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Sensex climbed 325 points and Nifty added 112 on 20 March 2026, but weak global cues, ₹29,900 crore in FII selling, and crude around $108–$112 hint at a cautious start.

Easing oil prices and positive global cues helped markets close in the green on 20 March 2026, with the Sensex above 74,500 and the Nifty above 23,100. The fall in the rupee and limited broader activity, however, continued to keep sentiment cautious.

Amber Enterprises to pump ₹296 crore into IL JIN, its subsidiary, via a rights issue to support the company’s strategic objectives.

Bajaj Finance fell nearly 18% in March to ₹829.50, erasing over ₹1 lakh crore in value, as oil above $100 risk, inflation concerns, and a 3.26% market-wide sell-off pressured NBFC stocks.

As Novo Nordisk's semaglutide patent nears expiry, stocks of several prominent pharma companies rose by over 4%. The growth potential of GLP-1 drugs is triggering investors' interest in the sector.

Indian Bank is planning to issue ₹50 billion worth of infrastructure bonds with an expected cutoff yield between 7.11% and 7.24% with AAA ratings from CARE Ratings and CRISIL.

Iran’s strikes on Qatar’s Ras Laffan have disrupted one of the world’s key LNG supply centres, tightening global gas markets. For India, which depends heavily on imports, this is beginning to reflect in higher costs and uneven supply across sectors.

Maruti Suzuki shares have dropped about 25% from their recent peak, wiping out nearly ₹1.32 lakh crore in market value. However, exports and new launches are expected to support the company’s recovery in the upcoming months.

Tata Power shares rose around 4%, reaching ₹413.6, nearing its 52-week high of ₹416.8 after signing a PPA with the Gujarat government to restart its 4-GW Mundra plant, a long-standing overhang. Read ahead to know more.

NTPC has signed an MoU with Octopus Energy to explore opportunities in power retail, renewables, storage, and digital platforms across India and global markets. Read ahead to know more.

Government launches a ₹497 crore RELIEF scheme with ₹56 Cr, ₹159 Cr, and ₹282 Cr components, offering extensive insurance cover for exporters.

Indian IT stocks gained up to 3% as Accenture Plc posted better-than-expected earning results and raised its guidance, indicating strong demand. For more information, read ahead.

On 19 March 2026, OpenAI announced its plan to acquire Python tooling startup Astral to strengthen its coding platform Codex. The main objective is to compete more aggressively with Anthropic in the fast-growing AI coding tools market.

The Indian rupee weakened to a record low of 93.12 against the US dollar, driven by rising crude oil prices and sustained foreign investor outflows. At the same time, over $8 billion in FII outflows has added pressure on currency and markets.

SBI Funds Management has filed draft papers for its IPO, which will largely be an offer for sale. The issue will involve up to 20.37 crore equity shares being sold by the State Bank of India and Amundi.

Shares of JSW Steel saw a jump of over 3% in early trade. Over the past week, the shares of the company have been down by more than 3%.

After dropping by more than 3% on Thursday, the Indian stock market indices opened in the green on Friday. Top stocks that are in the news on 20 March 2026 include HDFC Bank, NTPC, Adani Ports, Wipro, SBI, Nestle and TCS.

Rising stress in the $2 Trillion US private credit market is raising concerns for India. But India’s $25 billion market remains relatively stable due to limited exposure and strong domestic demand.

Speciality Medicines IPO opens on 20 March and closes on 24 March, with a price band of ₹117–124 per share.

The Central Bank of India is facing ₹1.44 lakh crore in loan defaults and has filed 4,903 recovery cases against large defaulters. The data highlights the scale of stress in PSU bank balance sheets and ongoing legal efforts to recover dues from corporate borrowers.

SEBI may allow FPI netting, relax disqualification rules, and widen investment access after ₹71,746 crore outflows this month, read more.

Sensex plunged 2,497 points and Nifty fell 776 points on 19 March 2026, as surging crude oil above $110, weak global markets, Fed caution and ₹2,714 crore FII selling triggered a broad-based sell-off.

A sharp 3.2% drop hit markets on Thursday. Pressure built as oil prices climbed. Add to that Fed-related concerns and ongoing FII selling. Financial stocks were the worst affected, and HDFC Bank continued to struggle.

Copper prices fell sharply to their lowest level since December, dropping 1.1% to $12,262 per tonne in Thursday trade. The metal has now declined over 8% this month, reversing gains seen earlier this year.

US wholesale inflation rose 3.4% in February, the highest in a year. This rise indicated persistent price pressure. Markets also slipped as investors reassessed rate cut expectations.

Cube Highways Trust plans ₹5,000 crore IPO via OFS. The trust, with an AUM of ₹36,520 crore, aims to expand to 31 projects spanning 9,811 lane km. Read ahead to know more.

The Reserve Bank of India has expanded its forward dollar sales sharply, with its net-short dollar position nearing $100 billion, up from $67.8 billion in January and close to the previous record of $88.8 billion.

RBI will conduct a ₹75,000 Cr. three-day variable rate repo auction on 20th March to infuse liquidity into the banking system amid tightening cash conditions.

Rising crude and soaring freight have pushed raw material costs up 20–25%, squeezing margins in India’s textile sector. Read more to see what happens next.