Stock Market Highlights: After a green-run on Tuesday, markets ended positive on Wednesday as well. This comes amid positive investors' sentiment as US President Donald Trump paused strikes on Iranian energy sites for 5 days. Reports claiming ongoing US-Iran negotiations also lifted spirits.
At the close, the Nifty50 was trading 394 points higher, and the Sensex was trading 1,205 points higher. However, the rupee opened 6 paise weaker at 93.94 against US dollar on Wednesday. It settled at 93.87 a dollar on Tuesday.
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Stock Market Highlights: Sensex Soars 1,205 Points
The BSE Sensex index surged 1,205 points or 1.63 per cent to end at 75,273.45 as a drop in crude oil prices and a rally in Asian markets sparked hopes of de-escalation in the West Asia war.
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Check 3 PM market update
At 3:00 pm, the Nifty 50 was trading 392.85 points or 1.71 per cent higher at 23,296, and the Sensex was trading 1,442.02 points or 1.54 per cent higher at 75,264.71.
Stock Market Live: Kotak Bank Responds To Fraud Allegations
The bank said, "Following instructions from the Municipal Corporation of Panchkula, Kotak Mahindra Bank initiated a detailed reconciliation of fixed deposits and linked bank accounts maintained by the Municipal Corporation. As part of this exercise, the Bank has confirmed, based on records examined so far, that all account opening processes, KYC documentation, authorised signatories and instructions received from the Municipal Corporation were in order, and that the accounts and transactions were handled in strict adherence to due process and applicable banking norms."
The lender added, "A significant portion of the amounts under review has already been reconciled with the Municipal Corporation, and the reconciliation process is continuing in an orderly manner. Further, in keeping with its governance standards and to ensure that the matter is examined independently and comprehensively, the Bank has filed a formal complaint with the Panchkula Police. The Bank is cooperating fully with the Municipal Corporation, government authorities and law enforcement agencies in this process."
Government To Hold Inter-Ministerial Briefing On West Asia At 3 PM
The government will hold an inter-ministerial press conference at 3 PM today on recent developments in West Asia.
Stock Market Live Updates: Check Nifty50 Gainers
Stock Market LIVE Updates: MCX shares rise over 3%
Shares of Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) surged more than 3 per cent amid a broader market rally.
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Check 2 PM Market update
At 02:00 pm, the BSE Sensex was trading at 75,708.49 levels, up by 1,640.04 points or 2.21 per cent, while the NSE Nifty 50 was at 23,432.70 levels, up 520.30 points or 2.27 per cent.
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Zerodha doubles brokerage fees on select F&O trades from April 1
Zerodha has likely doubled the brokerage charges for certain intraday derivatives trades to Rs 40 per order, effective April 1, 2026, pivoting from its long-standing low-cost pricing model.
Stock Market Live Updates: Japan's Nikkei Surges
Japan's Nikkei share average rose the most in a week on Wednesday, supported by cautious optimism that the Middle East crisis could move toward a potential settlement after recent volatility.
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Check 1 pm Market Update
At 1:00 pm, the Nifty50 was trading 2.04 per cent or 465.35 points higher at 23,377.65, and the Sensex was trading 1,471.83 points or 1.95 per cent higher at 75,522.75.
Share Market Today: RBI steps in as rupee near record lows
The central bank likely intervened to support the rupee on Wednesday as heavy dollar demand linked to maturing non-deliverable forwards (NDFs) that it had relied on to manage volatility in the currency, blunting relief from a pullback in oil prices. The likely intervention via state-run banks, traders said, helped the South Asian currency hold above its record low of 93.98 per dollar to last quote at 93.96, down 0.1 per cent on the day.
Stock Market Live Updates: Check Top BSE Sensex Gainers
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Indian refiners buy 60 mn barrels of Russian oil for April amid Iran war
Indian refiners have reportedly bought about 60 million barrels of Russian oil for delivery next month, easing supply concerns as the West Asia war chokes flows.
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Stock Market LIVE Updates: HDFC Bank Gains 3%
Shares of India's largest private lender, HDFC Bank, extended gains for a second consecutive session on Wednesday, March 25, rising over 3 per cent to hit an intraday high of Rs 791.35 on the NSE.
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Nifty Gainers At This Hour
In the Nifty50 index, 49 constituents gained, except Tech Mahindra. Shriram Finance, Adani Enterprises, and Trent were the top three gainers.
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Stock Market Live Updates: Gold rates in physical markets
Delhi: Standard gold (22 carat) prices in Delhi stand at Rs 1,04,912/8 grams while pure gold (24 carat) prices stand at Rs 1,14,440/8 grams.
Mumbai: Standard gold (22 carat) prices in Mumbai stand at Rs 1,04,792/8 grams while pure gold (24 carat) prices stand at Rs 1,14,320/8 grams.
Chennai: Standard gold (22 carat) prices in Chennai stand at Rs 1,05,992/8 grams while pure gold (24 carat) prices stand at Rs 1,15,640/8 grams.
Hyderabad: Standard gold (22 carat) prices in Hyderabad stand at Rs 1,04,792/8 grams while pure gold (24 carat) prices stand at Rs 1,14,320/8 grams.
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Gold, Silver ETFs Rise Up To 6%
Buyers returned to invest in gold and silver exchange-traded funds (ETFs), which rose up to 6 per cent during early deals on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, as indications of de-escalation in the West Asian conflict improved investor sentiment.
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Nifty MidCap Gainers & Losers
Godfrey Phillips India, The Phoenix Mills, and Housing & Urban Develop Corporation were the top gainers in the Nifty MidCap 100 gainers.
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Check 10 am Market Update
At 10:00 am, the Nifty50 was trading 1.61 per cent or 369.40 points higher at 23,279.35, and the Sensex was trading 1.56 per cent or 1,57.97 points higher at 75,232.62.
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Stock Market LIVE Updates: Investors gain Rs 7.25 trillion as markets surge on hopes of end to West Asia war
The market-cap of all BSE-listed companies rose Rs 7.25 trillion to Rs 429.49 trillion from Rs 422.24 trillion at the close of Tuesday's session.
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Stock Markets LIVE: Brent crude oil futures fall by 4.79% to $95 per barrel
US President Donald Trump on Monday surprised everyone by directing the Defense Department to suspend all military strikes on Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure for five days, in view of ongoing meetings and discussions with Iran.
The decline in crude prices is expected to continue, as it raises the possibility of safe passage for over 700 ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz. To tackle this challenge arising from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, the Indian government has activated alternative arrangements for oil imports.
Stock Market LIVE: Nifty opens above 23,000
The NSE Nifty50 index opened above 23,050 and extended gains to trade around 23,146 levels, up 252 points or 1 per cent in early deals.
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InvestorAi Strategic View - 25 March 2026
The Thesis
Our AI has rotated. After four consecutive days anchored in downstream oil, today's signals have pivoted decisively toward domestic power infrastructure and energy security - COAL INDIA, POWER GRID, and PTC INDUSTRIES lead the book. With Brent pulling back to ~$97 from its $112 peak on Trump's five-day pause, the immediate crude panic is fading. But the models aren't chasing the relief rally. Instead, they're positioning for the second-order trade: India's structural energy vulnerability exposed by the crisis. Nifty bounced 400 points yesterday to 22,912, VIX has eased to ~25, and Thursday's F&O expiry will force aggressive unwinding. The signal is clear - pivot from trading the crisis to owning the domestic rebuild.
Where We're Concentrated
Power and energy infrastructure dominate - COAL INDIA, POWER GRID, and PTC INDUSTRIES form a cluster around India's domestic energy backbone. This is a structural play: the Hormuz crisis has exposed India's import dependence, and coal-fired and grid infrastructure names are being re-rated as energy security assets. A secondary cluster in domestic consumption and real estate (LODHA, BBTC) suggests the models also see the relief rally broadening into rate-sensitive names if crude stays below $100. MAX FINANCIAL persists for a second day - the only repeat signal this week - reinforcing the insurance-as-defensive-income thesis. The trade breaks if crude reverses above $110 on a collapse of Trump's pause, which would snap the market back into crisis mode and render the pivot premature.
Conviction Picks
COAL INDIA Highest Conviction
India's energy security stock. The Hormuz crisis has reframed domestic coal as a strategic asset, not a sunset sector - and Coal India's pricing power strengthens every day crude stays elevated.
POWER GRID
Grid infrastructure is the bottleneck as India accelerates domestic power capacity. With renewable and thermal additions both ramping, Power Grid's transmission monopoly makes it an essential holdings regardless of which energy source wins.
PTC INDUSTRIES
A high-precision manufacturing play on India's defence and aerospace capex cycle. The crisis has accelerated government procurement timelines, and PTC's superalloy capabilities position it at the centre of the self-reliance push.
MAX FINANCIAL Persistent Signal
Second consecutive day. Life insurance premiums are sticky through market dislocations, and Max Life's embedded value grows quietly while the rest of the financial sector takes a beating around BankNifty's 51,500 breakdown.
LODHA (Macrotech)
The contrarian real estate pick. If crude stays below $100 and RBI gets room to ease, rate-sensitive sectors recover first. Lodha's pre-sales momentum and Mumbai-focused portfolio make it the highest-beta play on that scenario.
One Thing to Watch
Thursday's F&O monthly expiry. With VIX at 25 and ₹90,000 Cr of FII outflows this month, the unwinding will be violent in both directions. Max pain levels and open interest shifts around 22,500-23,000 will determine whether this relief rally has legs or fades into expiry. Watch crude simultaneously - Iran denied talks yesterday and oil is creeping back up. If Brent reclaims $105 before expiry, the bounce is over.
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Stock Market Today: Check Sectoral View
Positive:
- Metals (price rally)
- Oil downstream (oil price ↓)
- Auto, Infra, Ports (export boost)
- Paints, Aviation, Tyres
- Gold finance
Share Market News: Check Market Outlook
- Strong gap-up opening expected
- Short covering possible (F&O expiry)
- Sentiment improving after recent 10% correction
