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Stock Market News Today Live Updates: GIFT Nifty Hints At Positive Open; Brent Crude Reclaims $100 A Barrel

The GIFT Nifty, an early indicator of Nifty 50's performance, traded at 23,317.50, compared to the index's close of 23,151.10 on Friday.

Stock Market News Today Live Updates: GIFT Nifty Hints At Positive Open; Brent Crude Reclaims $100 A Barrel
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Hello and welcome to our live coverage of stock markets.

The GIFT Nifty, an early indicator of Nifty 50's performance, traded at 23,317.50. On Friday, the Nifty 50 closed 488 points or 2.06% lower at 23,151.10 as the Indian equities had their worst week since June 2022 as escalating conflict in the Middle East and higher energy prices soured investor sentiments. The BSE Sensex shed 1,470 points or 1.93% to settle at 74,563.92.

US crude rose above $100 per barrel as the US weighed possible strikes on Iran's oil export facilities on Kharg Island.. WTI gained 2.64% to $101.32 per barrel, while Brent rose 2.94% to $106.17 per barrel. Elsewhere, Asian markets traded lower. Australia's S&P/ASX 200 fell 0.44%. Japan's Nikkei 225 declined 1.07%, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng index slipped 0.3%. China's CSI 300 was down 0.31%.

Stock Market Live: Central Mine Planning IPO Price Band Set At Rs 163-172

  • Central Mine Planning & Design Institute has fixed the IPO price band at Rs 163 to Rs 172 per share.
  • The offer is an OFS of 10.71 crore shares, taking the total issue size to Rs 1,838 crore.
  • The IPO will open on 20 March and close on 24 March. The stock is scheduled to list on 30 March.

Stock Market Live: Nifty March Futures Fall; SAIL, Sammaan Cap In F&O Ban

  • Nifty March futures fell 2.11% to 23,228.40 and traded at a premium of 77.3 points.
  • For the 17 March expiry, the highest call open interest stood at 25,000, while the highest put open interest was at 21,500.
  • SAIL and Sammaan Capital remained in the F&O ban period.

Stock Market Live: Stocks To Watch On Orders, Approvals And Corporate Updates

Several stocks may remain in focus on fresh orders, regulatory approvals and management changes. Britannia Industries approved the appointment of Rakshit Hargave as CEO and MD, Data Patterns secured a Rs 288 crore order, Seamec’s consortium won a Rs 411 crore contract from ONGC, and Jio Financial Services received IRDAI approval for the Allianz Jio Reinsurance joint venture.

Other names on the watchlist include Nippon Life AMC after DWS agreed to buy a 40% stake in its AIF arm for Rs 733 crore, Ramky Infra after its arm got a Rs 3,000 crore order from MIDC, and VA TECH WABAG and Bajel Projects on fresh order wins. On the downside, Fractal Analytics, Aye Finance and Nephrocare Healthcare Services are set for lock-in expiry, while Salasar Techno, Orient Bell, Aster DM Healthcare, Gillette India, MRPL and Chennai Petroleum may be tracked on company-specific developments.

Stock Market Live: Opening Cues Point To Gap-Down Start

  • Crude oil stayed above $100 per barrel, while Asian markets and US stock futures traded lower.
  • Global bond yields rose and gold ended a two-day losing run.
  • Foreign institutional investors remained net sellers in the cash market for an 11th straight session on Friday. FII short positions stood at 89% versus 88%, the highest level in the March series.

Stock Market Live: US Stock Futures Edge Higher

  • Dow Jones Industrial Average futures rose 153 points, or 0.3%.
  • S&P 500 futures gained 0.3%.
  • Nasdaq-100 futures also added 0.3%.

Stock Market Live: Asian Markets Trade Lower In Early Session

  • Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 fell 0.44%.
  • Japan’s Nikkei 225 declined 1.07%, while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index slipped 0.3%.
  • China’s CSI 300 was down 0.31%.

Stock Market Live: Crude Oil Tops $100

  • US crude rose above $100 per barrel.
  • WTI gained 2.64% to $101.32 per barrel, while Brent rose 2.94% to $106.17 per barrel.
  • Prices moved higher as the US weighed possible strikes on Iran's oil export facilities on Kharg Island.

Stock Market Live: GIFT Nifty Trades Above Friday's Nifty 50 Close

  • GIFT Nifty traded at 23,317.50, above the Nifty 50's close of 23,151.10 on Friday.

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