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Sunteck Realty will likely be in focus on Thursday after the company informed exchanges about its decision to invest approximately $10-20 million in Sunteck Lifestyle International Private Limited (SLIPL) in the form of equity or preference shares or any other convertible securities in one or more tranches. SLIPL is a wholly owned subsidiary of the company.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Here are three stocks to buy, as recommended by Raja Venkatraman of NeoTrader for Thursday, 27 March. • Ambuja Cements Ltd: Buy ₹535 | Stop loss ₹520 | Target ₹575-590 • JTEKT India Ltd: Buy ₹135 | Stop loss ₹131 | Target ₹141-144 • Blue Dart Express Ltd: Buy ₹6,350 | Stop loss ₹6150 | Target ₹6,850-7,000 On 26 March, the broader market indices saw significant profit booking at elevated levels, with the Nifty 50 closing 182 points lower and the Sensex declining by 729 points.

AI-powered creator discovery and content recommendation features, along with enhanced creator insights for businesses on Instagram’s creator marketplace, designed to support brands working with creators. With millions of creators available through Instagram's marketplace, the potential to connect with creators who align with a brand’s narrative has grown significantly. India stands out as the largest community of Instagram creators, also leading globally in the production of Reels.

Tesla might be dominating the EV market, but a new player has entered the arena—one that has the backing of Tesla’s original co-founders. Telo Trucks, a startup focusing on compact electric pickups, has caught the attention of Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning, the very men who co-founded Tesla before Musk took over. With a fresh approach to electric utility vehicles, Telo Trucks’ MT1 mini pickup is designed for urban dwellers and adventure seekers alike. But with Tesla already facing mounting issues with its Cybertruck, could this be yet another headache for Musk?

ELSS) mutual funds stand out among other tax-saving instruments under Section 80C due to their unique combination of equity exposure, a short lock-in period, and potential for high returns. “Unlike the Public Provident Fund (PPF), which has a 15-year lock-in and offers fixed returns (currently around 7%-8%), ELSS funds have a much shorter lock-in of just 3 years and historically deliver average annualized returns of 10%-12%, higher in some cases,” said Adhil Shetty, CEO of Bankbazaar.com. “Since ELSS returns are market-linked and volatile in the short term, investing through SIP is wise. SIPs help mitigate market timing risk by averaging purchase costs during market highs and lows,” he added.

Exide Industries and Amara Raja surged up to 5% in Wednesday's intraday trade after the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) expanded the scope of Safe Harbour Rules, including lithium-ion batteries used in electric and hybrid vehicles under the definition of core auto components, according to a notification. Safe Harbour Rules provide businesses immunity from detailed tax scrutiny if they comply with predefined pricing norms under the Income-tax Rules, 1962.

Siemens Energy India. The equity allotment ratio for the demerger has been set at 1:1, meaning Siemens shareholders will receive one equity share of Siemens Energy India for each Siemens share they own as of the record date.

JSW Steel has become the world’s most valuable steelmaker after the Sajjan Jindal-led company crossed a market capitalisation of over $30 billion on Tuesday. The strong stock market performance of JSW Steel reflects a broader rally among Indian steelmakers after a government body recently recommended measures to protect the domestic industry from a surge in cheap steel imports.

Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) shares will be in focus on Wednesday after the company approved a borrowing plan of Rs 30,800 crore for FY26, aiming to strengthen funding for renewable energy projects and support India's clean energy transition. The IREDA board has sanctioned fundraising through various financial instruments, including bonds and loans. This move is expected to provide the necessary capital to accelerate renewable energy development and align with India's green energy targets.

DLF shares is set to remain in focus today following a significant strategic acquisition, where DLF Home Developers Ltd (DHDL), a material wholly-owned subsidiary of DLF, has increased its stake in DLF Urban Private Limited (DUPL) to 100%, thereby making DUPL a wholly-owned subsidiary of the company. “Pursuant to the provisions of Regulation 30 of the SEBI Listing Regulations, we wish to inform you that as a strategic investment decision, DLF Home Developers Limited (‘DHDL’/ ‘Buyer’), a material wholly-owned subsidiary of DLF Limited (‘Company’) has acquired 49.997% of the total paid-up equity share capital and compulsorily convertible debentures held by Reco Greens Pte. Limited (‘Reco’/ ‘Seller’) in DLF Urban Private Limited (‘DUPL’), a subsidiary of DHDL, pursuant to a Securities Purchase Agreement (‘SPA’) executed on 25th March 2025 amongst DHDL, Reco and DUPL,” the company said in an exchange filing.

Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) shares will be in focus on Wednesday after the company signed a Rs 5,000 crore rupee term loan (RTL) agreement with NTPC Renewable Energy Limited (NTPC REL) to support its ongoing and new capacity expansion projects. The loan will also be used for refinancing existing debt, as per NTPC REL’s board approval. The agreement, executed on March 25, 2025, is unsecured, though NTPC REL has provided a negative lien with certain exceptions. The loan amount is yet to be disbursed.

NCC shares will be in focus on Wednesday after the infrastructure company secured two advance work orders worth Rs 10,804.56 crore (excluding GST) from Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) for the design, supply, construction, installation, upgradation, operation, and maintenance of the middle-mile network of BharatNet. «The company has received two advance work orders dated 25th March 2025 from Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) for the design, supply, construction, installation, upgradation, operation, and maintenance of the middle-mile network of BharatNet in the Uttarakhand Telecom Circle (Package No. 05) and Madhya Pradesh, DNH & DD Telecom Circles (Package No. 01),» NCC said in an exchange filing.

Disclaimer: This is an AI-generated live blog and has not been edited by LiveMint staff. As of the last trading day, the Bank Nifty closed at 51,704.95. This closing price reflects the performance of the banking sector in the Indian stock market and can indicate market sentiment towards financial institutions.

FOMO (Fear of Missing Out), market expert Anshul Saigal, Founder of Saigal Capital remains steadfast in his conviction: ignore the noise, focus on risk-reward, and when the moment is right, “go for the jugular.” In a candid interaction with ETNow, Saigal, who brings over two decades of market experience to the table, emphasized that great investment decisions stem from conviction, not prediction. Drawing inspiration from investing legend Stanley Druckenmiller, Saigal quoted, “When the odds are favourable, go for the jugular.”

NBCC shares will be in focus on Wednesday after the state-owned firm secured contracts worth a total of Rs 658 crore in Uttarakhand and Delhi. The company bagged a Rs 439 crore contract from the Uttarakhand Investment and Infrastructure Board (UIIDB) for multiple redevelopment projects in Haridwar. These include the Rodi Belwala Area Revitalisation, Sati Kund development, Har Ki Pauri and Subhash Ghat revitalisation, and the redevelopment of a parking and commercial area near the railway station.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Buy above: ₹104 | Stop: ₹101 | Target: ₹109-111 AB Infrabuild operates in the infrastructure and construction sector, which has seen robust growth due to government initiatives and increased spending on urban development projects. The company’s stock has delivered impressive returns, with a 113% gain over the past year, outperforming its sector peers.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The Indian stock market has a gap-up opening on Tuesday, 25 March, setting the stage for an early uptrend. However, the market was unable to sustain higher levels, leading to a mild correction as traders reassessed their positions.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Nifty 50 snapped its winning streak and closed flat at 23,668 on Tuesday. Taking cues from global markets, the index opened on a positive note but faced resistance around 23,850, which aligns with the 50-week moving average (WMA).

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Are you inundated with spam calls? Soon, you will be able to see the caller's name flash on your phone screen without installing a third-party app like Truecaller. India’s private telecom operators Vodafone Idea Ltd, Bharti Airtel Ltd, and Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd have tapped vendors such as HP, Dell, Ericsson, and Nokia for servers and software needed to make this feature possible, according to three senior executives familiar with the matter.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. As India's stock market undergoes active buying coupled with some short covering, Raja Venkatraman of NeoTrader recommends three hidden gems for Wednesday, 26 March. • ABINFRABUILD: Buy above: ₹104 | Stop: ₹101 | Target: ₹109-111 • VADILALIND: Buy above: ₹5,050 | Stop: ₹4,925 | Target: ₹5,550-5,700 • PANACEABIO: Buy above: ₹431 | Stop: ₹405 | Target: ₹475-490 Investors should consider these factors to reap meaningful returns in the next few weeks: ABINFRABUILD: Buy above: ₹104 | Stop: ₹101 | Target: ₹109-111 AB Infrabuild operates in the infrastructure and construction sector, which has seen robust growth due to government initiatives and increased spending on urban development projects.

customer service complaints. The ServiceNow Customer Experience report analysed the widening gap between rising customer expectations and the reality of service delivery. It surveyed 5,000 Indian consumers and 204 Indian customer service agents. As many as 80% of Indian consumers now rely on AI chatbots for essential services like checking complaint statuses and product recommendations. Yet, these same consumers collectively spend an astounding 15 billion hours on hold each year, according to the report. «While some headway has been made-- the average Indian spent 3.2 hours less time waiting for an issue to be resolved than the previous year--there is still a considerable gap between customer expectations and service delivery. »This gap underscores the disconnect caused by siloed systems and limited visibility into the customer journey and adds to customer disappointment," the report pointed out.