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Stocks in news: Kwality Walls, AU Small Finance Bank, YES Bank, PB Fintech, Tata Power
Indian markets faced pressure on Friday, losing some recent gains due to cautious global sentiment and profit-taking. Several companies like PB Fintech, Kwality Walls, Cipla, AU Small Finance Bank, YES Bank, and Tata Power are in focus. Block deals occurred in PB Fintech. Kwality Walls reported Q3FY26 revenue. Cipla is recalling medication in the US.

PFC shares fall after it transfers Saswad Transmission to Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission
Power Finance Corporation sold Saswad Transmission to Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission for ₹3.79 crore; shares fell 2% to ₹412.20.
Chris Wood picks IndiGo, Adani Power in India portfolio reshuffle
Jeffries' Christopher Wood has reshuffled his India portfolio, adding Adani Power and InterGlobe Aviation (IndiGo) while exiting Home First Finance and Le Travenues Technology (Ixigo). The ace investor remains overweight on India, citing reforms, strong domestic flows and long-term structural opportunity.

Explained — The key factor behind today's fall in Cholamandalam and rise in CG Power & Tube Investment
According to a Moneycontrol report, Vellayan Subbiah will give up his exposure linked to Cholamandalam Investment and Finance, while consolidating his position in both Tube Investments of India and CG Power.
Centre sets up high-level panel to steer merger of Power Finance Corporation, REC
A high-level committee and a working group have been established to oversee and study the merger of Power Finance Corporation (PFC) and REC. This move aims to enhance scale and efficiency in public sector NBFCs, with the new entity remaining government-owned. The working group will focus on integration aspects, while the committee monitors progress for a smooth transition.
Valuation Alert: 10 largecap stocks trading well above Industry PE
Top 10 large-cap stocks are trading well above their industry P/E, signaling high investor confidence, growth expectations, or potential overvaluation across sectors including power, finance, insurance, and consumer goods.Top 10 large-cap stocks are trading well above their industry P/E, signaling high investor confidence, growth expectations, or potential overvaluation across sectors including power, finance, insurance, and consumer goods.

PFC falls nearly 2%, REC dips after boards clear merger scheme
PFC and REC said the merger will create a larger financing entity with an aggregate loan book exceeding Rs 11 lakh crore, aimed at strengthening scale and operational efficiency

Trade Spotlight: How should you trade PFC, GE Vernova, Bharat Forge, APL Apollo Tubes, DLF, and others on March 19?
The market is expected to be negatively impacted by rising oil prices and concerns over a prolonged pause in the Fed funds rate amid inflation worries. Below are some short-term trading ideas to consider.

Buzzing Stocks: Dr Reddy's up 3% despite USFDA observations; Persistent slips 8% on Nagarro acquisition
Power Finance Corporation (PFC) declined about 2 percent after its board approved the scheme of amalgamation of REC with PFC, subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals.

Stocks to Watch Today: HDFC Bank, Granules, J Kumar Infra, GR Infra, Adani Power, JK Lakshmi Cement, Vikran Engg, Prestige Estates, Bajaj Auto in focus on 06 April
Stocks to Watch, 6 Apr: Stocks like HDFC Bank, Bajaj Finance, Axis Bank, Ujjivan Small Finance Bank, IndusInd Bank, Senco Gold, Dabur India, Sobha, Avenue Supermarts, Metropolis Healthcare, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, Bajaj Auto, MOIL, LG Electronics India, Emami, and Granules India will be in focus on April 6.

Closing Bell: Market dives as crude climbs; Sensex slides 829 pts, Nifty below 23,700
Biggest Nifty losers were Eicher Motors, M&M, Maruti Suzuki, Bajaj Finance, UltraTech Cement, while gainers included Coal India, Jio Financial, Adani Enterprises, NTPC, Power Grid Corp. Among sectors, Auto index slipped more than 3%, FMCG index shed 1.7% and Private Bank index declined 1.6%, while Power index gained 2.5%, Energy index rose 2%, Oil & Gas, Metal, Capital Goods rose 0.5% each. The BSE midcap index fell 0.4% and smallcap index shed 0.7%.

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.