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China uses West Asia conflict to advance yuan's global payments debut
Beijing challenges US financial dominance across currency, messaging and settlement systems; even if Iran sanctions ease and dollar trust recovers, the yuan push will persist for future crises
The three market outcome scenarios modelled by JPMorgan on the US-Iran war
A bullish scenario will be when there is proper de-escalation in West Asia or there is a policy pivot by the US Federal Reserve. In such a scenario, they see a broad "everything rally" where equities advance, bond yields drop, oil prices fall, credit spreads tighten and the US Dollar weakens.
Kalyan Jewellers shares jump 4% on strong Q4 numbers, Candere revenue spikes 360%
Kalyan Jewellers reported a strong March quarter performance with 64% revenue growth, driven by robust India demand and rising international sales. Candere saw exceptional traction, while store expansion continued. Despite geopolitical disruptions, momentum remains positive with strong wedding demand, festive outlook, and healthy advance collections supporting growth visibility ahead.
RBL Bank share price gains over 6% to 5-week high on strong Q4 business update
RBL Bank's stock climbed 6% to ₹319.75, fueled by a strong quarterly performance with significant deposit and advance growth. The stock began its one-way rally in December 2024 and has sustained the momentum to date, rising from ₹158 to ₹319.75 apiece, delivering nearly a 100% return.
IT stocks advance after strong Accenture Q2
Information technology stocks moved higher after Accenture Plc reported strong second-quarter results, boosting sentiment across the sector.
TCS partners with ABB to advance industrial AI and digital transformation
TCS signed an MoU with ABB to expand collaboration in IT infrastructure, AI, and engineering, aiming to drive innovation and operational efficiency in industrial AI and data centres. Shares of Tata Consultancy Services hit a 52-week low of ₹2,350.20 today (March 19), ending 3.20% lower at ₹2,362.80 ahead of the announcement. The stock has fallen nearly 27% YTD and over 32% over the last 12 months.
Dhurandhar 2 buzz lifts PVR Inox shares, advance sales cross ₹200 crore
Dhurandhar contributed ₹328 crore to PVR Inox's gross box office collections (GBOC), while the film's overall India GBOC stood at ₹844 crore. It also drove 29% of PVR's revenue in the December quarter.
Dhurandhar effect: PVR Inox shares jump 6% in three days; will Hamza's revenge fire up earnings?
PVR Inox shares have rallied as strong early trends for Dhurandhar: The Revenge raise expectations of a box office blockbuster. Analysts believe the film could significantly boost quarterly earnings, with robust advance bookings and multi-language release supporting higher footfalls and potentially lifting overall industry collections in a weak quarter.
Nifty, Sensex advance for a second day; gains capped by high crude prices
The Sensex rose 568 points, or 0.75 per cent, to close at 76,071, while the Nifty 50 gained 172 points, or 0.74 per cent, to settle at 23,581
Dhurandhar 2: 232 minutes, 5 languages, one global release; Here’s everything you need to know
Dhurandhar 2: Dhurandhar: The Revenge is set to make waves with an epic 232-minute tale, rated 'A', hitting theatres on March 19, 2026, which fortuitously aligns with the celebrations of Gudi Padwa, Ugadi, and Eid al-Fitr. With advance ticket sales already surpassing Rs 100 crore, this highly-anticipated sequel promises an entertaining experience for its audiences.
Nifty ends near day's high for second straight session; Midcaps stage a rebound
Closing Bell: Indian markets ended higher in a volatile session, extending gains for a second day, as midcaps outperformed and market breadth improved, with auto stocks and select heavyweights leading the advance.
Sensex gains 548 pts; media shares advance
At 14:30 IST, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex surged 548.02 points or 0.73% to 76,050.87. The Nifty 50 index rose 177.05 points or 0.76% to 23,575.85.