Sensex Nifty Updates March 17: Markets Close Higher; Sensex Gains 570 Points, Nifty Holds Above 23,500 Led by Metals and Financials
Last Updated: 17th March 2026 - 04:33 pm
Indian markets extended gains with the Sensex rising 0.75% and Nifty 50 up 0.74%, led by Eternal and Tata Steel. Global cues remained mixed as Asian markets showed divergence, while European indices traded with a positive bias. Meanwhile, in the previous session, U.S. markets closed strongly higher, with the NASDAQ leading gains, reflecting continued strength in technology stocks and supportive investor sentiment globally.
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Stock Market Highlights, March 17
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Domestic Indices Extend Gains: Indian benchmarks closed higher, supported by broad-based buying. The Sensex rose 0.75% to 76,070.84, while the Nifty 50 gained 0.74% to 23,581.15. Eternal led gainers with a 5.67% jump, followed by Tata Steel and M&M, reflecting strong sectoral momentum.
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Global Cues Mixed: Asian markets traded mixed, with Hang Seng posting mild gains while Shanghai declined 0.85% and Nikkei remained flat. European indices showed a positive bias mid-session, led by FTSE 100 up 0.60%, while DAX hovered near flat, indicating cautious investor sentiment globally.
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Wall Street Recap: In the previous session, U.S. markets ended firmly higher, supported by tech-led gains. The Dow Jones advanced 0.83%, NASDAQ surged 1.22%, and the S&P 500 climbed 1.01%, reflecting strong investor confidence and continued momentum in growth and technology stocks.
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Top Gainers
| Company | Gain |
| Eternal | 5.67% |
| Tata Steel | 4.54% |
| M&M | 3.06% |
| HDFC Life | 2.60% |
| Bharat Elec | 2.29% |
Top Losers
| Company | Loss |
| Wipro | -1.94% |
| Cipla | -1.39% |
| Infosys | -1.35% |
| TATA Cons. Prod | -1.35% |
| ITC | -1.10% |
Indian Market Cues
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Gift Nifty | 23,598.50 | 0.13% |
| Nifty 50 | 23,581.15 | 0.74% |
| Nifty Bank | 54,876.00 | 0.85% |
| SENSEX | 76,070.84 | 0.75% |
India VIX
| Volatility Index | Value | Change (%) |
| India VIX | 19.79 | -8.39% |
Asian Markets
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
| Nikkei | 53,700 | -0.094% |
| Hang Seng | 25,868 | 0.13% |
| Shanghai Composite | 4,644 | -0.85% |
European Market Mid-Session Update
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
| FTSE 100 | 10,379 | 0.60% |
| DAX | 23,560 | -0.037% |
| CAC 40 | 7,974 | 0.49% |
| STOXX 50 | 5,744 | 0.10% |
U.S. Markets Live Today
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Dow Jones | 46,946.41 | 0.83% |
| NASDAQ | 22,374.18 | 1.22% |
| S&P 500 | 6,699.38 | 1.01% |
*As of 15:45 IST
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