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Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Nifty hits 23,800, index up 230 points; Infosys top contributor

Published on 18/03/2026 12:07 PM

Chandan Taparia of Motilal Oswal Financial Services

According to research by Vallum Capital, net inflows into commodities fell precipitously in February as the precious metals boom lost steam, dramatically lowering overall asset-level flows.

 

Nifty IT lifts the market and is the top sectoral gaining index, up over 4%. Large-cap IT stocks like Infosys, Tech Mahindra, HCLTech, Wipro & TCS are trading with gains in the range of 3-5%

On Wednesday, March 18, Swan Defence and Heavy Industries Ltd. shares fell to the lower circuit of 5% following the announcement by the company’s promoter of a stake sale through an offer for sale (OFS).

 

The SQ8, a V8-powered performance SUV with quattro AWD, 0–100 kmph in 4.1 seconds, and premium features, was introduced by Audi in India for ₹1.78 crore (ex-showroom).

 

Indian bonds open steadily.

Traders stayed on the sidelines ahead of the US Fed meeting

Markets are cautious about elevated Brent crude prices

 

INR 20 billion through bonds maturing on Mar. 20, 2029

The bonds carry a fixed coupon of 7.94%

INR 5 billion through 3-year bonds maturing on Mar. 16, 2029

INR 7.5 billion through the issuance of bonds maturing on Mar. 16, 2029

The bonds carry a fixed coupon of 7.45%, payable

INR 2 billion through the issuance of bonds maturing on Mar. 16, 2033

The bonds carry a fixed coupon of 8.09

NCD worth INR 4.4 billion on a private placement basis

Raised INR 45 billion by issuing two bonds with different maturities

The bonds carry a fixed coupon of 7.75

Raised  INR 10 billion through the issuance of 5-year bonds maturing on Mar. 16, 2031

Rasied INR 3.5 billion through the issuance of bonds maturing on Mar. 10, 2028

 

The Nifty index is building upon its gains and has now crossed the 23,800 mark intraday.

Crude-led inflation in paints, edible oils, detergents and snacks, according to Abneesh Roy, Executive Director of Nuvama Institutional Equities, may push FMCG companies to boost prices by two to three percent in the June quarter.

 

The Indian markets are at their highest point of the day.

Market at day’s high, IT stocks extend gains, Nifty metal all sectoral indices trading in the green

Deven Choksey, MD, DRChoksey Finserv

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On Wednesday, March 18, SBI Life Insurance Company Ltd. shares are rising, extending gains for the third straight session.

The Edelweiss Nifty Large-Midcap250 Plus 8–13 yr G-Sec 70:30 Index Fund, a hybrid passive scheme that blends government securities and stocks into a single index-based structure, was introduced by Edelweiss Asset Management Company on Wednesday, March 18.

 

Axis Bank | Board Approves To Infuse ₹1,500 Cr In Axis Finance

 

Airline in focus: Civil Aviation Ministry says a minimum of 60% if seats on any flight to be allocated for free

 

The stocks of these electric-wagon-making companies surged as crude prices surged.

The Ministry of Civil Aviation suggested ways to improve air travel, such as allocating 60% of seats for free, allowing families to sit together, and establishing clear guidelines for pets, sporting equipment, and instruments.

 

PVR Inox buzzing in trade, up nearly 2% ahead of Dhurandhar 2 release on March 19

 

Swan Defence hits lower circuit, after promoter sells a 5.01% stake via OFS

Even as Anthropic’s rivalry heats up, OpenAI faces increasing pressure on growth and profitability as it prepares for its IPO. As demand begins to translate into actual revenue, Amazon is increasing long-term AI spending, while Nvidia is focusing on inference and China.

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Deven Choksey, MD, DRChoksey Finserv

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Sudarshan Sukhani, Proprietor, Technical Trends

The shares of MMTC have extended gains, rising over 12%.

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