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Indian equity markets are expected to open with a sharp gap-down and trade with a weak undertone, reflecting heightened global risk aversion and growing geopolitical uncertainty.
GIFT Nifty at 23,560 indicates Nifty may see a gap-down opening of 150 points.
Foreign Institutional Investors have remained consistent net sellers in the Indian market during March, reflecting global portfolio rebalancing and a shift toward safer assets. While Domestic Institutional Investors continue to provide partial support through steady buying, persistent FII outflows continue to weigh on overall market sentiment.
Meanwhile, global stocks are down between 0.5 and 2 per cent across the Asia-Pacific region.
- March 13, 2026 07:35
Review
Quote: Vikrant Chaturvedi, Associate Director – Research, Brickwork Ratings
“India’s February 2026 CPI inflation at 3.21% on the 2024 base has edged up from 2.75% in January, reflecting renewed food price pressures. The Consumer Food Price Index rose 3.47% year-on-year, with vegetables such as tomatoes and cauliflowers still elevated despite sequential declines. Jewellery prices, particularly gold and silver, also contributed significantly, with gold-related inflation at 48.16% and silver jewellery at over 160%, underscoring the impact of the global bullion rally on domestic inflation. Core inflation, excluding food and energy, is estimated near 3.4%, signalling contained demand-side pressures in housing, health, and communication. This divergence between food and precious metals volatility versus relatively stable core highlights that while headline prints remain sensitive to supply shocks and asset price surges, underlying inflation dynamics are still benign.
From a monetary policy perspective, this mix should allow the RBI to remain patient, balancing growth support with vigilance on food and commodity-driven spikes. Having said that, the US–Iran conflict and rising crude oil prices pose upside risks through fuel and input-cost channels. For credit markets, the persistence of low and stable core inflation strengthens household purchasing power and corporate debt-servicing capacity, reinforcing sovereign and corporate credit profiles even as food and bullion prices remain the swing factors in the near term. Going forward, the trajectory of food and global commodity prices will be critical in determining whether headline inflation stabilizes or continues to test the RBI’s tolerance band.”
- March 13, 2026 07:34
NSE
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NSE
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- March 13, 2026 07:32
Review
Quote: Comments from Aditi Nayar, Chief Economist, ICRA Ltd. on CPI inflation
The headline CPI inflation inched up to 3.2% in February 2026 from the revised 2.7% in January 2026, in line with ICRA’s estimate. As expected, the uptick was almost entirely led by the food and beverages (F&B) segment, which accounted for as much as 44 bps of the 47 bps rise in the headline print between these months. Core (CPI excluding F&B and electricity, gas & other fuels) remained unchanged at 3.4% between these months.
ICRA expects the YoY inflation in the F&B segment to ease marginally in March 2026 from 3.4% in February 2026.
However, the hike in prices of domestic (non-subsidized) and commercial LPG cylinder prices in early-March 2026 owing to global energy supply disruptions would exert upward pressure on inflation prints for the electricity, gas & other fuels, and restaurant & accommodation divisions in this month. These, along with continued hardening in average prices of precious metals such as gold would push up the headline CPI inflation to ~3.3-3.5% in March 2026.
Looking ahead, with a somewhat lower weight for F&B in the new CPI series (36.75%: 2024 series) vis-à-vis the old series (45.86%: 2012 series), the expected base-effect led uptick in the headline CPI print in FY2027 would likely be tempered, after the initial uptick, resulting in a flatter curve even as the average would likely remain around ~4% in our base case for FY2027.
However, the ongoing geopolitical tensions in West Asia pose upside risks to the CPI inflation trajectory, if sustained for an extended period; as per ICRA’s analysis, every 10% increase in average crude oil prices increases the CPI inflation by 40-60 bps, assuming that a full transmission into retail selling prices (RSPs) of auto fuels takes place.
Additionally, elevated crude oil prices would weigh on India Inc.’s profitability and household spending, posing downside risk to our GDP growth forecast of 7.1% for FY2027. Heightened uncertainty transmitting from geopolitics into India’s growth and inflation outlook supports the case for a pause in the upcoming April 2026 MPC meeting.
- March 13, 2026 07:32
Stock market
Stock Market Updates LIVE: Market Update | 12 Mar 2026 | 04:46 PM
MACRO
• India’s CPI inflation for February rises to 3.21% YoY vs 2.75% previous; slightly above estimate of 3.14%.
• Government seeking urea imports from China amid gas shortages linked to the ongoing geopolitical conflict.
• Oil Minister states LPG supply concerns are driven by consumer fear, not actual shortages.
• India securing large LNG shipments daily from US, Norway, Canada, Algeria and Russia.
• Domestic LPG production up ~28% over the past five days.
• Around 70% of India’s crude imports now sourced outside the Strait of Hormuz; refineries operating at maximum capacity and fuel availability remains secure.
• Ongoing geopolitical tensions as Israel targets Iranian nuclear-related facilities.
SECTOR
• Energy security measures intensifying as India diversifies crude and LNG sourcing amid Middle East tensions.
• Fertilizer supply chain facing pressure due to gas shortages impacting global urea production.
FLOWS (MSCI / Block / Promoter)
• Avanti Feeds – Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund acquires over 5% stake (Positive) | CMP ₹1243 | +2.73%
ORDERS / BUSINESS UPDATES
• Vascon Engineers – Wins ₹115.9 crore residential project in Ahmedabad (Positive) | CMP ₹34.48 | +0.73%
• Manorama Industries – Board approves fundraising plan up to ₹500 crore (Neutral) | CMP ₹1328.6 | -0.64%
• JNK India – Appoints Anand Agarwal as interim CFO (Neutral) | CMP ₹244.5 | +1.31%
RESULTS / ANALYST IMPACT
• Hero MotoCorp – Tax demand reduced from ₹177.96 crore to ₹27 crore; company plans further appeal and refund claim (Neutral) | CMP ₹5390.5 | -3.31%
• Amagi Media Labs – Reports 21% increase in FAST viewing and 27% rise in ad impressions in Q4 2025 driven by AI-led media processes (Positive) | CMP ₹379.5 | -1.22%
KEY MOVERS (>3%)
• Hero MotoCorp – ₹5390.5 | -3.31%
- March 13, 2026 07:31
Commodities
Quote: US President Trump on oil prices rising
The US makes “a lot of money” when oil prices rise because it is the world’s largest oil producer. More important to me Iran is stopped than high oil price. Stopping Iran is of greater interest to me than oil prices.
- March 13, 2026 07:30
Quote: Iran Supreme Leader
We will not give up on avenging the blood of your martyrs, especially the martyrs of Minab. Calls for unity among people and calls for participation on Quds Day. Closure of Strait of Hormuz should be continued as a tool to pressure enemy. We believe in friendship with neighbors and only target the bases, and we will inevitably continue (from initial comments, not seen any sign of talk to end the war)
- March 13, 2026 07:24
Stock market
Stock Market Live Updates: Nifty may shed another 150 points at open
Indian equity markets are expected to open with a sharp gap-down and trade with a weak undertone, reflecting heightened global risk aversion and growing geopolitical uncertainty. Read more
- March 13, 2026 07:11
Stock market
Stock Market Live Updates: 15 stocks including Balaji Amines, Zydus, Acme Solar, Gravita, Kalpataru, Vascon, Max Financial will remain in focus on Friday
15 stocks including Balaji Amines, Zydus, Acme Solar, Gravita, Kalpataru, Vascon, Max Financial will remain in focus on Friday
Key stocks like Balaji Amines, Zydus, and Max Financial are in focus this Friday amid significant corporate developments.
- March 13, 2026 06:55
Technicalcallbuy
Today’s Stock Recommendation: March 13, 2026
- March 13, 2026 06:53
Technicalcallbuy
Day Trading Guide for March 13, 2026: Intraday supports, resistances for Nifty50 stocks
Day Trading Guide for March 13, 2026: Intraday supports, resistances for Nifty50 stocks
Get key intraday supports, resistances, and trade recommendations for Nifty Futures and major stocks in March-13.
- March 13, 2026 06:38
Technicalcallbuy
Stock Market Live Updates: Stock to buy today: Jindal Saw (₹199.25)
The stock of Jindal Saw has been trading with a positive bias since the beginning of this year. Since January, it has seen two sharp price rises. First, on the back of the support at ₹155 during the third week of January and now, it has gained nearly 20 per cent so far this week. The price action shows the formation of a higher high, and the price is now above both 21- and 50-day moving averages.
Published on March 13, 2026
