Stock Pulse At evening
Investor Wealth Hit
– Rs 36 lakh cr market cap erased in 13 trading days (~Pakistan GDP).
– Rs 1.15 lakh cr lost hourly during sessions.
Qatar LNG Crisis
– 17% exports down ($20B risk); 2/14 LNG trains, 1/2 GTL damaged (12.8M tons/yr offline 3-5 yrs).
– ExxonMobil: 34% S4, 30% S6 stakes; force majeure up to 5 yrs (Italy/Belgium/Korea/China); LNG -24%, plus LPG/naphtha/sulfur/helium.
– Houthis eye Bab el-Mandeb closure; oil prices at risk.
Iran-Israel Flashpoints
– Iran FM: Fraction power used; no restraint if infra hit again; war end must fix civilian damage.
– Israeli ops: South Pars US-coordinated, unlikely repeat (per 3 officials); Trump: US unaware.
– Iran missile launches to Israel (state TV); Qatar PM: Stop war now.
Vardhman Polytex
– Approves phased Ludhiana land sale post-closure; proceeds for debt/growth.
– Shareholder ballot needed; cuts liabilities.
– Impact: Positive.
Cipla
– Merges Inzpera sub into parent (NCLT pending); no material impact.
– Pediatric synergies, lower complexity/costs.
– Impact: Neutral.
NTPC
– MoU Octopus Energy (UK): Renewables/storage/EV/digital/R&D (India/UK/global).
– Impact: Positive.
Aksharchem India
– H-Acid plant (Indrad, Gujarat) resumes Mar 19 post-maintenance; no material hit.
– Impact: Positive.
Suraj Industries
– +1.4L Shri Gang shares from promoters; stake 19.31→20.02%.
– IMFL/ENA boost.
– Impact: Neutral-slight positive.
Lemon Tree Hotels
– Lonavala resort (50 rooms, pool/spa/etc.); Maharashtra leisure expansion.
ONGC
– ICRA AAA (Stable) reaffirmed Rs 8,500 cr NCD; withdraws Rs 500/860 cr (no outstanding).
Amber Enterprises
– Rs 296 cr rights in IL JIN (EMS sub); stake 89.58→89.72%; by Apr 30.
Bluegod Entertainment
– Court stay on Legends League IP transfer; deal halted.
– Impact: Negative.
Artefact Projects
– Rs 3.95 cr NHAI DPR (Varanasi-Lucknow); 7 months.
– Impact: Positive.
IREDA
– FY26 borrow Rs 30.8k→35.8k cr; FY27 Rs 40k cr (bonds/ECBs/loans).
– Impact: Neutral-slight positive.
Jio Platforms IPO
– $150B+ val; ~Rs 35k cr; bankers incl Goldman/Kotak/JM/Axis/Morgan/Citi/JPM/HSBC/SBI (17 total).
Artson
– Rs 42.22 cr CHP steel order (Anuppur); 6 months.
– Impact: Positive.
Archean Chemical
– CO okays ICPL-IMPL merger.
Adani Ports
– Eyes Jaiprakash Assoc resolution impl (aviation/Kanpur Fertilizers); NCLT Mar 17.
– Impact: Neutral-slight positive.
Welspun Corp
– 45% Welspun Corp Svcs (Rs 45k; centralised ops); Rs 75 cr to Welspun Living (RE rights).
– Impact: Neutral-slight positive.
Sumuka Agro
– 100% Arkaa Cluster (~Rs 35 cr share swap); agro/warehousing South India.
– Impact: Positive.
Saraswati Commercial
– 5.87L Airtel shares fully paid (Rs 23.56 cr); ~0.01% hold.
Glen Industries
– Promoter +30k shares (Rs 19.6L); 73.05→73.17%.
– Impact: Positive.
Firstsource Solutions
– “Intelligence That Operates” AI platform (agent-first UNBPO).
– Impact: Positive.
JSW Cement
– Nagaur plant live: +2.5 MTPA grind/3.3 clinker; total 24.1/9.74; North entry.
– Impact: Positive.
Winro Commercial
– 10.71L Airtel fully paid (Rs 42.98 cr); ~0.02%.
Vantara
– SC clean chit; rejects import violation petition (SIT/CITES clear).
Accenture Q2
– Rev $18B (+8% USD/+4% LC); margin 13.8% (+30bps); bookings $22.1B; EPS $2.93 (+4%).
– FCF $3.7B; $2.7B returned ($1.7B buybacks + $1B div +10%).
US INITIAL JOBLESS CLAIMS ACTUAL: 205K VS 213K PREVIOUS; EST 215K
US CONTINUING JOBLESS CLAIMS ACTUAL: 1857K VS 1850K PREVIOUS; EST 1852K
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MARKET UPDATE
Nifty slips below 23,000
Nifty hits the lowest level since April 2025
Nifty falls more than 800 points today
Biggest intraday fall in Nifty since April 2025
All Nifty 50 stocks in negative except ONGC
Shriram Finance & Eternal lead the fall in Nifty, both down over 6%
Nifty Realty & Nifty Auto lead the fall, both down over 4%
All sectors down more than 1.5% today
RAJESH AGRAWAL. COMMERCE SECY SAYS
INDIA PLANS RELIEF PACKAGE FOR WEST ASIA- FOCUSSED EXPORTERS
India Coordinating With Gulf Port Authorities To Address Exporters’ Concerns
Govt To Offer Support For Insurance Of Shipments To Affected Exporters
Govt To Reimburse Up To 50% Increases In Freight & Insurance Cost Of Affected Small Exporters
India Aiming To Protect Supplies For Domestic Mfg, Exports A Second Priority
India Remains Committed To Provide Supplies Of Food Items To West Asia Countries
SAUDI ARABIA ON REGIONAL TENSIONS
Saudi Arabia condemns “blatant” attacks on its territory and neighbors as violations of international law
The Kingdom reserves its full right to take necessary measures to protect its sovereignty and citizens
Official statements label the targeting of civilian and energy sites as a threat to global stability
Riyadh warned that continued aggression will severely damage current and future bilateral relations
The government reaffirmed total solidarity with the UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, and Jordan
Saudi Arabia clarified it has not permitted its airspace to be used for any strikes against Iran
The Kingdom urged the UN Security Council to take firm, preventive action to stop the escalation
Aadhaar, the world’s largest biometric identity system, reaches 134 crore active holders in India.
Indian Economy & Markets – Key Updates (18 March 2026)
Macro & Policy Developments
• India’s chemicals industry projected to reach $255 billion by 2030 (McKinsey)
• ₹11,440 Cr Pulses Mission approved to drive self-sufficiency by 2030-31
• Government pushes coconut sector to strengthen global leadership
• ₹1,500 Cr solar recycling initiative launched to support circular economy
Corporate & Sectoral Tailwinds
• GCC expansion and flex spaces expected to boost office demand in 2026
• Honda to invest ₹1,200 Cr in EV SUV (‘O Alpha’) manufacturing in Rajasthan
Global Cues & Commodities
• Brent crude rebounds above $105 amid Iran conflict escalation
• Rising geopolitical tensions revive supply risks in energy markets
Equity Markets Snapshot
• Sensex hits 1-week high at 76,704, extending 3-day rally
• IT stocks lead gains: Tech Mahindra, Infosys, HCLTech, TCS
• Laggards include NTPC, HUL, Sun Pharma
Mutual Fund & Wealth Creation Insights
• ₹10,000 SIP grows to ₹1.97 Cr in Canara Robeco Large & Mid Cap Fund (~21 years, 16.89% XIRR)
• Edelweiss MF wins Asset Manager of the Year (second time), highlighting disciplined investing
• Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund among top Morningstar 2026 winners
Commodities & Investment Trends
• Gold and Silver ETFs decline up to 4% ahead of Fed decision
• Investors turn cautious amid rate uncertainty and global tensions
KEKI MISTRY
HDFC BANK says
CHAIRMAN EXIT: HDFC BANK CONCALL
HDFC culture is grounded in transparency, integrity and long-term value creation
Want to emphasize I would not have taken this responsibility at age 71 if it did not align with my principles and integrity
On behalf of the board, I wish to assure all stakeholders there are no material matters
Sashi has been running bank successfully for last many years and we hope he will continue with same devotion
CENTRE OFFERS EXTRA 10% LPG TO STATES COMMITTING TO PNG SHIFT ( IGL ,MGL , GUJARAT GAS )
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HDFC BANK: BANK HAS ANNOUNCED THAT IT WILL HOST AN ANALYST AND INVESTOR CONFERENCE CALL ON MARCH 19, 2026 AT 09:00 AM
#StockInNews | HDFC Bank: Atanu Chakraborty, Part-time Chairman and Independent Director of the Bank, resigns; states, “Certain happenings and practices within the bank, that I have observed over last two years, are not in congruence with my personal Values and Ethics.”
SECTORWISE FII NET FLOW IN LAST 1 YEAR
1. IT: -74,322 Cr
2.FMCG: -43,173 Cr
3. Healthcare: -28,163 Cr
4.Power: -25,924 Cr
5.Consumer Durables: -21,488 Cr
6. Financial Services: -19,789 Cr
7.Consumer Services: -19,757 Cr
8.Automobile & Component: -13,500 Cr
9. Realty: -12,147 Cr
10. Construction: -6,141 Cr
11.Textile: -1,733 Cr
12. Capital Goods: +2,100 Cr
13.Chemical: +5,838 Cr
14. Services: +6,947 Cr
15.Oil & Gas: +9,559 Cr
16.Metal & Mining: +17,017 Cr
17.Telecommunications: +43,944 Cr
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