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RateGain shares surged 10.56% intraday, trading at Rs 484.4 apiece on NSE.

Fourteen out of fifteen sectoral indices compiled by the NSE ended higher, led by the NSE Nifty India Defence Index's 5.3% rally. On the flipside, the NSE Nifty Pharma Index was the only sectoral loser, down 1%

A successful delivery by the vessel would mark India's first purchase of crude from Iran since May 2019..

A sharp shift at the open shows why the obvious trade is often the wrong one.

As the conflict evolves, an expert points to a shift in risks between key players, suggesting different paths ahead for countries involved in the crisis.

MCX gold April futures contract rose 0.48% to Rs 1,48,396 per 10 grams, while the MCX silver May futures were down 0.85% to Rs 2,38,836 per kg.

The capacity addition in FY26 was diversified across solar, wind and hybrid assets, with solar accounting for the largest share at 3.4 GW, followed by wind and hybrid projects.

Nifty has declined more than 15% so far this year, entering a correction phase amid domestic and global pressures.

The market narrative has clearly shifted towards selective vendors, particularly those demonstrating executionled growth, adds Dolat Capital.

More index stocks are now trading below analyst expectations, signalling a shift in market trends and raising questions about how forecasts are aligning with reality.

The brokerage also highlighted Swiggy's strong balance sheet, with a cash pile of Rs 1,590 crore, alongside improving food delivery cash flows, which provides additional downside protection and financial flexibility.

Analysts said a 30-35% increase in ticket prices, or about Rs 2,000 per ticket, would be required to fully pass on costs.

Market analysts explain why shares of Avenue Supermarts are gaining in trade today.

Nifty surged 2.5% intraday for the first time since February 3, reflecting strong risk-on sentiment. Market breadth remained decisively positive, with the NSE advance-decline ratio standing at a robust 9:1.

EPL's valuation at a 35% premium to Indovida makes the merger EPS accretive.

Ahead of its debut, investors are closely monitoring the grey market premium (GMP) of the issue to gauge its potential listing gains and broader market sentiment.

The Nifty Auto index, which also constitutes auto component companies, rose 3.7%, while the benchmark Nifty 50 index was up 2.6%.

Powerica's IPO, oversubscribed 1.45 times, will list on BSE and NSE on April 2 with shares priced between Rs 375 and Rs 395.

Citi has pegged a target price of Rs 5,560 for HAL, a potential upside of 59% from the current trading price.

The brokerage highlighted Hyundai Motor's strong global parentage as a key strength, enabling early identification of emerging global trends, access to a wide product portfolio, and strong research and development support.