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Indian stock market: 10 key things that changed for market overnight - Gift Nifty, US-Iran war, gold rate to oil prices
Gift Nifty was trading around 23,177 level, a premium of nearly 122 points from the Nifty futures’ previous close, indicating a positive start for the Indian stock market indices.
Market Trading Guide: Buy ACME Solar and Ather Energy on Friday for gains up to 14%
Nifty tumbled amid surging crude oil prices and the Fed’s cautious rate outlook, with technical indicators signaling bearish momentum. Analysts warn of further downside below 23,000, while select stocks like ACME Solar and Ather Energy show bullish breakout potential.

Electric mobility stocks led by JBM Auto surge up to 14% on strong volumes
JBM Auto's shares are also the third-most traded on the Nifty 500 currently, behind HDFC Bank and Eternal.

'Consistent Compounder' insurance stock can rise another 24%, Motilal Oswal says
SBI Life has been a consistent compounder, with annualised premium equivalent growth at a compound annual growth rate of 15% between FY20 and FY25, compared to 6% for the overall industry.

Vinay Rajani of HDFC Sec suggests Hero MotoCorp, Oberoi Realty shares to sell in the near-term
The Nifty 50 and Sensex rose on March 16, recovering from a challenging week. However, high crude oil prices amid geopolitical tensions are causing investor caution. Nifty 50 has seen a significant decline recently, raising concerns about future economic stability and investor confidence.

Auto sales show strong demand after GST cut; rupee weakness may support IT margins, says BNP Paribas
India’s auto sector is seeing sustained demand growth after the GST rate cut, according to BNP Paribas analyst Kumar Rakesh. February data shows about 25% growth in two-wheelers and passenger vehicles, indicating that lower prices are boosting volumes and supporting demand across segments. Rakesh said the trend appears sustainable in the near to medium term. A weaker rupee could support IT services margins, though AI-related productivity demands and cost pressures may offset part of the benefit.

SBI Life, HDFC Life, ICICI Prudential shares in focus as June premium growth picks up: Kotak
Overall annualised premium equivalent (APE) growth for private players improved to 18% YoY in June, while industry APE growth stood at 15% YoY, compared with 11-12% in May

Auto, banking stocks power market rally; Eicher Motors jumps 5%, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank among top Nifty drivers
The Nifty Auto index emerged as the top sectoral gainer, rising more than 2 percent; while banking indices gained over 1.5 percent each. HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and Bajaj Finance were the three largest contributors to Nifty gains, collectively accounting for nearly 70 points.

Closing Bell: Sensex, Nifty end flat amid volatility; pharma, oil & gas gain, media falls
Bharat Electronics, Adani Ports, Sun Pharma, Bharti Airtel, Maruti Suzuki were among major gainers on the Sensex, while losers were Power Grid Corporation, Trent, Bajaj Finserv, HDFC Bank and Eternal. Among sectors, auto, pharma, oil & gas, PSU Bank telecom, metal added 0.4-1%, while media index shed 0.7%. Nifty Midcap index rose 0.6%, while smallcap index ended flat.

Tata Motors PV stock crashes nearly 10%, top Nifty loser today as investors react to JLR FY27 outlook
The sharp fall in Tata Motors PV stock came after Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) released its FY27 outlook. JLR said it expects revenue growth of 13 percent in FY27, while EBIT margin is seen at 4 percent. JLR said it is targeting double-digit revenue growth over the medium term.

Nifty IT slumps 6%, Infosys, TCS stocks crash up to 8% as Accenture guidance cut sparks sell-off
Nifty IT slumped as much as 6 percent on Friday morning after Accenture cut revenue growth guidance, with the stocks of Infosys, Tech Mahindra and TCS falling up to 8 percent and emerging as the top losers on benchmark Nifty 50 index.

Closing Bell: Market sinks on ceasefire worries; Nifty below 23,800, Sensex tanks 950 pts
On the sectoral front, oil & gas, PSU Bank, Infra, Consumer Durables, and Private Bank shed between 0.4-2%, while metal, power, pharma added 0.5-1%. L&T, Interglobe Aviation, HDFC Bank, Shriram Finance, Jio Financial are among biggest losers on the Nifty, while gainers included Dr Reddy's Labs, Hindalco, Bajaj Auto, Bharat Electronics, ONGC. Nifty Midcap and Smallcap ended on a flat note.