposures in India’s small-cap segment.
Some low beta stocks shine as market volatility rises
Amidst rising market volatility and geopolitical tensions, low beta stocks are gaining prominence. Over one in four BSE 500 stocks have shown positive returns in the past month, with many exhibiting lower volatility than the broader market. Several companies with India-centric operations and strong financial growth have achieved double-digit returns across multiple periods.