Sensex, Nifty rise 1% as oil eases amid geopolitical tensions; IT stocks lead gains

Equity benchmark indices continued to gain momentum on Wednesday despite persistent geopolitical uncertainty stemming from the ongoing West Asia conflict, along with sustained foreign fund outflows. The rally was primarily…

Is PhonePe’s IPO pause a calculated move or a valuation-driven decision? Explained

Walmart-backed Indian fintech company PhonePe has temporarily halted its initial public offering () plans due to geopolitical tensions and instability in global capital markets, the firm announced on Monday, March…

GSP Crop Science IPO fully subscribed on final day; QIBs, NIIs drive demand

The IPO of agrochemical maker GSP Crop Science attracted strong investor interest on the final day of bidding, with the initial public offering fully subscribed by midday ahead of closing…

IT stocks lead Nifty rally; market adds over 200 points by noon

Markets extended their three-session recovery into midday trade on Wednesday, with the rising 201.75 points or 0.86 per cent to 23,782.90 and the BSE climbing 694.39 points or 0.91 per…

OMC stocks IOC, BPCL, HPCL gain up to 3% as brokerage flags potential rebound

Shares of state-run oil marketing companies traded positively on Wednesday, tracking improved sentiment amid geopolitical tensions. Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) rose 1 per cent to ₹148.70 on the National Stock…

Vodafone Idea, JP Power, Urban Company, MMTC— These are among the top most traded stocks on the NSE today

Most traded stocks today: Frontline indices, the Sensex and the Nifty 50, jumped higher for the third consecutive session on Wednesday, March 18, on short covering amid positive global cues.…

IT sector enters value zone, says ICICI Securities; Coforge, Mphasis among top mid-cap stocks to buy

Indian IT stocks have witnessed a sharp correction following the launch of advanced Claude Cowork Agentic AI plugins in February 2026. The Nifty IT Index has declined more than 21%…

Edelweiss AMC launches first-ever passive hybrid fund NFO

Edelweiss Asset Management Company has launched the first ever hybrid passive index fund which invests in the Edelweiss Nifty LargeMidcap250 and 8–13 yr G-Sec 70:30 Index Fund. The new fund…

InCred Wealth CEO flags near-term market volatility, backs India’s long-term growth story

Due to ongoing geopolitical tensions and global economic uncertainty, near-term volatility in financial markets is expected to persist. However, aspiring investors should recognise that India’s long-term structural growth story remains…

Small-cap IT stock under ₹50 jumps 6% following rally in the Nifty IT index

Multibagger small-cap IT stock under ₹50 Blue Cloud Softech Solutions surged 6% on Thursday, March 18 following a rally in overall IT space and the broader Indian stock markets. The…