Market Midday, 18 September 2026: Sensex And Nifty Trade In The Green
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The Sensex and Nifty traded higher as gains in Asian markets supported sentiment despite rising oil prices. Stock-specific action and dividend-related buying remained in focus. Read more.
The Sensex and the Nifty 50 traded in the green in the afternoon session on the heels of a rise in Asian markets despite a surge in global oil prices. At 11:53 am, the Sensex was up 0.21%. At the same time, the Nifty 50 was also up 0.21%.
Top Stocks On Nifty 50 Today
Stocks of the following companies were the top five performers on the Nifty 50 at around 11:53 am:
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UltraTech Cement Ltd.
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Shriram Finance Ltd.
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InterGlobe Aviation Ltd.
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Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd.
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Eternal Ltd.
Stock-Specific Action
Kore Digital shares plunged 10% in early trade after the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) passed an interim order against the firm and three of its key managerial personnel.
InterGlobe Aviation shares rose 2% in early trade after it raised charges for many ancillary services on domestic flights.
Dividend Alert
Nearly 55 companies have fixed 21 September, i.e., Monday, as the record date for dividends. It means today is the last day for investors to invest in the stocks of these firms in order to be eligible for dividend payouts. The table lists the firms paying the highest dividends.
Maharashtra Scooters | 160.00 |
Bajaj Holdings and Investments | 65.00 |
Southern Gas | 60.00 |
Monte Carlo Fashions | 20.00 |
KJMC Financial Services | 20.00 |
Dixon Technologies | 10.00 |
Outlook For The Remaining Session
The Sensex and Nifty 50 are likely to remain sensitive to movements in global markets and crude oil prices through the rest of the session. Gains in Asian equities are providing support, but the rise in global oil prices remains a key factor for investors to watch. Stock-specific moves could also keep select counters active.
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