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Stock Picks Today: Tata Motors, GMR Airports, Polycab, Power Grid And More On Brokerages' Radar
- Mar 19, 2026 07:12 am IST
- Written by: Anas Ali
- NDTV Profit Desk
Check the top brokerage picks of the day heading into trade today
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Brent Crude Jumps To $112 As Middle East Conflict Hits Critical Energy Infrastructure
- Mar 19, 2026 07:10 am IST
- Written by: Yukta Baid
- Yukta Baid
Brent crude jumped over 4% intraday to approach $112 per barrel, while US benchmark West Texas Intermediate hovered near $99. Crude prices have surged roughly 50% since the conflict began, driven by fears of prolonged disruption.
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IT Stocks To Buy: Infosys, HCLTech, LTIMindtree Among HDFC Securities Top Picks — Check Full List
- Mar 19, 2026 07:07 am IST
- Written by: Usha Kunji
- HDFC Securities Institutional Equities
HDFC Securities stays constructive that the IT services model survives, with Gen-AI models ultimately unlocking net-new opportunities worth $300-400 billion.
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Social Media Impacts Youth Wellbeing, Girls Most Affected: UN Report
- Mar 19, 2026 07:04 am IST
- Agence France-Presse
This year's World Happiness Report highlighted the impact of social media as many countries impose or mull legislative restrictions on social media use for young people.
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Gudi Padwa 2026 Bank Holiday: Are Banks Open Or Closed In Maharashtra On March 19?
- Mar 19, 2026 07:00 am IST
- Written by: StoryTailors
- Edited by: Jay Pandya
- NDTV Profit News
Apart from Maharashtra, banks will remain shut on March 19 in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Manipur, Jammu and Kashmir, Goa and Andhra Pradesh.
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Five Stocks To Buy: Jio Financial Services, REC, PB Fintech, Finolex Cables And Eternal
Top picks include financial services player Jio Financial Services, state-run power financier REC, fintech major PB Fintech (Policybazaar), along with Finolex Cables and Eternal.
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Stocks To Watch Today: Infosys, ICICI Bank, TVS Motor, Tata Communications, Delhivery
- Mar 19, 2026 07:00 am IST
- Written by: Khushi Maheshwari
- NDTV Profit Research
Rajputana Stainless will also be in focus as shares list on the exchanges.
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Woman Says Bengaluru Metro Feels Like 'Luxury' After Travelling In 'Warm' And 'Crowded' London Tube
- Mar 19, 2026 06:56 am IST
- Edited by: Abhinav Singh
A viral Instagram video compares London Tube's lack of air conditioning to Bengaluru Metro's fully air-conditioned trains and stations, highlighting cultural differences in comfort.
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US-Iran War News Live Updates: Strikes Hit Largest Natural Gas Field In Iran; Tehran Launches More Attacks
- Mar 19, 2026 06:45 am IST
- Written by: Soumil Kamat
- Soumil Kamat
The US Israel Iran conflict enters its 20th day with no signs of de escalation as Iran attacks energy facilities in Qatar and the Persian Gulf region.
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GIFT Nifty Indicates Sharp Opening Fall For Nifty 50 As Oil Hits $112
- Mar 19, 2026 06:44 am IST
- Written by: Shubhayan Bhattacharya
- Shubhayan Bhattacharya
The GIFT Nifty was up 81 points at 23,290 as of 6:30 a.m. Thursday. The Nifty settled at 23,777 on Wednesday, up 0.8%.
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Stock Market News Today Live Updates: GIFT Nifty Suggests Gap-Down Open; Brent Crude Tops $110 A Barrel
- Mar 19, 2026 06:41 am IST
- Written by: Anirudh Saligrama
- Edited by: Anirudh Saligrama
- Anirudh Saligrama
The GIFT Nifty, an early indicator of Nifty 50's performance, traded at 23,231, compared to the Wednesday's Index close of 23,777.
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Asian Stocks Decline As Oil's Surge Saps Sentiment: Markets Wrap
- Mar 19, 2026 06:35 am IST
- Bloomberg News
Brent crude rose above $111 per barrel as strikes between Iran and Israel on critical energy facilities, which includeddamageto the world's largest LNG export plant in Qatar, raised concerns of a more lasting impact from the conflict.
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Death Stranding 2: On the Beach PC Release – System Requirements, Features and All You Need to Know
- Mar 19, 2026 06:00 am IST
- Written by: Shaurya Tomer
- Edited by: David Delima
Death Stranding 2 has officially arrived on PC. It brings Hideo Kojima’s ambitious sequel to a wider audience beyond consoles. The sequel to the 2019 game once again puts players in the shoes of Sam Porter Bridges, returning to its signature “delivery-driven” gameplay. Now available on PC, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach offers enhanced visuals, performance options, and expanded accessibility.
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Stock Market Today: All You Need To Know Before Going Into Trade On March 19
- Mar 19, 2026 06:00 am IST
- Written by: Pratiksha Thayil, Yukta Baid
- Edited by: Hemarghya Bal
- NDTV Profit Research
Stocks in the news, big brokerage calls of the day, complete trade setup and much more!
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Happy Chaitra Navratri 2026: Wishes, Messages, Greetings And Status To Share With Loved Ones
- Mar 19, 2026 05:45 am IST
- Written by: StoryTailors
- Edited by: Jay Pandya
- NDTV Profit Trending Desk
So as the world is set to immerse in the festivities of Navratri, we have compiled some heartfelt wishes, meaningful messages, and greetings.
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US Weighs Military Reinforcements As Iran War Enters Possible New Phase
- Mar 19, 2026 05:43 am IST
- Reuters
President Donald Trump's administration is considering deploying thousands of US troops to reinforce its operation in the Middle East, as the US military prepares for possible next steps in its campaign against Iran,
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FBI Hunts For Indian National In Mail, Wire Fraud Conspiracy
- Mar 19, 2026 05:11 am IST
- Press Trust of India
The Federal Bureau of Investigation of the US on Wednesday said it has launched a hunt for Indian national Kalpeshkumar Rasikbhai Patel for allegedly defrauding multiple victims between 2017 and 2021.
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Happy Gudi Padwa 2026: Top 40 Wishes, Messages, Greetings And Status To Share With Friends And Family
- Mar 19, 2026 05:00 am IST
- Written by: StoryTailors
- Edited by: Aditya Nath Jha
- NDTV Profit Trending Desk
This year, the auspicious occasion of Gudi Padwa is being celebrated on Thursday, March 19. Here are some Happy Gudi Padwa 2026 wishes and greetings.
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Qatar Expels Iranian Embassy Staff Over Gas Facility Attack
- Mar 19, 2026 04:31 am IST
- Asian News International
Qatar has declared the military and security attaches at the Iranian Embassy, along with their staff, "persona non grata" and has requested that they leave the country within 24 hours.
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GIFT Nifty Falls Nearly 3% After US Fed Rate Decision, Iran's Warning Of Attack On Gulf Oil Facilities
- Mar 19, 2026 01:41 am IST
- Written by: Pratiksha Thayil
- Pratiksha Thayil
GIFT Nifty as of 1:32 a.m. was trading at 23,192.50, down 2.55% or 597 points, slipping near the 23,200 mark.