Stock Market Holiday: BSE and NSE Remain Open During Ugadi, Gudi Padwa, and Eid-ul-Fitr Indian stock markets will stay open during a series of festivals in March 2026, including Ugadi, Gudi Padwa, and Eid-ul-Fitr, as these dates do not appear on the official trading holiday calendar of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) or the National Stock Exchange (NSE). The exchanges have confirmed that trading will continue across all segments—equities, derivatives, currency, and commodities—on these days. The BSE and NSE holiday calendar for March 2026 does not include Ugadi, which falls on March 19, or Gudi Padwa, observed on March 20. Eid-ul-Fitr, celebrated on March 21, coincides with a Saturday, meaning markets will remain closed due to the weekend rather than the festival itself. The exchanges have designated three official trading holidays for the month: March 3 for Holi, March 26 for Ram Navami, and March 31 for Mahavir Jayanti. These are the only full-day closures, aside from regular weekend holidays. Ugadi, marking the New Year in southern states like Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, and Maharashtra, is a significant cultural event. However, the stock market calendar does not recognize it as a holiday. Similarly, Gudi Padwa, a traditional festival in Maharashtra, and Eid-ul-Fitr, observed by Muslims across India, do not trigger trading shutdowns. The article emphasizes that while these festivals are widely celebrated, market operations follow a pre-defined schedule, and not all public or regional holidays result in trading pauses. Investors and traders are advised to consult the official exchange calendar to avoid confusion and plan trades effectively. The article highlights that the latter half of March will feature multiple cultural and religious observances, but market activities will remain uninterrupted.#eid_ul_fitr #bse #nse #gudi_padwa #ugadi
ITI Share Price Surges Over 15% in Volatile Trade Amid Heavy Volumes Shares of state-run telecom product maker ITI Limited rose sharply on the bourses during the week’s first trading session, driven by strong investor demand. The company’s share price climbed as high as 15.18% to ₹279.10 per share on the NSE on Monday, March 16, 2026. Despite the gains, ITI shares remained more than 25% below their 52-week high of ₹372.85, recorded on October 8, 2025. By 01:15 PM, the stock was trading at ₹268.40, reflecting a 10.77% increase from its previous close of ₹242.30. Meanwhile, the Nifty 50 index fell 0.09% to 23,129. The surge in ITI’s share price was supported by heavy trading volumes. A combined total of 54.77 million equity shares, valued at ₹1,489.16 crore, were exchanged on the BSE and NSE during the day. The company’s market capitalization rose to ₹25,703.73 crore on the NSE. Year-to-date, ITI shares had declined 12.66%, slightly outperforming the Nifty 50’s 11.55% drop. Financial data from Q3FY26 revealed mixed results. The company reported a net loss of ₹48.9 crore, narrowing from ₹101.3 crore in the same period the previous year. Revenue from operations surged 299.73% to ₹1,034.5 crore, driven by strong operational performance despite rising raw material costs. However, the company’s Ebitda loss widened to ₹10.6 crore from ₹43.5 crore in Q3FY25. Key financial metrics highlighted in the report included a trailing twelve months (TTM) EPS of -1.53 (standalone) and -2.10 (consolidated), with cash EPS at -0.83 (standalone) and -1.26 (consolidated). The price-to-earnings (PE) ratio stood at -179.31 (standalone) and -130.76 (consolidated), while the return on equity (ROE) was -9.29%. The price-to-book (PB) ratio was 16.63, according to BSE data.#nifty_50 #bse #nse #iti_limited #iti_share_price
Bandhan Bank shares plunge over 12% amid promoter exit speculation Shares of Bandhan Bank Ltd fell sharply by 12.22% on Monday, reaching a low of Rs 154.15 in trading. The decline was marked by unusually high trading volumes, with approximately 9.43 lakh shares changing hands on the BSE—more than double the two-week average of 4.21 lakh shares. The stock’s turnover amounted to Rs 15.45 crore, reducing the lender’s market capitalisation to Rs 25,791.65 crore. The steep drop followed reports suggesting Bandhan Financial Services, the bank’s promoter, is considering exit strategies for certain long-term investors. In response, both the BSE and NSE requested clarification from Bandhan Bank. As of the latest update, the bank had not yet provided a formal response. The exchange filing noted that on March 16, 2026, the stock was cited in news reports linking the price decline to "promoter exploring stake sale, IPO to facilitate investor exits." The exchange’s query for clarification remains pending. From a technical perspective, the stock was trading below all key simple moving averages, including the 5-day, 10-day, 20-day, 30-day, 50-day, 100-day, 150-day, and 200-day levels. The 14-day Relative Strength Index (RSI) stood at 38.91, indicating a weak but not extreme oversold condition. A level below 30 typically signals oversold conditions, while values above 70 suggest overbought status. According to BSE data, Bandhan Bank’s standalone price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio was 25.44, and its price-to-book (P/B) ratio was 1.19. The company reported standalone earnings per share (EPS) of Rs 6.25, with a return on equity (RoE) of 4.25%. Trendlyne data revealed the stock’s one-year beta of 1.3, reflecting relatively high volatility compared to the market. Meanwhile, promoter holdings in the bank decreased slightly to 39.#bse #nse #bandhan_bank #bandhan_financial_services #bandhan_bank_shares
Coal India shares gain as Jefferies turns bullish, JM Financial maintains cautious view Shares of Coal India rose 2 per cent in early trade on Wednesday, driven by renewed buying interest and positive commentary from brokerage firms. The stock traded at ₹448.05 on the NSE at 11.24 am, having climbed to an intraday high of ₹451.80 compared with the previous close of ₹443.55. The stock had previously reached its 52-week high of ₹461.55 on January 29, 2026. Global brokerage Jefferies maintained a buy rating on Coal India and raised its target price to ₹485 from ₹450, citing improving earnings visibility and favorable demand conditions. The firm noted that after a 21 per cent earnings per share decline over FY24–26E, the company’s earnings trajectory is expected to improve with a 9 per cent compound annual growth rate over FY26–28. Jefferies highlighted a recovery in power demand, driven by expectations of an intense summer and weak rainfall, which is likely to support higher coal volumes. It also pointed to firm global coal prices potentially improving e-auction realisations for the company. Despite a steady rise in captive coal production, Coal India has retained its dominant 60 per cent share in India’s overall coal demand. The company’s long-term demand outlook remains intact, with plans for annual growth of about 5 per cent over the medium term. Domestic brokerage JM Financial, however, maintained a more cautious stance after meeting the company’s management. The firm noted that both fuel supply agreement prices and e-auction prices have stabilised after recent surges and are expected to remain steady, barring temporary spikes due to supply-side constraints. Early trials aimed at replacing imported coal, which accounts for an annual requirement of 40–45 million tonnes, with domestic supplies have shown encouraging results.#nse #jefferies #coal_india #jm_financial #coal_demand
Cupid Ltd Shares Surge 15% on Bonus Issue, Trading Volume Jumps 35 Times Average Shares of Cupid Ltd surged during Monday’s trading session, with the stock climbing nearly 13% to reach an intraday high of Rs 92.90 on the NSE. On the BSE, the stock rose as much as 15% amid heightened buying interest. The rally followed the company’s shares beginning to trade ex-bonus, which triggered a sharp increase in demand. The stock’s upward movement was driven by the 4:1 bonus share issue, which adjusted the share price to reflect the additional shares issued to existing shareholders. Ex-bonus trading often leads to increased liquidity and investor participation, as the per-share price becomes lower. This adjustment made the stock appear more affordable, attracting traders and boosting volume. Trading volumes for Cupid Ltd spiked significantly, with the NSE reporting 4.97 crore shares traded, a 34.57x increase compared to the 2-week average of 43.64 lakh shares on the BSE. The surge in activity was attributed to the ex-bonus status, which typically encourages higher participation. The stock’s performance also reflected strong quarterly results, as the company’s financials showed substantial growth. Cupid Ltd reported revenue from operations of Rs 93.51 crore in Q3 FY26, up 101.7% year-on-year from Rs 46.35 crore in Q3 FY25. Total income reached Rs 104.40 crore, compared to Rs 50.76 crore in the same period last year. Net profit after tax rose to Rs 32.87 crore, a 196.6% increase from Rs 11.08 crore in Q3 FY25. Basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS) were Rs 1.22, up from Rs 0.41 in the prior-year quarter. The company’s market capitalization stands at around Rs 12,331 crore, with minimal debt. Financial metrics include a return on capital employed (ROCE) of 17.1% and a return on equity (ROE) of 12.9%.#bse #nse #cupid_ltd #bonus_issue #q3_fy26
Stock Market Today: Nifty50 Opens Below 24,000, Sensex Tumbles Over 2,000 Points Amid Iran War The Indian stock market opened in negative territory on Wednesday, with the Nifty50 trading below 24,000 and the Sensex falling over 2,000 points as oil prices surged past $100 amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. By 10:50 am, the NSE Nifty50 was down 692.90 points or 2.8% at 23,753.85, while the BSE Sensex dropped 2,190.19 points or 2.78% to 76,728.71. The sharp decline erased over Rs 12.39 lakh crore from the combined market capitalization of BSE-listed companies, reducing it to Rs 437 lakh crore. Nearly all components of the 30-share Sensex were in red, with SBI and IndiGo among the worst-hit. The sell-off followed a weak close on Dalal Street the previous week, when eight of the ten most valued companies saw their market capitalization shrink by Rs 2,81,581.53 crore. Analysts expect geopolitical developments to remain a key factor influencing market direction this week, as investors closely monitor the Middle East conflict’s potential impact on global crude oil prices. Oil prices jumped sharply, surpassing $114 per barrel for the first time since 2022, driven by fears of supply disruptions and threats to vital shipping routes. Brent crude rose past $114, marking a 23% surge from Friday’s close of $92.69. Market participants are also tracking foreign investor behavior and macroeconomic cues. Ajit Mishra of Religare Broking noted that external factors, including oil prices and Middle East tensions, will shape market movements. Ponmudi R of Enrich Money warned of continued volatility, emphasizing the importance of monitoring foreign institutional flows and currency trends. Foreign investors intensified their selling in Indian equities, withdrawing nearly Rs 21,000 crore over the past four sessions as the Middle East crisis worsened.#iran_war #sensex #nifty50 #bse #nse
होली के मौके पर शेयर बाजार आज बंद रहेगा शेयर बाजार और कमोडिटी मार्केट में 3 मार्च को अवकाश रहेगा। बीएसई और एनएसई भी इस दिन बंद रहेंगे, जिस कारण किसी भी तरह का स्टॉक का कारोबार नहीं होगा। वहीं बेचे गए स्टॉक का सेटलमेंट भी नहीं किया जाएगा। इस दिन कमोडिटी मार्केट में भी ट्रेडिंग नहीं होगी, लेकिन शाम 5 बजे से रात 11 बजे तक ट्रेडिंग फिर शुरू हो जाएगी। होली के अवसर पर शेयर बाजार के बंद होने के कारण लोग गलती से तारीख के बारे में भ्रमित हो रहे थे। लेकिन बीएसई और एनएसई के अनुसार इस दिन बंदी रहेगी। इसके अलावा, मार्च में 26 और 31 मार्च को भी शेयर बाजार बंद रहेगा, जिसके कारण मार्च में कुल तीन ट्रेडिंग हॉलिडे होंगे। इसके अलावा, शनिवार और रविवार की भी छुट्टी होगी। 2 मार्च को शेयर बाजार में एक बड़ी गिरावट देखने को मिली थी। मिडिल ईस्ट में छिड़ी जंग के कारण सेंसेक्स 1048 अंक या 1.29 फीसदी टूट गया था। निफ्टी में भी 300 से ज्यादा अंकों की गिरावट आई थी, क्योंकि कच्चे तेल के दाम में जबरदस्त उछाल आई थी। कच्चे तेल का दाम सोमवार को 10 फीसदी से ज्यादा चढ़कर 80 डॉलर प्रति बैरल पर पहुंच गया था। मार्च में छुट्टियां ज्यादा रहने वाली हैं। इसके अलावा, 2026 में कुल 16 ट्रेडिंग हॉलिडे रहेंगे। इस बारे में आजतक ऐप के माध्यम से सबसे तेज़ खबरें प्राप्त करें।#stock_market #holi #nse #bsse #commodity_market
