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Stock market today: Gift Nifty, US-Iran war, India VIX to gold, silver rates; five stocks to buy or sell — 20 March 2026
Stock market today: Experts have recommended these five stocks to buy today — Safari Industries, Thomas Cook, ONGC, Power Grid Corporation, and OIL
Vinit Sambre positive on insurance, private banks; favors IT firms on skilling and capital disciplin
Vinit Sambre, Head of Equities, DSP Mutual Fund, which manages funds worth $24.30 billion for the period of October-December 2025, said recent market volatility has brought valuations to more reasonable levels, with macro indicators like credit growth and auto sales still improving. He expects growth to recover after near-term disruptions and sees opportunities emerging in IT and BFSI. While uncertainty remains due to global risks, he suggests gradual equity allocation, maintaining a balanced approach with diversified funds and selective deployment as clarity improves.
Rs 5 lakh crore added! Sensex jumps 600 pts, Nifty closes near 23,800; 4 factors behind today's D-St surge
Indian stock markets surged for a third consecutive session, with the Sensex and Nifty 50 climbing significantly. This rally was driven by easing oil prices, positive global market sentiment, and declining bond yields. Investors are also engaging in value buying after a recent selloff.
Sensex rises over 500 points, Nifty opens above 23,700 as investors cheer easing oil prices
Indian stock markets extended gains for a third consecutive session, with the Sensex and Nifty 50 opening higher. Easing oil prices, following an agreement to resume exports from Turkey's Ceyhan port, and a decline in US bond yields boosted investor sentiment. Global markets also showed positive movement, though geopolitical tensions in the Middle East persist.
SBI MF buys 4% in Urban Company via bulk deals; Wellington, others pare stake
SBI Mutual Fund acquired a 4% stake in Urban Company for ₹632 crore through bulk deals, while existing investors including Wellington and DF International Partners pared holdings in the company.
Too early to call market bottom; prefer gradual investing via SIPs and funds: Anand Shah
Anand Shah of ICICI Prudential AMC, which manages funds worth ₹28,318 crore as of February 28, 2026, advises investors to avoid deploying cash aggressively as markets may not have bottomed yet. He recommends gradual allocation through SIPs or staggered investments, using a mix of ETFs and mutual funds rather than direct stock picking. Amid inflation, rising energy prices, and global shifts, Shah prefers value over growth and asset-heavy businesses. Commodity producers may benefit, while consumers like autos could face pressure.
Too early to see shift from equities to FDs: Federal Bank CEO KVS Manian
Speaking to CNBC-TV18 on the sidelines of the 21st India Business Leader Awards, KVS Manian, MD and CEO of Federal Bank, said it is too early to see investors moving money from equities back to fixed deposits. A Balasubramanian, MD and CEO of Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC, added that mutual fund investors continue to see healthy three- and five-year returns, helping keep inflows steady despite recent market volatility.
Stock Market Highlights: Rs 9.5 Lakh Crore Investor Wealth Wiped Out As Oil Shock Rattles Markets - NDTV
Stock Market Highlights: Rs 9.5 Lakh Crore Investor Wealth Wiped Out As Oil Shock Rattles MarketsNDTVSensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Highlights: Sensex plunges 1,470 pts, Nifty below 23,200; Tata Ste...The Economic TimesIndia's equity benchmarks confirm correction on Iran war, crude prices; technicals weakenReutersStock market crash today (March 12, 2026): Nifty50 ends below 23,650; BSE Sensex down over 800 points onThe Times of IndiaSensex, Nifty opening: Will stock market rise or fall today?India TodayIran war drags down everything, everywhere all at once for India Inc.—from Sensex to Nifty 50 and Rupee | Business NewsHindustan TimesIndian stock market: 10 things that changed overnight - Gift Nifty, US-Iran war, oil prices to global markets sell-offMintStock Market Highlights: Dalal Street bleeds as Sensex sinks 1,380 pts; Nifty below 23,150CNBC TV18Stock Market Closing: Sensex Tanks 1,340 Points, Nifty Below 23,900 On Oil Supply Fear Amid US-Iran WarNews18
Nifty IT hurtles toward historic 8-week bloodbath: AI death knell or ultimate bear trap?
Indian IT stocks are experiencing an unprecedented losing streak. This has wiped out significant market value and ignited a debate about artificial intelligence's future impact. Some investors see a major buying opportunity amid the sell-off. Foreign investors have exited, but one large mutual fund is aggressively buying. Analysts are divided on the sector's outlook.
INR recovers from record lows but settles beyond 92/$ mark
The Indian rupee recovered from record low levels and settled with a loss of 16 paise at 92.17 (provisional) against the US dollar on Thursday as global crude oil prices stayed on an upward trajectory amid the raging war in West Asia. A stronger greenback and volatility in the domestic equity markets further weighed on the rupee, which was already on a weak footing in early trade due to heavy foreign fund outflows. Indian shares fell sharply on Thursday to extend losses from the previous session as the prospect of a quick end to the war in West Asia thinned and trade tensions resurfaced. At close, the Sensex declined 829.29 points, or 1.08 per cent, to settle at 76,034.42, taking its two-day decline to 2,171.56 points. While the Nifty slipped 227.70 points, or 0.95 per cent, to close at 23,639.15, it slipped 2.56% in two sessions. At the interbank foreign exchange, the local unit opened at 92.25 but kept slipping to touch its record intra-day low against the greenback at 92.36. ...
Sensex drops 829 pts, Nifty below 23,650 amid West Asia tensions, crude surge
The key equity benchmarks ended sharply lower on Thursday, extending their decline for the second consecutive session. Market sentiment remained weak amid escalating tensions between Iran and Israel, which pushed crude oil prices higher. Continued selling by foreign institutional investors, a rise in bond yields and the rupee hitting a record low against the dollar also pressured domestic equities. Global cues remained subdued, with weakness in international markets adding to the cautious mood among investors. The Nifty ended below the 23,650 level, dragged by losses in auto, FMCG and private banking stocks.
AlphaGrep gets Sebi approval to launch mutual fund business
AlphaGrep has received approval from Sebi to launch its mutual fund business, aiming to provide retail investors with access to sophisticated investment tools.