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Benchmarks slide as crude climbs, Sensex sheds 583 pts, Nifty below 24K
Equity benchmark indices tumbled on Thursday as surging crude oil prices, weak Asian cues and relentless foreign fund outflows battered investor sentiment. The Nifty slipped below the 24,000 mark, weighed down by banking stocks. Most sectoral indices ended in the red, with the Nifty IT index bucking the trend. Brent crude climbed to around $120 per barrel amid rising fears of supply disruptions linked to potential curbs on Irans ports, fuelling inflation concerns in India. Global markets offered little support, pressured by elevated energy prices and uncertainty over the Federal Reserves policy stance. Meanwhile, a sharp slide in the rupee to a record low added to the strain on domestic equities.
Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights: Sensex, Nifty end higher but off highs; midcaps underperform
Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights: Benchmark indices ended higher on Wednesday but trimmed gains from intraday highs, with frontline stocks outperforming the broader market. The Sensex rose 609 points to close at 77,496, while the Nifty gained 182 points to settle above 24,150. Gains were led by ITC, Tech Mahindra, Reliance Industries, Maruti Suzuki and Coal India.
Stocks to Watch for April 24: Infosys, Tata Capital, LTM, Adani Energy Solutions, Cyient and more
Infosys, LTIMindtree, Tata Capital, Adani Energy Solutions, Cyient, Mahindra Logistics and Himadri Speciality Chemical post mixed Q4, key earnings from Reliance and others due April 24. Here are few stocks to keep an eye on ahead of Friday's trading session.
Why market fell today? Sensex slumps 760 points, Nifty below 24,400 despite ceasefire extension. 7 key reasons
Indian markets turned negative on Wednesday as investor caution persisted despite a ceasefire deadline extension by Donald Trump. IT stocks led the decline after weak earnings from HCL Technologies, dragging peers like Infosys, Tata Consultancy Services, and Tech Mahindra lower. However, defensive names such as Hindustan Unilever and NTPC posted gains.
PPFAS Portfolio Churn: Rajeev Thakkar-led fund house laps up large-cap banks, sells these two RIL group stocks in March
PPFAS Mutual Fund increased its holdings in HDFC Bank amid market volatility, while offloading Reliance Group stocks worth ₹730 crore. Check key portfolio changes in March.
Indian fund outperforming 98% of peers bets on defense stocks
A $3 billion fund at Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Co. is backing Indian defense stocks, wagering that geopolitical tensions will boost local arms production and support the government’s efforts to lower reliance on imports.
Sensex drops 300 points, Nifty below 22,650 as Trump's threats to Iran push oil above $110/barrel
Indian stock market got off to a negative start after US President Donald Trump's increased threats towards Iran. Consequently, oil prices surged above $110 per barrel. Major companies like IndiGo, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and Reliance Industries experienced significant losses.
West Asia Crisis: Indian paper industry faces rising energy cost, export disruption
India's paper sector confronts rising energy expenses and potential export market disruptions. West Asia is a significant buyer of Indian paper and paperboard. Geopolitical tensions in the region are impacting energy supplies and chemical imports. Export-oriented nations like China and Indonesia may divert surplus paper to India, creating price pressure on domestic manufacturers.
Reliance Industries shares offer valuation comfort, Morgan Stanley sees upside risks
Morgan Stanley noted in its report that even as global refiners and Asian chemical stocks have re-rated, Reliance Industries continues to trade at a discount to its local peers.
Market correction a chance to rebalance portfolios, India may outperform from April: Quant MF
Sandeep Tandon, Founder & CIO of Quant Mutual Fund, says crude’s sharp spike may peak near $120–130 and remain elevated in the near term but is unlikely to sustain beyond a few months. He expects global markets to stay weak through 2026, while India could outperform from April after recent underperformance. Tandon advises investors to stay calm and use volatility to rebalance portfolios, adding selectively to sectors such aspharma, power, telecom, and select PSUs.
Stocks to Watch for March 9: Meesho, Go Digit, Tata Power, Yes Bank and more
Tata Power partners with Salesforce for digital transformation. Yes Bank appoints Vinay Tonse as MD and CEO (designate) from March 2026. Dr. Reddy's cleared by US DOJ. Tencent Cloud Europe BV sells 1% stake in PB Fintech. R Systems declares interim dividend. Kotak Mahindra appoints Anup Kumar Saha as Director. GNFC's neem urea production hit by RLNG issues. UltraTech acquires 26.2% stake in Sunsure Solarpark. RITES revises estimates for Mysuru–Hassan–Mangaluru electrification. Sanjeev Kumar S relieved as CFO of Kirloskar Electric.
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.