British Pound net speculative shorts fall sharply

British Pound net speculative shorts fall sharply


Large currency speculators decreased net short position in the Pound futures market from a three-month high, according to the latest Commitment of Traders (COT) data released by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The non-commercial futures contracts of Pound futures, traded by large speculators and hedge funds, totaled a net short position of 65515 contracts in the data reported through March 17, 2026. This was a weekly fall of 18682 net short contracts.

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Board of Housing & Urban Development Corp. recommends Fourth Interim dividend


Of Rs 1.25 per share

Housing & Urban Development Corp. announced that the Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on 23 March 2026, inter alia, have recommended the Fourth Interim dividend of Rs 1.25 per equity Share (i.e. 12.5%) , subject to the approval of the shareholders.

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First Published: Mar 23 2026 | 4:50 PM IST



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Nifty India Defence index slips 5%; GRSE, BDL tank 8%, HAL hits 52-week low

Nifty India Defence index slips 5%; GRSE, BDL tank 8%, HAL hits 52-week low



Nifty India Defence index today

 

Shares of defence companies were under pressure with the Nifty India Defence index falling 5 per cent to 7,349.20 on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) in Monday’s intra-day trade amid a sharp sell-off in the equity market.

 

Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Bharat Dynamics (BDL) and BEML tanked 8 per cent each. Mishra Dhatu Nigam, Data Patterns India, Paras Defence and Space Technologies, Cochin Shipyard, Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders and MTAR Technologies were down in the range of 6 per cent to 7 per cent.

 

Meanwhile, the share price of Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) (down 5 per cent at ₹3,510) and Unimech Aerospace and Manufacturing (down 4 per cent at ₹ 761.10) have hit their respective 52-week lows in intra-day trade.

 
 


At 02:15 PM; Nifty India Defence index was down 4.3 per cent, as compared to 2 per cent decline in the Nifty 50.

 


Why are defence shares under pressure?

 


Share price of HAL has tanked 30 per cent from its 52-week high of ₹5,166 touched on May 16, 2025.

 


Cochin Shipyard, GRSE, BDL, BEML, Paras Defence and Space Technologies, Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders and Unimech Aerospace and Manufacturing market prices have plunged between 40 per cent and 51 per cent from their respective 52-week highs.

 


HAL derives majority of its revenue from the Indian defense sector. Accordingly, a continuous flow of orders from the defence sector, which in turn depends on the defense budget, is critical for the company’s prospects.

 

Apart from licensed production, HAL focused on developing indigenous aircraft and helicopters, which can be translated into production orders and shall provide revenue visibility for the next 5-10 years. The company has been making efforts towards improving exports and aim to secure export orders with its existing platforms. However, quantum of exports continues to remain low, according to CARE Ratings Limited (CareEdge Ratings).

 


The rating agency believes that HAL will continue to benefit from its strategic importance to the Indian defence forces, resulting in maintaining its leadership position in the Indian Aerospace and Defence industry supported by long track record of operations, high entry barriers, and maintaining its highly comfortable financial risk profile.

 


Analysts at Choice Institutional Equities reiterate a constructive stance on HAL despite near-term supply constraints relating to Tejas Mk-1A engine deliveries. 

 


“Importantly, our investment thesis is not contingent on a single platform. Approx. 54 per cent of HAL’s order book is anchored in diversified and execution-visible segments including Su-30MKI upgrades, engine mfg., MRO and others. This portion alone translates to nearly ~4.3x FY25 revenue, providing substantial earnings visibility and mitigating platform-specific risk,” the brokerage firm said in the company update.

 


Analysts view the recent news regarding HAL’s potential exclusion from the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) program as a material negative for its long-term growth outlook.  ==================================  Disclaimer: View and outlook shared on the stock belong to the respective brokerages and are not endorsed by Business Standard. Readers discretion is advised. 

 



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Sensex,Nifty under pressure; PSU Bank shares skid


The domestic equity benchmarks traded with substantial losses in the mid-afternoon trade due to negative global signals. Rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East raised concerns about potential disruptions to energy supplies and their impact on global economic growth.

Investor sentiment also remained cautious amid a weakening rupee and a spike in market volatility, with the volatility index rising over 16%. Market participants largely adopted a risk-off approach. The Nifty slipped below the 22,600 mark.

PSU Bank shares witnessed selling pressure after advancing in the past trading session.

At 14:25 IST, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex tanked 1,517.80 points or 2.04% to 73,011.16. The Nifty 50 index plunged 513.85 points or 2.22% to 22,596.35.

 

The broader market underperformed the frontline indices. The BSE 150 MidCap Index dropped 3.35% and the BSE 250 SmallCap Index slipped 3.66%.

The market breadth was weak. On the BSE, 585 shares rose and 3,780 shares fell. A total of 147 shares were unchanged.

The NSE’s India VIX, a gauge of the market’s expectation of volatility over the near term, surged 16.39% to 26.55.

US-Iran Warfare

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East continues to intensify, keeping global investors cautious as the war enters its fourth week, raising concerns about energy security and global economic stability.

According to the chief of the International Energy Agency (IEA), nearly 40 energy assets severely damaged’ in conflict; warns of worst crisis.

Meanwhile, Donald Trump warned the US will obliterate Irans power plants if it doesnt fully open the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours, In response, Iran stated that any such military action would be met with retaliatory strikes targeting U.S. and Israeli energy and infrastructure facilities in the region.

Buzzing Index:

The Nifty PSU Bank index slipped 2.95% to 8,331.20. The index jumped 2.07% in the past trading session.

UCO Bank (down 4.71%), Punjab & Sind Bank (down 4.66%), Bank of Maharashtra (down 4.06%), Indian Overseas Bank (down 3.91%), Union Bank of India (down 3.83%), Bank of Baroda (down 3.82%), Punjab National Bank (down 3.71%), Central Bank of India (down 3.54%), Indian Bank (down 3.49%) and Bank of India (down 3.42%) declined.

Numbers to Track:

The yield on India’s 10-year benchmark federal paper rose 1.65% to 6.848 compared with the previous session close of 6.737.

In the foreign exchange market, the rupee edged lower against the dollar. The partially convertible rupee was hovering at 93.9350 compared with its close of 93.5350 during the previous trading session, pressured by rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and concerns over energy supply disruptions.

MCX Gold futures for 2 April 2026 settlement tumbled 7.03% to Rs 134,339.

The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the greenback’s value against a basket of currencies, was up 0.11% to 99.75.

The United States 10-year bond yield rose 0.20% to 4.421.

In the commodities market, Brent crude for May 2026 settlement jumped $1 or 1.58% to $113.96 a barrel.

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Force Motors, Godfrey Phillips to enter F&O segment from 1 April


The National Stock Exchange of India has announced the introduction of futures and options (F&O) contracts on two individual securities, effective 1 April 2026.

The contracts will be available on Force Motors and Godfrey Phillips India, subject to meeting eligibility criteria under the March 2026 quarterly sigma computation cycle.

The exchange said the move follows stock selection norms prescribed by SEBI and subsequent regulatory approval.

Details regarding market lot and strike price schemes for the contracts will be communicated separately on 30 March 2026.

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Adani Enterprises slips 5%, hits 52-wk low; stock nears rights issue price

Adani Enterprises slips 5%, hits 52-wk low; stock nears rights issue price



Adani Enterprises share price today

 


Adani Enterprises stock hit a 52-week low of ₹1,827.85, as it slipped 5 per cent on the BSE in Monday’s intra-day trade. 

 


The stock price of the Adani Group flagship company fell below its previous low of ₹1,850 touched on January 23, 2026. At current levels, Adani Enterprises trades close to its rights issue price of ₹1,800 per share.

 


The stock is trading lower for the third straight day, and has plunged 9 per cent during the period. In the past one month, the stock underperformed the market by falling 18 per cent, as compared to 13 per cent decline in the BSE Sensex.

 
 


Adani Enterprises – Rights issue

 


Adani Enterprises raised ₹24,930 crore through issuance of right shares in December 2025. According to the record date for eligibility for the rights issue as November 17, 2025, eligible shareholders were to get 3 rights shares for every 25 held.

 


The payment for the ₹1,800 share was split into three tranches. On application ₹900 per share, and ₹450 per share each on the first call and the second or final call. The final call closed on March 16, 2026.

 


Upon receipt of the second and final call money on the rights equity shares, to the extent applicable, the Rights Issue Committee of the board of directors at its meeting held on March 19, 2026, approved the conversion of 137.47 million partly paid-up equity shares of face value ₹1 each, which were 75 per cent paid-up (comprising ₹0.75 of the face value and ₹1,349.25 premium) into fully paid-up equity shares of face value ₹1.00 each.

 


Adani Enterprises said the rights issue was aimed at strengthening its capital base and supporting future growth initiatives. 

 


Adani Enterprises – rating rationale

 


The next generation of Adani Enterprises’ strategic business investments are centered around green hydrogen ecosystem, airport management, data center, roads and primary industries like copper and petrochem – all of which have significant scope for value unlocking.

 


In December 2025, the domestic rating agencies ICRA and CARE Ratings reaffirmed the long-term, short-term ratings of Adani Enterprises with a stable outlook.

 


The ratings’ reaffirmation for Adani Enterprises factors in the Group’s strong execution capabilities in incubating new businesses, sustained improvement in the performance of Adani New Industries Limited (ANIL) and airports divisions, and its leadership position in integrated resource management (IRM) business, ICRA said in its rationale.

 


The rating derives strength from the successful track  record  of  Adani Enterprises  in  incubating  ports,  power  generation  and  transmission,  renewable  energy  and  city  gas  distribution businesses  in  the  past.  Adani Enterprises  is  currently  incubating  ANIL,  airports,  roads,  and  data  centers,  among  others,  and  its  ability  to successfully  monetise  them  in  a  timely  manner  remains crucial  to  maintain  prudent  capital  structure.

 


Meanwhile, CareEdge Ratings said it understands that the matter related to indictment and civil complaint filed by United States Department of Justice (DoJ) and United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), respectively, is currently sub-judice. However, concerns related to the impact on Adani Enterprises’ large-sized capex stand substantially reduced, given the on-schedule progress of its capex in addition to timely debt disbursals and fresh debt tie-ups received at the Adani group level.

 


CareEdge Ratings also notes that Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has concluded certain investigations on allegations by Hindenburg and found no non-compliance with respect to related party transactions requirements under the Listing Agreement and SEBI Listing Regulations for certain transactions with third parties in earlier financial years.

 


In the medium term, large capex is planned across ANIL, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) segment, roads and airports sector, of which, entire capex in roads sector is regulatory in nature, related to under-construction projects on hand. Majority capex in the airport sector is also regulatory capex, while balance capex relates to non-aero and city side development (CSD) works. 

 


Immediate capex of ANIL encompasses expansion of existing integrated capacities of solar module and cells to 10 GW. While first phase of capex for copper segment is completed, generation of envisaged profit before interest, lease rentals, depreciation and taxation (PBILDT) from copper smelter from FY27 is crucial, the rating agency said.  =========================================  Disclaimer: View and outlook shared on the stock belong to the respective brokerages and are not endorsed by Business Standard. Readers discretion is advised. 

 



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