GIFT Nifty down 270 points; here's the trading setup for today's session
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Indian stock markets saw significant drops on Friday, halting a recent rally. Concerns over the Middle East conflict, climbing energy costs, and a weakening rupee impacted investor sentiment. Financial, auto, and consumer stocks led the decline. The Nifty closed below 22,800 and the Sensex fell over 1,600 points. Volatility increased as foreign investors sold shares.

Stocks in news: TVS Motor Company, Info Edge, NTPC, NHPC, Coal India, Sammaan Capital, Som Distilleries & Breweries
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Indian markets experienced a sharp decline on Friday, with Nifty and Sensex falling over 2% due to volatility, primarily driven by financials, auto, and consumer stocks. Elevated energy prices and a weakening rupee further impacted investor sentiment.

BSE, SBI among 5 stocks closing below VWAP
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Five Nifty 200 stocks, including BSE and SBI, closed over 1% below their VWAP on March 27, signalling potential bearish momentum. A drop below VWAP indicates increased selling pressure, as prices settle below the day’s volume-weighted average, often seen as a key technical indicator for short-term market direction.

Jubilant Foodworks shares drop 3% as LPG shortage hits Domino's Pizza's India operator
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Jubilant Foodworks faces operational pressure as LPG supply to parts of its Domino’s and Dunkin’ outlets is constrained amid Middle East tensions. The company is switching to alternative energy sources and engaging with oil marketing companies. QSR stocks have declined in March, while India ensures LPG imports remain uninterrupted.

HEG, Graphite India among 5 stocks showing bullish RSI upswing
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Five Nifty 200 stocks, including HEG and Graphite India, showed bullish momentum after gaining over 5% and witnessing an RSI breakout above 50. The RSI uptrend indicates strengthening price momentum, often seen as a signal for potential upside and used by traders to identify short-term buying opportunities.

Gold Silver Rate Today Live Updates (30 March 2026): Silver, gold prices slip up to 0.5% on MCX amid weak bullion sentiment. Check prices in Delhi, Mumbai and other major cities
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Smallcap boom or bust in FY27? Data since 2009 shows 64% rally after every major correction
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Indian smallcap stocks present a contrarian buy signal. Historical patterns show sharp Q4 corrections are followed by substantial rebounds in the subsequent fiscal year. Market data indicates potential for significant gains in FY27. Rate cuts are expected to boost economic growth and company earnings. Despite near-term headwinds, attractive entry points are emerging for patient investors.

Jio Financial Services shares in focus as firm likely to venture into life, general insurance business in 2026
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Jio Financial Services aims to launch general and life insurance businesses by 2026, subject to regulatory approvals, following its entry into the reinsurance sector. The company is currently focused on secured lending to prime customers and distributing third-party unsecured products, with no immediate plans for unsecured or consumer durable lending.

Post-March washout, Nifty’s positive April seasonality faces formidable headwinds from war, rupee & energy risks
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Indian stocks face headwinds in April due to the Iran-Israel conflict, FII outflows, and a weakening rupee. Despite a historically positive April for the Nifty, driven by domestic buying, current technicals suggest persistent downside pressure. FIIs have been net sellers, influenced by global risk-off sentiment.

Hindalco Share Price Live Updates: Hindalco Sees Price Increase Exceeding 5%
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IndusInd Bank Share Price Live Updates: Disclosures under Reg. 29(1) of SEBI (SAST) Regulations, 2011
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Sensex crashes 1,300 pts, Nifty below 22,450: Brent near $120/bbl among 5 key factors behind today's Rs 8 lakh crore D-St rout
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Indian stock markets experienced a sharp decline on Monday. The Sensex and Nifty saw significant drops, wiping out substantial market capitalisation. This downturn was driven by escalating tensions between Iran and the US-Israel, which fueled a rally in oil prices. Major banking and financial stocks were among the top losers.

Bank stocks fall up to 3% as RBI forex clampdown sparks Rs 4,000 crore loss fears
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Banking stocks fell up to 3% after RBI imposed stricter forex position limits, raising concerns over potential mark-to-market losses of Rs 4,000 crore. Analysts warn unwinding large arbitrage trades could hit Q4 earnings, though some market participants believe earlier gains may offset part of the impact.

Jefferies screams buy on HDFC Bank, says valuation attractive after 25% dip
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Jefferies maintains a bullish outlook on HDFC Bank, deeming its current valuation attractive after a significant stock decline. Despite recent concerns, the brokerage reiterates its 'Buy' rating, citing strong fundamentals and growth prospects. They believe the market has overreacted to governance issues, presenting a compelling investment opportunity with substantial upside potential.

$12 billion bloodbath! March marks India's worst-ever FII exodus as war fears trigger panic selling
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Stock Market Crash: Foreign institutional investors have orchestrated a record exodus from Indian equities, withdrawing over $12 billion in March alone. This unprecedented selloff, driven by escalating Gulf war crude prices and a depreciating rupee, has triggered market downgrades and concerns about India's growth outlook.

FIIs back 11 stocks for 3 straight quarters of FY26; 7 turn multibaggers
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Foreign institutional investors have steadily raised stakes in several Indian companies through FY26, signalling conviction despite market volatility. Eleven such stocks delivered returns between 70% and 1,500%, with seven turning multibaggers. The trend highlights how tracking FII activity can help identify outperformers even during broader market corrections.

Commodity Radar: Despite gold's Rs 55,000 fall from peak, only limited upside and not a breakaway rally seen: Here's why
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Gold prices saw a relief rally on Monday, gaining Rs 2,000 per 10 gram after a massive 27% correction from lifetime highs. While geopolitical tensions offer support, rising crude prices and delayed US Fed rate cuts suggest only a limited recovery rather than a fresh breakaway rally for the metal.

Bajaj Finserv, HDFC Bank among 7 Sensex stocks that hit 52-week lows; slip up to 18% in a month
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Investors lose Rs 1.34 lakh cr in FY26 as Sensex slumps 7%, Nifty ends 5% lower; PSU banks shine
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Indian markets ended FY26 in the red amid global uncertainty and domestic pressures, with Nifty falling over 5% and Sensex declining 7%. Persistent foreign outflows, weak earnings, high valuations, and a weakening rupee kept sentiment subdued, while escalating tensions involving Iran further worsened the outlook by driving up energy prices and dampening hopes of US rate cuts.

No one knows which asset class will do well. Nithin Kamath tells what 99% investors should do
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Nithin Kamath says predicting winning asset classes is futile, urging investors to diversify and stay invested long-term amid volatility. Weak markets, foreign outflows, rising oil prices and currency pressures are keeping sentiment fragile and downside risks elevated in near term.

Bank FD tally in Q3 falls to 2-year low, total deposit base growth also slips
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Bank fixed deposit growth slowed to a two-year low in the December quarter. Private banks led deposit collection. This slowdown may increase funding costs for lenders. However, current and savings account deposits saw improved growth. Experts predict a shift back to fixed deposits due to geopolitical events.