Share Market News

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Fed holds rate at 3.5-3.75% and stays cautious as inflation and oil risks rise, but what does it mean for India? Read more to find out.

Plastic product prices in India are expected to rise by 50–60% from April as polymer costs increase due to disruptions in West Asia. A ₹2 plastic bottle could go above ₹3. Read ahead to know more.