The Hindu Businessline

Analysts flag global cues and foreign fund outflows as key triggers in a truncated week

Gold widely viewed as a haven has dropped every week since the US and Israel attacked Iran last month

Helium, a byproduct of natural gas, is essential for semiconductor manufacturing, space technology and medical imaging.

She highlighted that Indias strategy of sourcing oil from multiple countries helps manage geopolitical risks

The firms have assembled baskets of listed companies with exposure to the space, the people said, who requested not to be identified discussing bespoke product offerings

But, a short-lived recovery is likely

Weak structure on the charts suggests continuation of the decline

Buy MCX crude futures on a dip

We expect the scrip to sustain the bullish trend but with a bout of volatility

The US benchmark indices are getting beaten down badly

We zoom in on the prospects of RIL, as also the prospects of three other stocks IEX, TCS and Tarsons Products

The benchmark indices have room to fall more from here before finding a bottom

Here is what the charts say about the shares of Akums Drugs and Pharmaceuticals, Ather Energy and Jindal Steel

Policy-wise: SEBI formalises short-term fund borrowing, while keeping related costs away from investors

The Gujarat government said the prices hiked by BPCL has been withdrawn after a formal representation was made by state fisheries minister Jitu Vaghani to the Central government

Proceeds will be used to set up a new manufacturing unit in Ambernath, repay debt, and meet working capital needs

The government credits policy support, efficient execution and stakeholder coordination, aligning the achievement with its broader Viksit Bharat 2047 vision

March 16 sees steepest single-session net outflow of the week at 12,462.74 crore

Iran says US trying to reassure buyers, manage market sentiment

The data showed that the highest selling during the week was recorded on Monday, with net outflows of 10,827 crore

prior to the conflict, the base-case scenario assumed that he tariff pass through would start to fade and that would push US inflation gradually lower and labour markets would remain weak that could open scope for a 50bps cumulative cut over 2H2026

To truly globalise, the sector must bridge the gap between traditional artistry and industrial scale

The case relates to improper classification, licensing lapses, and delays in acting on material changes

SBI Fund Management aims for a valuation of around 1.3 lakh crore for the IPO, which would translate to a price-to-earnings ratio of approximately 51 time, said an analyst

Nifty IT index closed at 29,199.60 on Friday, up 2.17 per cent, while shares of Indian IT firms gained across the board

The last time the Rupee fell by more than 100 paise was on June 4, 2024

The move comes after bank funding to MFIs dropped nearly 70% between FY24 and FY26, severely impacting smaller players

The sovereign wealth fund had held a 3.99% stake in December

Weekly imports from the West Asia fell to 89,000 tonnes by March 19, the lowest since January, while alternative regional shipments rose to 176,000 tonnes

These findings point to breaches of key provisions under the IFSCA Capital Market Intermediaries Regulations, 2025

On Friday, gold prices fell further to 1,47,218 per 10 g against 1,47,889 on Thursday; in contrast, silver prices increased by 2,491 to 2,32,364 per kg against 2,29,873 on strong buying support

The SOP, aligned with regulatory directions, details how settlement prices will be computed under different trading scenarios, with a shift towards auction-driven price discovery at the close

Nifty 50 ended at 23,114.50, up 112.35 points or 0.49%, while the Sensex closed at 74,532.96, gaining 325.72 points or 0.44%; for the week, the Nifty ended marginally lower by 0.16%

The data highlights the ongoing moderation of Indias reserves after a record high of USD 725.727 billion in February.

SEBIs study shows a flipping trend, where investors sell a majority of IPO shares quickly after listing, with higher gains prompting faster sales

Among edible oil crops, mustards conditions remain largely normal across major states, with harvesting underway in several regions, which may lead to higher production compared to last year.

B&K Securities

Sensex, Nifty updates on 20 March 2026: BSE Sensex rose 326 pts to 74,533 and Nifty 50 gained 112 pts to 23,114, led by IT stocks, while the rupee fell 1.2% to 93.71/USD amid Iran war concerns.

JM Financial

At the interbank foreign exchange, the local unit opened at 92.92 against the greenback and soon breached the 93-mark for the first time; It kept losing ground through the session

US Fed decision to hold rates caps the yellow metals upside amid positive global cues

Weak demand across investor categories; QIB portion yet to see bids

The metals sector provided the sharpest lift on the Nifty 50. JSW Steel (JSWSTEEL) led all gainers, surging 3.72 per cent to 1,173.00 from a previous close of 1,130.90

Rupee knocked down by sustained dollar strength, FII outflows and crude oil price surge

At 11:35 am, the stock was trading at 408.65, up 2.55% or 10.15 from the previous close of 398.50, after opening at 402 and hitting a low of 402

On MCX, the white metal for May delivery appreciated by 8,540, or nearly 4% to 2,40,000 per kg

Both exchanges confirmed that March 20 is not a holiday in their 2026 calendars, and all market segments are operating normally

The bullion has lost over 6% so far this week. Spot gold has fallen more than 10% since the U.S.-Israeli strike on Iran on February 28.

Dollar strength, FII outflows, firm crude oil prices drag rupee lower

The stock fell 2% in early trade on Friday, hitting an intraday low of 781, down from the previous close of 798.20, making it a major laggard in the Nifty 50