Benchmark indices ended Thursday's trading session with gains.
Sensex closed the session 0.41% higher at 77,606.43
Nifty 50 closed the session 0.45% higher at 23,591.95
Nifty Bank, PSU Bank, Metal, FMCG, Oil and Gas, Realty, snaps 2 days losing streak
Nifty Pharma ends lower for the 3rd day.
Nifty Micap150 gains 0.4% for the day, led by Thermax, Hitachi Energy
Nifty PSU Bank emerged as top sectoral gainer for the day, led by Bank of Baroda, PNB.
Nifty Midcap 150, Smallcap 250 snaps two days losing streak.
Benchmark indices ended Thursday's trading session with gains.
Sensex closed the session 0.41% higher at 77,606.43
Nifty 50 closed the session 0.45% higher at 23,591.95
Nifty Bank, PSU Bank, Metal, FMCG, Oil and Gas, Realty, snaps 2 days losing streak
Nifty Pharma ends lower for the 3rd day.
Nifty Micap150 gains 0.4% for the day, led by Thermax, Hitachi Energy
Nifty PSU Bank emerged as top sectoral gainer for the day, led by Bank of Baroda, PNB.
Nifty Midcap 150, Smallcap 250 snaps two days losing streak.
Rupee weakened 7 paise to close at 85.78 against US dollar
It ended at 85.71 a dollar on Wednesday
Source: Bloomberg
Benchmark indices near market close were trading higher. Nifty 50 was up 0.45% at 23,593.70 and Sensex was up 0.43% at 77,622.78
To see 35% to 40% increase in bed capacity in 3-5 years vs FY24 levels
Current investment strategies of the industry aim to promote ongoing growth
Most expansion are brownfield projects; focus on operation & maintenance expansions
Players currently appear well-positioned to achieve profitable growth
Corp hospital chains to see a 10-12% YoY sales growth in FY25, FY26
Corp hospital chains to see a 5-6% rise in avg revenue/ occupied bed
Corp hospital chains to see a 100-200 basis point improvement
The company is in pact with REC Power Development to acquire 100% stake in Mahan Transmission
MTL to evacuate 1,230 MW of power from Adani Power’s upcoming 1,600 MW expansion units at Mahan in Singrauli & feed into state grid
Source: Exchange filing
The company is in pact with REC Power Development to acquire 100% stake in Mahan Transmission
MTL to evacuate 1,230 MW of power from Adani Power’s upcoming 1,600 MW expansion units at Mahan in Singrauli & feed into state grid
Source: Exchange filing

Near market close on Thursday, most sectors were trading green except Nifty Auto and Nifty Pharma. Nifty PSU bank was the top gainer.
Near market close on Thursday, most sectors were trading green except Nifty Auto and Nifty Pharma. Nifty PSU bank was the top gainer.

Zen Technologies share price rose 2.44% as the company received Rs 152 crore order for supply of integrated Air Defence combat simulator for L70 gun from Ministry Of Defence.
Zen Technologies share price rose 2.44% as the company received Rs 152 crore order for supply of integrated Air Defence combat simulator for L70 gun from Ministry Of Defence.

Blue Star's Managing Director has indicated that the company may increase room air-conditioner prices by 4-5% in April due to volatility in metal prices and forex rates.
Source: Informist
Newgen Software's US-based arm has secured a five-year contract worth $1.38 million. The company's share price rose 7.22% in Thursday's trade
Source: Exchange Filing
Newgen Software's US-based arm has secured a five-year contract worth $1.38 million. The company's share price rose 7.22% in Thursday's trade
Source: Exchange Filing

Bharti Airtel has landed the 2Africa Pearls cable in the country, connecting India to Africa, and Europe via the Middle East. This is a subsea cable system and brings over 100Tbps (terabits per second) of international capacity to India.
Bharti Airtel has landed the 2Africa Pearls cable in the country, connecting India to Africa, and Europe via the Middle East. This is a subsea cable system and brings over 100Tbps (terabits per second) of international capacity to India.

All gas stocks gain on Thursday with GAIL and Oil India leading the gains.
All gas stocks gain on Thursday with GAIL and Oil India leading the gains.

Sundaram Finance board has approved raising up to Rs 13,000 crore via NCD during FY26 on private placement basis.
Sundaram Finance board has approved raising up to Rs 13,000 crore via NCD during FY26 on private placement basis.

Ashok Leyland is in focus after the company announced on exchanges on Wednesday that its EV business Switch UK has begun a consultation process for the cessation of manufacturing facility in the UK.
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Housing and Urban Development Corporation (HUDCO) has approved a plan to raise funds up to Rs 2,000 crore through bond issuance on a private placement basis.
Source: Exchange Filing
Housing and Urban Development Corporation (HUDCO) has approved a plan to raise funds up to Rs 2,000 crore through bond issuance on a private placement basis.
Source: Exchange Filing

Union Cabinet approved PLI Scheme for Automobile & Auto Components on with budgetary outlay of Rs 25,938 crore.
On Wednesday US president Donald Trump imposed a 25% tariff on auto imports which led Auto index to decline.
Union Cabinet approved PLI Scheme for Automobile & Auto Components on with budgetary outlay of Rs 25,938 crore.
On Wednesday US president Donald Trump imposed a 25% tariff on auto imports which led Auto index to decline.

The stock that are trending include Tata Motors, Ashok Leyland, Samvardhana Motherson and BSE among others.
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United Spirits Ltd.'s board approved interim dividend of Rs 4 per share, with a face value of Rs 2 for the financial year 2025 in the board meeting on Thursday.
Read more about it here
United Spirits Ltd.'s board approved interim dividend of Rs 4 per share, with a face value of Rs 2 for the financial year 2025 in the board meeting on Thursday.
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The benchmark indices opened Thursday's trading session with losses but later took a U-turn to trade in green.
Nifty 50 was trading 0.47% up at 23,598 as of 12:02
Sensex was trading 0.45% up at 77,636.13 as of 12:02
India’s central bank is set to meet lenders next week to discuss changes in its liquidity management framework so that borrowing costs are better anchored to the policy rate, according to people familiar with the developments.
Source: Bloomberg
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JSW steel's board meeting be held on May 23 to consider financial results for the quarter and year ended 31st March 2025.
JSW steel's board meeting be held on May 23 to consider financial results for the quarter and year ended 31st March 2025.

Bharat Forge has secured the largest domestic contract with the Defence Ministry to supply the Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS). Order Accounts To 60% Of Rs 6,900 Cr Procurement By Ministry Of Defence.
Bharat Forge has secured the largest domestic contract with the Defence Ministry to supply the Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS). Order Accounts To 60% Of Rs 6,900 Cr Procurement By Ministry Of Defence.

The company has approved the sale of its entire stake in two non-operative wholly-owned subsidiaries, Kim Mandvi Corridor and Buildtech Projects & Infra, to Sherry Exports.
Steel Strip Wheels Ltd.'s steel and alloy wheels are exempt from the recently signed proclamation, meaning they will not be subject to the 25% tariff, the company said in the exchange filing.
Cogforge has strengthened its partnership with Microsoft to bring AI-integrated developer productivity solutions to engineering services, enhancing collaboration and innovation.
Cogforge has strengthened its partnership with Microsoft to bring AI-integrated developer productivity solutions to engineering services, enhancing collaboration and innovation.

Sandhar Tech's arm, Sandhar Ascast, will acquire the high and low pressure aluminium die casting business of Sundaram-Clayton for Rs 163 crore. The share price surged 2.36% on Thursday.
Sandhar Tech's arm, Sandhar Ascast, will acquire the high and low pressure aluminium die casting business of Sundaram-Clayton for Rs 163 crore. The share price surged 2.36% on Thursday.

US announced tariff duty of 25% on all imported cars and key auto components from April 2
Tata Motors, Bharat Forge, Sona BLW & Samvardhana Motherson have exports linked to the US
Unlike others, SAMIL has manufacturing facilities in the US including a larger one in Alabama
This plant could cater to demand from US car manufacturers and therefore would see relatively lower impact.
Close to 31% of JLR’s retail sales come from the US and models are made in the UK
Sona BLW derives 43% of its revenue from the US and Bharat Forge 38%
Nifty Pharma follows Nifty Auto becomes second worst performing index in Thursday's trade as it declined 1.26% at intraday and continued to trade 1.08% lower as of 10:27 a.m.
Nifty Pharma follows Nifty Auto becomes second worst performing index in Thursday's trade as it declined 1.26% at intraday and continued to trade 1.08% lower as of 10:27 a.m.

Benchmark indices Sensex, Nifty 50 surged on Thursday erasing opening losses.
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Nifty 50 added 131 points at day's high to trade at 0.56%
Sensex at added 458 points to trade at 77,747 at day's high
Share price of Samvardhana Motherson declined over 7.5% on Thursday despite CLSA reiterating its 'outperform' call on the stock.
Share price of Samvardhana Motherson declined over 7.5% on Thursday despite CLSA reiterating its 'outperform' call on the stock.

Share price of One Mobikwik declined over 2.4% on Thursday. On Wednesday the MCA approved incorporation of an arm for securities broking business.
Share price of One Mobikwik declined over 2.4% on Thursday. On Wednesday the MCA approved incorporation of an arm for securities broking business.

Nifty Auto index declined over 1.4% on Thursday compared to a 0.22% gain in Nifty 50 as of 09:45 a.m. on Thursday. This come after US president Donald Trump imposed a 25% tariff on auto imports.
Nifty Auto index declined over 1.4% on Thursday compared to a 0.22% gain in Nifty 50 as of 09:45 a.m. on Thursday. This come after US president Donald Trump imposed a 25% tariff on auto imports.

Share price of IRM energy surged over 14% on Thursday after the company signed 5-year RLNG supply deal with Shell for 1.23 crore MMBtu on Wednesday after market hours.
Share price of IRM energy surged over 14% on Thursday after the company signed 5-year RLNG supply deal with Shell for 1.23 crore MMBtu on Wednesday after market hours.

Ashok Leyland share price tumbled 4.56% after the company announced that its EV Business Switch UK has begun a consultation process for the cessation of manufacturing facility in Sherburn.
Ashok Leyland share price tumbled 4.56% after the company announced that its EV Business Switch UK has begun a consultation process for the cessation of manufacturing facility in Sherburn.

Share price of BSE surged to 4.81% after the announcement that the stock exchange will consider the issuing of bonus shares in its board meeting to be held March 30.
This will be BSE’s second bonus share issue in three years if approved.
Share price of BSE surged to 4.81% after the announcement that the stock exchange will consider the issuing of bonus shares in its board meeting to be held March 30.
This will be BSE’s second bonus share issue in three years if approved.

The decline in auto stocks was led by Tata Motors and Ashok Leyland after the US President Donald Trump signed an order to implement a 25% tariff on auto imports earlier.
The decline in auto stocks was led by Tata Motors and Ashok Leyland after the US President Donald Trump signed an order to implement a 25% tariff on auto imports earlier.

At market open on Thursday most sectoral indices opened lower with Nifty Auto and Nifty Pharma dragging the most.
At market open on Thursday most sectoral indices opened lower with Nifty Auto and Nifty Pharma dragging the most.

As the benchmark indices open lower on Thursday, Tata Motors and Mahindra were the top most laggards in Nifty point contribution.
As the benchmark indices open lower on Thursday, Tata Motors and Mahindra were the top most laggards in Nifty point contribution.

At the start of Thursday's trading session benchmark indices Sensex, Nifty 50 opened with losses.
Nifty 50 opened 0.32% down at 23,412.20
Sensex opened 0.27% down at 77,082.51
At the start of Thursday's trading session benchmark indices Sensex, Nifty 50 opened with losses.
Nifty 50 opened 0.32% down at 23,412.20
Sensex opened 0.27% down at 77,082.51

At the start of Thursday's trading session benchmark indices Sensex, Nifty 50 opened with losses.
Nifty 50 opened 0.32% down at 23,412.20
Sensex opened 0.27% down at 77,082.51
At the start of Thursday's trading session benchmark indices Sensex, Nifty 50 opened with losses.
Nifty 50 opened 0.32% down at 23,412.20
Sensex opened 0.27% down at 77,082.51


Snesex, Nifty slide in market pre-open. Sensex was trading 0.26% down at 77,087. Nifty 50 was trading at 23,433.95 down 0.23%
The Indian Rupee weakened 20 paise to open at 85.91 against US dollar on Thursday. It ended at 85.71 a dollar on Wednesday.
Source: Bloomberg
Macquarie has initiated coverage on Trent Ltd with an "Outperform" rating and a target price of Rs 7,000, implying a 35% upside from current levels.
The brokerage views Trent as a leader in India's retail space, particularly in value-to-mid-premium fashion, and expects sustained growth driven by favorable tailwinds.
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Trent Ltd., Ashok Leyland Ltd., HDFC Bank Ltd., Avenue Supermarts Ltd., and steel stocks were among top companies and sectors on brokerages' radar on Thursday.
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Helmet-maker Studds Accessories files DRHP
IPO to be pure OFS of up to 77.9 lakh shares
CMD Madhu Khurana, MD Sidhartha Khurana to sell stake via OFS
Company valued at over Rs 3,500 crore as per last transaction
IIFL Capital, ICICI Securities are the lead managers
Source: DRHP
Helmet-maker Studds Accessories files DRHP
IPO to be pure OFS of up to 77.9 lakh shares
CMD Madhu Khurana, MD Sidhartha Khurana to sell stake via OFS
Company valued at over Rs 3,500 crore as per last transaction
IIFL Capital, ICICI Securities are the lead managers
Source: DRHP

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Thursday, March 27, marks a crucial day for traders as it is the weekly and monthly expiry of the Nifty contract.
US President Donald Trump signed a proclamation to implement a 25% tariff on auto imports, expanding a trade war designed to bring more manufacturing jobs to the US and setting the stage for an even broader push on levies next week.
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Brent Crude surged in Thursday's session to trade at $73.89, up 0.14%. Meanwhile WTI Crude Oil was also up 0.20% trading at $69.79 per barrel.
The volatility comes in the wake of second round of tariffs set to be imposed by US President Trump starting April 2.
On March 27, gold prices in India increased to Rs 88,100 per 10 grams, according to the India Bullion Association.
Prices varied across cities, with New Delhi at Rs 87,790, Mumbai at Rs 87,940, Kolkata at Rs 87,830, Bengaluru at Rs 88,010, and Chennai recording the highest rate in the country at Rs 88,200.
On Wall Street big tech stocks led a decline in major benchmarks, reigniting concerns over the economic and inflationary impacts of a trade war.
This downturn was exacerbated when President Donald Trump signed an order implementing a 25% tariff on auto imports, causing a $589 billion exchange-traded fund tracking the S&P 500 (SPY) to drop in late hours .
The S&P 500 slid 1.1%, failing to hold above its key 200-day moving average, while the Nasdaq 100 fell 1.8%.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 0.3%, indicating a broader market decline.
Most markets in the Asia-Pacific region were trading lower on Thursday morning, as risk-off sentiment heightened among investors after US President Donald Trump announced tariffs on automobiles.
US will levy 25% tariff on all cars not manufactured within the country from April 2.
The Nikkei 225 and Kospi were trading 1.19% and 0.96% down, respectively as of 7:26 a.m. The S&P ASX 200 was down 0.48%.
On Thursday, Gift Nifty was trading below the 23,700-mark at 23,504, as it gained 11 points or 0.05% as of 07:26 a.m.
Some stocks that may react to recent developments are BSE Ltd., One MobiKwik Systems Ltd. and Vedanta Ltd. among others.
BSE, which is set to consider issuing bonus shares at its board meeting on March 30, may see some movement in its stock price.
One MobiKwik Systems received MCA approval to incorporate a new arm for its securities broking business.
And Vedanta, which has appointed Rajiv Kumar, a veteran from Tata Steel Ltd., as the CEO of its aluminium business, may see some stock action today.
On Wednesday, the benchmark indices ended in the red. Nifty 50 ended the day lower at 23,486.85 and Sensex ended down 77,288.50.
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