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tock Market Today | Share Market Live – Find here all the live updates related to Sensex, Nifty, BSE, NSE, share prices and Indian stock markets for 20 March 2026
Indian equities are expected to open on a flat to mildly positive note on Friday, with early indications from Gift Nifty hovering around the 23,200 mark. Crude oil prices fell after Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel will not attack Iran’s energy infrastructure anymore and that the war will end sooner than expected.
These statements helped improve market sentiment and revived buying in early deals on Friday across major Asian markets. Japan’s markets are closed for a holiday today, while South Korea’s Kospi inched up. Chinese markets are also up in early trade, while Australian stocks are flat.
- March 20, 2026 08:01
Industryupdate
Asgard Alcobev appoints Ronak Jain as MD
Asgard Alcobev appoints Ronak Jain as MD
Priyanka Jain named Additional Director and Binit Singhania elevated to CFO
- March 20, 2026 07:44
Stock market
Share Market Live Updates: Flat to positive open seen for Indian markets after sharp slide
Indian equities are expected to open on a flat to mildly positive note on Friday, with early indications from Gift Nifty hovering around the 23,200 mark. Crude oil prices fell after Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel will not attack Iran’s energy infrastructure anymore and that the war will end sooner than expected. Read more
- March 20, 2026 07:41
Stock Market Live Updates: 14 stocks including SBI, 4 Tata group companies, NTPC, IREDA, JSW Cement, Vibhor Steel on Friday
14 stocks including SBI, 4 Tata group companies, NTPC, IREDA, JSW Cement, Vibhor Steel on Friday
Key updates on 14 stocks, including SBI, Tata companies, NTPC, and JSW Cement, highlighting significant partnerships and investments.
- March 20, 2026 07:23
As Iran escalates Gulf attacks, oil crosses $119; Israel to stop striking gas field
Oil tops $119 as Iran escalates Gulf attacks; Israel to halt strikes on South Pars
Iran escalates Gulf energy attacks as oil and gas prices surge amid Strait of Hormuz tensions
- March 20, 2026 07:23
Pentagon seeks $200 billion extra funds for Iran war amid scrutiny
Pentagon seeks $200 billion for Iran war as Congress scrutiny and political divide intensify
Pentagon seeks $200 billion for Iran war, triggering sharp debate in Congress as lawmakers question costs, strategy and rising US fiscal deficit.
- March 20, 2026 07:22
As Iran intensifies Gulf energy attacks, Netanyahu says it can no longer enrich uranium
Iran intensified its attacks on oil and natural gas facilities around the Gulf on Thursday, raising the stakes in a war that is sending shock waves through the global economy.
The strikes, in retaliation for an Israeli attack on a key Iranian gas field, sent fuel prices soaring and risked drawing Iran’s Arab neighbours directly into the conflict. Iran’s targeting of energy production further stressed global supplies already under pressure because of its stranglehold on the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway through which a fifth of the world’s oil is transported. Read more
- March 20, 2026 07:08
Stock market
Stock Market Live Updates: News bits from Markets
Stocks in F&O ban SAIL Sammaan Capital
Ex-Date for Bonus Metropolis Healthcare
Ex-Date for Rights Maha Rashtra Apex Corporation
Ex-Dividend REC Balmer Lawrie Investments Kama Holdings
- March 20, 2026 07:07
Industryupdate
Corporate updates: Mergers, CFO exit, CTO renewal and telco additions
The Board of Archean Chemical Industries Ltd has approved the merger of its wholly owned subsidiary Idealis Chemicals Pvt Ltd (ICPL) with its wholly owned subsidiary Idealis Mudchemie Pvt Ltd (IMPL).
Ranjan Kumar Pati has stepped down as Chief Financial Officer (and KMP) of Shanthi Gears effective March 19.
The Rajasthan State Pollution Control Board has approved the renewal of the Consent to Operate (CTO) for Gillette India’s manufacturing facility in Bhiwadi.
Reliance Jio added a net 24.37 lakh mobile subscribers in January 2026, compared with an addition of 29.6 lakh subscribers in December 2025.
Bharti Airtel added a net 44.06 lakh mobile users in January 2026, compared with an addition of 54.28 lakh users in December 2025.
- March 20, 2026 07:06
Technicalcallbuy
Today’s Stock Recommendation: March 20, 2026
- March 20, 2026 07:05
ECB holds deposit rate steady at 2.15 per cent
EURO ECB Monetary Policy Actual: 2.15 per cent Expected: 2.15 per cent Previous: 2.15 per cent
(Policy decision as per market estimates; economic projections would be important for the outlook of the Euro.)
- March 20, 2026 07:04
Stock market
FIIs net sell ₹7,207 crore, DIIs buy ₹3,410 crore on March 19
Fund Flow Activity: 19 March 2026 (₹ in Crores)
Turnover: (NSE + BSE)
Cash Volume: 1,12,093.07 + 8,198.28
Total: 1,20,291.35
F&O Volume: 2,09,044.73 + 7,65,40,584.86
Total: 7,67,49,629.59
Provisional Cash: Only NSE
FII/FPI: NET SELL -7,207.35
(9,570.25 – 16,777.60)
DII: NET BUY +3,409.99 (15,669.86 – 12,259.87)
- March 20, 2026 07:02
US’ Scott Bessent signals possible US easing on Iranian oil sanctions soon
Bessent: US may unsanction Iranian oil on water in coming days. US could do another SPR release to keep price down – Fox Business Network interview. US Treasury is not intervening in futures markets. Treasury is intervening in markets by creating excess supply with oil that is on the water. (The comments seem optimistic, however not an official declaration related to the sanctions.)
- March 20, 2026 06:59
Technicalcallbuy
Stock to buy today: JB Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals (₹2,085.10)
Stock to buy today: JB Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals (₹2,085.10)
Buy JB Chemical stock at ₹2,085 with support at ₹2,070, targeting ₹2,200 amid steady uptrend and technical signals.
Published on March 20, 2026
