Stock market today (March 17, 2026): Nifty50 opens flat; BSE Sensex down 50 points

Stock market today (AI image) Indian markets recovered on Monday, but analysts cautioned that volatility may persist as investors remain wary of geopolitical tensions in West Asia and fluctuations in global energy prices. The ongoing conflict continues to weigh on sentiment and keep overall risk appetite restrained.Dr. VK Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Investments Limited…

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PhonePe pauses IPO as West Asia war roils markets

Mumbai: Walmart-backed PhonePe has paused its IPO amid volatility in the markets which have fallen by about 7% since the start of the West Asia conflict. In a statement on Monday, the fintech firm said that it will resume the listing process once there is some stability in global capital markets. “We sincerely hope for…

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US-bound exports decline 13%, India’s trade deficit with China crosses $100 billion

India’s exports to the US declined 12.88 per cent year-on-year to $6.88 billion in February, weighed down by high tariffs, while the country’s trade deficit with China widened past $100 billion during the April-February period of the current fiscal, according to commerce ministry data released on Monday.Exports had contracted in September, October, December and January,…

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Stock market today (March 16, 2026): Which are the top gainers and losers in Nifty50 and BSE Sensex? Check list

Benchmark equity indices rebounded strongly on Monday, rising over 1 per cent each after three consecutive sessions of steep losses, as investors returned to blue-chip banking and domestic-focused stocks amid bargain buying.The 30-share BSE Sensex surged 938.93 points, or 1.26 per cent, to close at 75,502.85. During the session, it touched an intra-day high of…

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Crude oil stocks adequate, refineries running at full capacity & petrol pumps operating normally: Govt

The government on Monday said India’s fuel supply situation remains stable, with adequate crude oil availability and refineries operating at peak capacity even as geopolitical tensions in Middle East continue to disrupt regional energy flows.Addressing concerns over possible shortages, Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary (Marketing & Oil Refinery) in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas,…

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Rupee keeps falling and falling: Currency slips to all-time low of Rs 92.40 against US dollar amid oil surge, FII outflows

The rupee weakened by 10 paise to settle at a fresh record low of Rs 92.40 (provisional) against the US dollar on Monday amid surging crude oil prices and incessant withdrawal of foreign funds triggered by geopolitical uncertainties, PTI reported.The local currency, however, resisted a sharper fall as domestic equity markets staged a significant recovery…

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