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Oil Country Tubular Ltd leads losers in 'B' group
Fino Payments Bank Ltd, Super Spinning Mills Ltd, Allcargo Terminals Ltd Partly Paidup and Hindustan Oil Exploration Company Ltd are among the other losers in the BSE's 'B' group today, 16 March 2026.
Gold, silver decline amid stronger dollar, focus on central bank meetings
Gold and silver prices fell on March 16 due to a stronger US dollar and cautious investor sentiment. Gold futures dropped $56.70 to $5,005 per ounce, and silver fell $1.738 to $79.605 per ounce.
Rupee falls to all-time low of 92.41 against dollar on higher crude prices, equity sell-off
The Indian rupee fell to an all-time low of 92.41 per dollar on March 13, driven by high crude oil prices amid West Asia conflict. The Reserve Bank of India has intervened to manage sharp movements.
Stocks in news: Tata Steel, Kaynes Tech, GAIL, Somany Ceramics, TVS Motor
Indian markets continued their downward trend on Thursday. Several companies saw significant news. BofA Securities invested in Kaynes Technologies. GAIL assured uninterrupted gas supply to Bengaluru. South Indian Bank launched EPF payment services. DCM Shriram approved renewable energy investment. TVS Motor launched a new electric scooter. Tata Steel moved court over a GST demand.
Sensex tanks 1,342 pts, Nifty below 23,900 as geopolitical tensions weigh
The key equity benchmarks ended with sharp losses on Wednesday, dragged down by selling in select heavyweights. Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, particularly the ongoing US-Iran conflict, continued to weigh on market sentiment. Despite earlier expectations that the conflict might end soon, the situation in the region remains tense. Sustained selling by overseas investors over the past several sessions also pressured the market, while the rupee weakened further against the dollar. The Nifty ended below the 23,900 level, led by declines in auto, private bank and financial stocks. However, pharma and healthcare stocks bucked the broader weak market trend.
CCL Products, Sai Life Sciences on Mayuresh Joshi’s watchlist for earnings strength
Mayuresh Joshi, Director of Research at Marketsmith India, is watching earnings-resilient sectors such as consumer discretionary, banking, and pharmaceuticals as market remains volatile. Along with CCL Products and Sai Life Sciences, Strides Pharma Science and ICICI Bank are on his watchlist, while Vishal Mega Mart remains a domestic consumption play worth tracking.
USD vs INR: Indian Rupee hits record low of 92.33 against US dollar amid rising crude oil prices
The Indian Rupee hit a record low of 92.33 on March 9 due to rising oil prices and geopolitical tensions. Traders suggest the Reserve Bank of India intervened to stabilize the currency, but ongoing conflicts may push the rupee further down if oil prices remain high.
Asian markets extend losses as Iran war rages on; Indices fall up to 2%
Australia’s 10-year yield jumped early Tuesday, as Reserve Bank Governor Michele Bullock said the central bank was “very alert” to the potential implications for inflation expectations from the Middle East conflict and is “well positioned” for a policy response if required. The Yen trades at levels of 157 against the US Dollar.
Stocks to buy under ₹200: Mehul Kothari of Anand Rathi recommends three shares to buy or sell
Stocks to buy under ₹200: Mehul Kothari recommends three shares to buy or sell — Central Bank of India, Shree Renuka Sugars, and Welspun Living
IIFL Home Finance Limited raises $300 million from Asian Development Bank to expand affordable housing for women
IIFL Home Finance secures a 300 million dollar loan from Asian Development Bank and partners to boost affordable, green housing finance for low-income women in India amid a major housing deficit.
Breakout stocks to buy or sell: Sumeet Bagadia recommends five shares to buy today — 27 February 2026
Breakout stocks to buy or sell: Sumeet Bagadia recommends five shares to buy today — IndusInd Bank, Jamna Auto, Engineers India, Linde India, and Man Industries
US dollar continues to dominate global foreign exchange transactions
The US dollar is crucial for Americans and global markets alike, and its international standing affects investments, borrowing costs and everyday prices, noted a latest blog post from the St. Louis Federal Reserve. The US dollar (USD) is the most widely used, employed in 89% of foreign exchange transactions in 2025, according to data in the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) Triennial Central Bank Survey.