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GIFT Nifty down 550 points; here's the trading setup for today's session
Indian equity markets closed strong on March 18, with benchmarks extending their upward trend. Analysts suggest the index holding above Wednesday's low of 23,618 will pave the way for further gains towards 24,000 and 24,300. Volatility eased as India VIX fell sharply below 20.
Coal India's arm CMPDIL raises ₹470 cr via anchor investors ahead of IPO
Central Mine Planning and Design Institute (CMPDIL), an arm of state-owned Coal India, on Wednesday said it has mobilised Rs 470 crore from anchor investors, ahead of its initial share-sale opening for public subscription. Life Insurance Corporation (LIC), Nippon India Mutual Fund (MF), Edelweiss MF, ICICI Prudential MF, Baring Private Equity India Fund, General Insurance Corporation of India and Edelweiss Life Insurance Corporation are among the anchor investors, according to a circular uploaded on BSE's website. Also, Societe Generale, Citigroup, Goldman Sachs and BNP Paribas Financial Markets participated in the anchor round. As per the circular, the state-owned firm allotted 2.73 crore equity shares to 22 funds at Rs 172 per piece, aggregating the transaction size to Rs 469.74 crore. Of these funds, LIC has been allocated shares to the tune of Rs 105 crore. CMPDIL's Rs 1,842-crore initial public offering (IPO) will open for subscription on March 20 and conclude on March 24. T
Centrum Group sells housing finance arm to Weaver Services
Centrum Group has sold its housing finance subsidiary, Centrum Housing Finance. Weaver Services, backed by Premji Invest, acquired a 75% stake. This deal was completed after receiving regulatory approval. Weaver Services also raised Rs 950 crore to fund this acquisition. The capital raise totaled Rs 1,450 crore. Lightspeed Venture Partners co-led the recent funding round.
Centrum Group sells housing finance arm to Weaver Services
Centrum Group has sold its housing finance subsidiary, Centrum Housing Finance. Weaver Services, backed by Premji Invest, acquired a 75% stake. This deal was completed after receiving regulatory approval. Weaver Services also raised Rs 950 crore to fund this acquisition. The capital raise totaled Rs 1,450 crore. Lightspeed Venture Partners co-led the recent funding round.
Stock markets extend winning run to 3rd day; Sensex, Nifty climb nearly 1 pc - The Financial Express
Stock markets extend winning run to 3rd day; Sensex, Nifty climb nearly 1 pcThe Financial Express
Quick Wrap: Nifty Media Index rises 3.35%
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INR crashes to new record low beyond 92.60 mark; Positive equities fail to cap losses
The Indian rupee crashed to fresh lifetime lows on Wednesday, weighed down by a stronger greenback and sustained FII outflows. The rupee slumped 27 paise to close at a record low of 92.67 (provisional) against the US dollar on Wednesday. Elevated crude oil prices in global markets amid intensifying conflict in West Asia further dampened sentiments. Indian shares ended higher for a third consecutive session but failed to cap losses in the counter. The Sensex rose 633 points to close at 76,704 and the Nifty gaining 197 points to settle at 23,778. At the interbank foreign exchange, the local unit opened at 92.42 against the greenback and traded in the range of 92.41-92.48 for most of the session before losing ground at the fag end to close at its record low.
Sensex jumps nearly 3,000 points in 3 days. Has the market found its bottom or too early to celebrate?
Indian markets extended a three-day rally, with Sensex rising over 700 points intraday and Nifty closing at 23,777. Gains were led by IT, realty, and auto stocks amid short covering and sectoral rotation. Analysts caution that resistance near 23,850–24,000 and geopolitical risks, crude prices, and rupee weakness could limit further upside.

Nifty extends recovery for third day led by M&M, RIL; Rupee falls to new low
Markets ended higher for a third straight session led by IT and broader market strength, though off highs, while the rupee weakened sharply to hit a record closing low.
Sensex Today, Stock Market Highlights: Sensex, Nifty End In Green For 3rd Straight Day - NDTV
Sensex Today, Stock Market Highlights: Sensex, Nifty End In Green For 3rd Straight DayNDTVSensex Today | Nifty 50 | Stock Market Live Updates: Sensex surges over 900 pts, Nifty above 23,800; IT a...The Economic TimesClosing Bell: Nifty holds above 23,700, Sensex jumps 633 pts; rupee weakens to record lowMoneycontrol.comStock market today (March 18, 2026): Nifty50 ends above 23,750; BSE Sensex up over 600 pointsThe Times of IndiaSensex, Nifty opening: Stock markets to fall or rally today?India TodaySensex Today Rallies 633 Points | Nifty Above 23,750 | 3 Reasons Why Indian Share Market Is RisingEquitymasterStock recommendations for 19 March from MarketSmith IndiaMintSensex Today | Stock Market Highlights: Nifty settles above 23,750; Sensex gains 633 pointsCNBC TV18Nifty 50, Sensex today: What to expect from Indian stock market in trade on March 17Mint
6 reasons why the markets are rallying today despite global uncertainties: Nifty surges past 23,800, Sensex jumps 900 points - The Financial Express
6 reasons why the markets are rallying today despite global uncertainties: Nifty surges past 23,800, Sensex jumps 900 pointsThe Financial Express
Unique Picks: 10 stocks held by only one MF scheme in February; 4 jumped up to 140%
ETMarkets identified 24 stocks held exclusively by single mutual fund schemes, most declining sharply in FY26, while a few delivered strong gains, highlighting concentrated ownership risks and divergent performance trends.