Nifty 50, Sensex today: What to expect from Indian stock market in trade on March 16

https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/nifty-50-sensex-today-what-to-expect-from-indian-stock-market-in-trade-on-march-16-11773596169762.html

At least 10 people are feared dead in a massive fire that erupted in the trauma care department of the SCB Medical College and Hospital in Odisha's Cuttack early on Monday morning.

Read more: https://www.livemint.com/news/india/odisha-tragedy-many-dead-injured-in-scb-medical-college-and-hospital-fire-in-cuttack-cm-majhi-at-spot-11773625899124.html

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has clarified that India has not reached any ‘blanket arrangement’ with Iran regarding the India-flagged vessels that recently passed through the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating conflict in the Middle East.

Read more: https://www.livemint.com/news/india/india-hasnt-reached-a-blanket-arrangement-with-iran-for-vessels-to-pass-strait-of-hormuz-jaishankar-oil-prices-11773632280984.html

Trump on Sunday said that his administration was in contact with seven countries regarding assistance in re-opening the Strait of Hormuz, but declined to name them. Separately, he called on China to help re-open the waterway and warned NATO of consequences if help did not arrive.

Read more: https://www.livemint.com/news/world/trumps-strait-of-hormuz-coalition-australia-japan-rule-out-sending-ships-us-president-looks-to-china-threatens-nato-11773640284582.html

‘They Say I’m What?’ Netanyahu’s Coffee Video Hits Back at Death Rumours But Sparks Deepfake Debate

In a viral clip from a Tel Aviv café on March 15, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu jokingly debunked social media rumors that he’d been assassinated – saying he’s “dying for coffee” and even asking viewers to count his fingers.

But the video itself quickly became controversial. Some online commentators – including Elon Musk’s AI assistant Grok – claimed the footage was a “100% deepfake,” reigniting conspiracy theories.

WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3q9X2FzGt6g

Sunil Gavaskar is proving that age is just a number. A social media user on Twitter (now X) has hailed the packed schedule that the 76-year-old maintained over the past few weeks. The legendary cricketer-commentator’s commitment and enthusiasm have left cricket fans in awe.

Read more: https://www.livemint.com/sports/cricket-news/no-excuses-no-fatigue-at-76-is-sunil-gavaskar-still-working-for-money-check-his-net-worth-11773643007805.html

Sensex surges 1,850 points from day's low, Nifty 50 reclaims 23,500— What drove Indian stock market higher? Explained👇

https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/sensex-surges-1-850-points-from-days-low-nifty-50-reclaims-23-500-what-drove-indian-stock-market-higher-explained-11773653347125.html

Sensex soars 1200 pts, Nifty above 23,400 led by banks, auto, FMCG stocks🚨

Track live market updates here 👇

https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/sensex-today-stock-market-today-gift-nifty-us-iran-war-crude-oil-price-gold-rate-today-silver-rupee-dollar-16-march-2026-11773626500693.html

Major US private credit firms cap redemptions: Should stock market investors be worried?

Read to know 👇
https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/major-us-private-credit-firms-cap-redemptions-should-stock-market-investors-be-worried-11773661828199.html

Want to build immense wealth?

Invest in equities the way you buy gold, says Mira Asset's Swarup Mohanty👇

https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/want-to-build-immense-wealth-invest-in-equities-the-way-you-buy-gold-says-mira-assets-swarup-mohanty-11773397498096.html

US Fed meeting this week: How Federal Reserve may respond to US-Iran war, rising inflation risks👇

https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/us-fed-meeting-this-week-how-federal-reserve-may-respond-to-us-iran-war-rising-inflation-risks-11773644544990.html

Read today's Mint e-paper here: https://epaper.livemint.com

▶️ Oil firms halt credit for supplying fuel
▶️ Agentic AI startups struggle for backers as tech sweeps globe
▶️ Street storm damages portfolios of top investors
▶️ India eases rules at key ports as West Asia crisis continues
▶️ Trade deficit narrows to $27.1 bn in Feb

#WATCH | The LPG tanker Shivalik arrived at Mundra Port in Gujarat on Monday, following transit through the Strait of Hormuz, amid a national shortage exacerbated by the Middle East conflict. Iranian authorities also allowed the Indian-flagged vessel Nanda Devi to pass through the strategic waterway.

Afghanistan-Pakistan War: Death toll in Kabul hospital strike climbs to 400, Pakistan denies targeting civilians

Read more: https://www.livemint.com/news/world/afghanistanpakistan-war-live-death-toll-in-kabul-hospital-strike-climbs-to-400-pakistan-denies-targeting-civilians-11773720770938.html

The Delhi High Court has restrained multiple social media platforms and digital publications from circulating content that allegedly link daughter of Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri — to convicted American sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, ruling that a prima facie case of defamation had been made out.

Read more: https://www.livemint.com/news/india/delhi-hc-orders-youtube-twitter-instagram-to-block-content-linking-hardeep-puris-daughter-himayani-to-jeffrey-epstein-11773728129404.html

Mission Drone Shakti: India plans ₹1,800 crore scheme to supercharge local manufacturing, cut China imports


https://www.livemint.com/industry/mission-drone-shakti-drones-rs-1800-crore-scheme-local-manufacturing-china-imports-accadrone-components-sales-11773714939259.html

LPG gas cylinder eKYC online: Aadhaar biometric authentication now compulsory — here’s how to do it

https://www.livemint.com/news/india/lpg-gas-kyc-online-centre-makes-gas-cylinder-biometric-aadhaar-authentication-compulsory-heres-how-to-do-it-11773734318329.html

With ongoing tensions in the Middle East affecting oil supplies, the Indian government urged consumers to book LPG refills only when necessary.

Check where and how to book LPG cylinder 👇
https://www.livemint.com/news/india/book-lpg-only-when-required-indian-oil-issues-advisory-to-curtail-hoarding-avoid-panic-bookings-11773736178898.html

#MintMarkets | Over two sessions, the Sensex has gained more than 1,500 points, or 2%, while the Nifty 50 has jumped 430 points, or nearly 2%.

Why is stock market rising?
https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/why-is-stock-market-rising-sensex-gains-567-points-jumps-1-500-points-in-2-days-nifty-50-nears-23600-11773741204796.html

#MintMarkets | “Diversification is protection against ignorance. It makes little sense if you know what you are doing.”

Timeless investment tips from Warren Buffett's shareholder letters 👇
https://www.livemint.com/money/personal-finance/diversification-is-protection-against-ignorance-7-investment-lessons-from-warren-buffett-to-ride-waves-of-volatility-11773737658251.html

US Gold Futures has shed more than 4% in March so far despite a US-Iran war. Domestic spot gold prices, as per the MCX data, have declined by more than ₹3,000, or 2%, per 10 grams this month.

https://www.livemint.com/market/commodities/gold-rate-drops-4-in-march-despite-us-iran-war-increased-inflationary-risks-could-an-end-to-war-trigger-a-major-fall-11773736236721.html