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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.
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%.
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
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.
INR crashes to fresh record low as oil surges past $100 mark amid Middle East tensions
The Indian rupee crashed to its all-time closing low of 92.35 (provisional) against the US dollar on Monday, losing 53 paise during the session, as global crude oil prices saw a sharp spike, and the greenback strengthened amid worsening conflict in the Middle East. Withdrawal of foreign funds amid intense selling in domestic equity markets further pressured the rupee. Indian shares slumped on Monday as the Iran-Israel-U.S. war entered its 10th day and the Strait of Hormuz, a critical trade route, remained shut for the sixth consecutive day. The benchmark BSE Sensex ended down 1,352.74 points, or 1.71 percent, at 77,566.16 after hitting a low of 76,424.55 earlier. The broader NSE Nifty index hit an intraday low of 23,697.80 before recovering some lost ground to close down 422.40 points, or 1.73 percent, at 24,028.05. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 92.22 and rose briefly to 92.15 but kept losing ground through the session before eventually settling at its ...
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.
Stock Market Holi Holiday 2026: Will NSE & BSE be closed on March 3 or 4?
Indian stock markets, BSE and NSE, will be closed on Tuesday, March 3, for the Holi holiday. The Multi Commodity Exchange of India will have a partial closure. The National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange will remain shut all day. The article also lists other upcoming trading holidays for the year 2026.
This mutual fund expert sees strong growth potential in midcap stocks
Sandeep Bagla of TRUST Mutual Fund sees strong growth potential in Indian midcap equities, driven by economic expansion, policy support, and sectors like technology, consumption, and energy.
Nifty recovers 200 points from intra-day lows; IT continues outperformance | Closing Bell
Indian equities erased all the intraday losses with Nifty back above 23,500. TCS, Infosys, HCL Tech, Tech Mahindra, Trent are among top gainers on the Nifty, while losers are NTPC, Power Grid Corp, Cipla, Dr Reddy's Labs and L&T. Among sectors IT index up 4%, while auto, metal, Consumer Durables, realty up 0.5% each. However, pharma, healthcare, power, media, energy down 0.5-1%. Nifty Midcap and Smallcap indices down marginally. Catch Lovish Darad in conversation with Market Experts.
LIVE: Brent Oil Falls, Fed Decision Tonight | Nifty Set for Positive Start | Opening Bell
Brent crude prices are under pressure amid expectations that Iran could resume oil exports, easing concerns around global energy supplies. Investors are also closely tracking the outcome of the U.S. Federal Reserve's policy meeting, where interest rates are widely expected to remain unchanged. Wall Street ended mixed overnight, with the Dow Jones hitting a fresh record high while the Nasdaq and S&P 500 closed lower. SpaceX continued its post-IPO rally, gaining 4% and trading nearly 50% above its offer price. Back home, Indian markets ended near the day's highs on Tuesday, with the Nifty extending gains for a third consecutive session and closing above 23,950. While FIIs remained net sellers, easing oil prices, lower bond yields, and positive global cues could support a firm start for Indian equities today. Stay tuned to Opening Bell for all the key market triggers, stocks in focus, and trading strategies for the session ahead.
Trade Spotlight: How should you trade KPIT Technologies, Birlasoft, Gujarat Ambuja Exports, Indian Energy Exchange, GE Shipping, CDSL, and others on April 7?
The market is expected to remain range-bound, with focus on developments related to the US–Iran ceasefire. Below are some short-term trading ideas to consider.