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Markets Crash: Sensex plunges 2,496 points, investors lose over Rs 12 trillion as Dalal Street bleeds
19
Mar
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Markets Crash: Sensex plunges 2,496 points, investors lose over Rs 12 trillion as Dalal Street bleeds

Mumbai: Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, witnessed a sharp sell-off after a few days of strong closing. The sell-off was largely driven by a fresh escalation in geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, where renewed strikes between Israel and Iran targeting critical oil and LNG infrastructure have reignited concerns over global energy supply disruptions. At the end of the trading session, the BSE Sensex fell sharply by 2,496.89 points to close at 74,207.24. Meanwhile, the NSE Nifty tumbled by 775.65 points to 23,002.15. The Nifty Bank also fell 1,875.05 points to 53,451.00.ย  During the day, it dived 2,753.18 points…
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Defence stock AMSL remained in focus post this approval from the NSE, BSE, check share price
19
Mar
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Defence stock AMSL remained in focus post this approval from the NSE, BSE, check share price

Mumbai: Shares of Apollo Micro Systems Ltd., a company that offers technology-based solutions in sectors such as infrastructure, transportation, aerospace and defence, remained in focus following a key exchange filing. The company has informed the exchanges that 11,696 equity shares, each with a face value of Rs 1, issued to non-promoters under a preferential issue, received trading approval from the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) and BSE Limited (BSE) on March 18, 2026. These shares have been listed and became available for trading on March 19, 2026. However, they will remain under a lock-in period until September 19, 2026.…
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Gold falls below Rs 15k per gram, silver around Rs 2.33 lakh per kg on MCX | Check city-wise rates
19
Mar
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Gold falls below Rs 15k per gram, silver around Rs 2.33 lakh per kg on MCX | Check city-wise rates

Mumbai: Rates of precious metals in futures tumbled on Thursday, March 19, 2026, weighed down by a firm dollar and a hawkish Federal Reserve. The gold April 2 contract on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) opened with a dip of Rs 1,084 or 0.70 per cent at Rs 1,51,941 per 10 grams against the previous close of Rs 1,53,025. It later fell to touch the low of Rs 1,48,232, a dip of Rs 4,793 or 3.13 per cent. Last seen, it was trading at Rs 1,48,401, down Rs 4,625 or 3.02 per cent. On the MCX, the yellow metal futures…
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Smallcap NBFC approves allotment of 51,000 non-convertible debentures, check share price
19
Mar
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Smallcap NBFC approves allotment of 51,000 non-convertible debentures, check share price

Mumbai: Paisalo Digital Ltd., a smallcap NBFC backed by SBI Life Insurance, remained in focus on Thursday amid a broader market decline. In an exchange filing on Wednesday, the company announced that the Operations and Finance Committee of its board approved the allotment of 51,000 non-convertible debentures (NCDs). These debentures are fully paid, rated, listed, senior, secured, taxable, and transferable, and were issued through private placement. Each debenture carries a face value of Rs 10,000, with a tenure of 30 months and an annual interest rate of 9.25 per cent. The principal amount will be repaid after 30 months, on…
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Investors lose 8.28 lakh crore as Sensex tumbled in early trade: What has led to the crash today?
19
Mar
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Investors lose 8.28 lakh crore as Sensex tumbled in early trade: What has led to the crash today?

Mumbai: After a three-day rally, stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled in early trade on Thursday, March 19, 2026. The 30-share BSE Sensex tanked 1,953.21 points or 2.54 per cent to 74,750.92 in opening trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty dropped 580.05 points or 2.43 per cent, to 23,197.75. At the time of writing this report, the Sensex was down by 1,682.91 points or 2.19 per cent, and the NSE was down by 522.75 points or 2.20 per cent. Amid this fall, investors' wealth was eroded by more than Rs 8.28 lakh crore. The overall market capitalisation of BSE-listed…
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Market Opening Bell: Sensex tumbles 1,953 points, Nifty sheds over 2% on worsening war in Middle East
19
Mar
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Market Opening Bell: Sensex tumbles 1,953 points, Nifty sheds over 2% on worsening war in Middle East

Mumbai: After three days of rally, Indian equity benchmark indices, the Sensex and Nifty, started the trading session with a sharp decline on Thursday, March 19, 2026, amid weak global cues as oil prices surged after Iran struck Middle East energy facilities in retaliation for an Israeli attack on the South Pars gas field. While the 30-share BSE Sensex tumbled 1,953.21 points or 2.54 per cent to start the session at 74,750.92, the Nifty slipped 580.05 points to open at 23,197.75. In the last trading session, the Sensex closed at 76,704.13 and the Nifty 50 at 23,777.80. Similarly, the broader…
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Stock market holiday: Are NSE and BSE open or closed for Gudi Padwa on March 19? Find out here
19
Mar
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Stock market holiday: Are NSE and BSE open or closed for Gudi Padwa on March 19? Find out here

Mumbai: Gudi Padwa is being observed today, i.e. on March 19, 2026. For many communities, especially in Maharashtra and Goa, it marks the start of a new year. To mark this festival, a public holiday has been declared in Maharashtra and Goa so that people can celebrate the festival with family and friends. According to the list of bank holidays released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), banks will remain shut on Thursday, March 19, in Maharashtra, Goa and other cities. This has led to confusion among investors, who want to know whether the holiday also applies to Mumbai-based…
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Gold price drops further, silver below Rs 2.50 lakh per kg on MCX | Check city-wise rates
18
Mar
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Gold price drops further, silver below Rs 2.50 lakh per kg on MCX | Check city-wise rates

Mumbai: Rates of precious metals in futures edged lower on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, ahead of the US Federal Reserve's monetary policy decision and fall in oil prices. The gold April 2 contract on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) opened with a dip of Rs 327 or 0.20 per cent at Rs 1,55,658 per 10 grams against the previous close of Rs 1,55,985. It later fell to touch the low of Rs 1,55,200, a dip of Rs 785 or 0.50 per cent. Last seen, it was trading at Rs 1,55,801 with a fall of Rs 184 or 0.12 per cent.…
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This NBFC stock in focus as company raises million through first-ever external borrowing
18
Mar
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This NBFC stock in focus as company raises $15 million through first-ever external borrowing

Mumbai: Shares of SBI Life Insurance-backed smallcap NBFC (non-banking financial company) Paisalo Digital Ltd are in focus today as the company shared important information after market hours on Tuesday. Following this update, the stock traded in the green for a brief period. In its latest exchange filing, the company said that it has raised USD 15 million through its first-ever external borrowing (ECB). This move is significant toward strengthening and diversifying its funding sources. The proceeds will be used to provide loans to MSMEs, income-generating businesses, and other critical sectors. In its filing, the company stated that this will provide…
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