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Buy or sell: Vaishali Parekh recommends three intraday stocks for today - 12 March 2026
The Indian stock market struggled on March 11, with significant losses in the Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex driven by high energy costs and inflation fears. Profit booking dominated all major sectors, especially autos and banking, as investors remained cautious amid geopolitical uncertainties.
Iran war boosts gold, silver appeal; Tata MF advises staggered buying
Tata Mutual Fund advises staggered investment in gold and silver as the Iran conflict fuels geopolitical uncertainty and strengthens safe-haven demand
Top 10 high growth large-cap stocks: Profit surges over 50% YoY in Q3FY26
Several NSE large-cap companies reported sharp YoY profit growth in Q3FY26. Adani Enterprises led with a 9,630% jump, followed by Tata Steel and Indian Oil. Steel, energy, finance, FMCG and hospitality firms recorded profit increases above 50%.
Everyone selling IT stocks after record crash, but this Rs 1.3 lakh crore mutual fund doing the exact opposite
While foreign investors fled India's IT sector, dumping Rs 17,000 crore in February, the PPFAS Flexicap Fund made a bold contrarian move. The fund aggressively bought shares in HCL Technologies, Infosys, and TCS, despite AI fears causing the Nifty IT index to plunge. This strategic accumulation contrasts sharply with analyst downgrades and widespread sector pessimism.
Nomura retains confidence in Indian steel cos; Tata, JSW among top picks
Among sector players, Nomura has maintained Buy recommendations on Tata Steel with a target price of ₹220 per share, JSW Steel at ₹1,340, Jindal Steel at ₹1,280, and Lloyds Metals & Energy at ₹1,600
Market Trading Guide: Apollo Pipes among 3 stock recommendations for Tuesday
Sensex and Nifty plunged nearly 2% as rising crude oil prices, weak global cues and escalating West Asia tensions triggered heavy selling. Foreign fund outflows and a weaker rupee added pressure. Analysts recommend Apollo Pipes, Aurobindo Pharma and Tata Steel for potential short-term gains.
Iran sought permission for docking of 3 ships in Indian ports; approval granted: Jaishankar
India permitted three Iranian ships to dock at its ports. One vessel, IRIS LAVAN, docked in Kochi on March 4. This humane gesture was appreciated by Iran. The move comes amid rising tensions in the Indian Ocean following the sinking of an Iranian warship. India remains committed to ensuring the nation's energy security amidst global disruptions.
What Iran war means for Vedanta, Tata Steel and other metal stocks? CLSA analysts explain
Rising tensions in the Iran war could reshape the outlook for Indian metal stocks, with CLSA flagging Vedanta as a key beneficiary due to its aluminium, zinc and oil exposure. Tata Steel may also gain from stronger steel spreads, while energy costs, freight disruptions and geopolitical risk could keep commodity prices elevated.
Nayara Energy lawsuit against SAP over software service halt in Delhi HC next week
Nayara Energy is taking SAP India to the Delhi High Court. SAP suspended critical software services for Nayara, citing European Union sanctions. Nayara argues its contract is with SAP India, an Indian company, and not subject to foreign sanctions. The court will hear the case next week. This dispute highlights foreign law impacting Indian operations and energy security.
Asian stocks head for worst week in six years as West Asia conflict escalates
Higher oil prices have also revived concerns about inflation and monetary policy. Treasury yields rose during the previous US session as investors weighed the possibility that persistent energy price pressures could complicate the Federal Reserve’s rate-cut path.
Indices slide sharply amid Iran war jitters and crude price spike
The domestic equity benchmarks ended sharply lower on Wednesday as investors turned risk-averse amid escalating geopolitical tensions and a sharp surge in crude oil prices. The ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran unsettled global markets, while the reported closure of the Strait of Hormuz pushed oil prices higher, raising concerns over inflation and energy costs. Sentiment was further dented by heavy selling from foreign institutional investors and the rupee slipping to a record low. Against this backdrop, the Nifty closed below the 24,500 mark. Barring the Nifty IT index, all other sectoral indices on the NSE ended in the red, with metal, PSU bank and oil & gas stocks leading the decline.
The Donald Trump guarantee that may have triggered a 800-point recovery on Wall Street
US President Donald Trump declared that he has asked the United Stated Development Finance Corporation (DFC) to provide, at a very reasonable price, risk insurance and guarantees for the financial security of all maritime trade, especially energy, travelling through the Gulf.