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Sensex Nifty Updates March 20: Sensex, Nifty Advance Led by Steel Stocks; HDFC Bank Drags
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Last Updated: 20th March 2026 - 04:09 pm
Indian markets ended modestly higher with the Sensex up 0.44% and Nifty gaining 0.49%, driven by strength in metal and IT stocks like JSW Steel, Tata Steel, and Infosys, while financials weighed on sentiment. Global cues were weak, as Asian markets declined sharply and European indices traded mixed. Meanwhile, U.S. markets closed lower in the previous session, reflecting cautious investor sentiment amid global uncertainties, even as volatility remained largely stable.
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Stock Market Highlights, March 20
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Domestic Indices End Higher: Indian benchmarks closed in the green, with the Sensex rising 0.44% to 74,532.96 and the Nifty 50 gaining 0.49% to 23,115.05. Metal and IT stocks led gains, with JSW Steel, Tech Mahindra, and Tata Steel among top performers, while financials lagged.
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Global Cues Weak: Asian markets declined sharply, led by a 3.38% drop in Japan’s Nikkei, while Hang Seng and Shanghai Composite also ended lower. European markets were mixed at mid-session, with DAX, CAC 40, and STOXX 50 posting mild gains, while FTSE 100 edged lower.
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Wall Street Recap: In the previous session, U.S. markets closed lower, with the Dow Jones falling 0.44%, NASDAQ declining 0.28%, and the S&P 500 slipping 0.27%. Weakness reflected cautious sentiment amid global uncertainties and profit booking across major sectors.
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Top Gainers
| Company | Gain |
| JSW Steel | 3.42% |
| Tech Mahindra | 3.30% |
| Tata Steel | 3.29% |
| Coal India | 3.07% |
| Infosys | 2.88% |
Top Losers
| Company | Gain |
| Hindalco | -2.54% |
| HDFC Bank | -2.22% |
| HDFC Life | -1.55% |
| ONGC | -1.37% |
| Shriram Finance | -1.18% |
Indian Market Cues
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Gift Nifty | 23,134.50 | 0.11% |
| Nifty 50 | 23,115.05 | 0.49% |
| Nifty Bank | 53,427.05 | -0.045% |
| SENSEX | 74,532.96 | 0.44% |
India VIX
| Volatility Index | Value | Change (%) |
| India VIX | 22.7425 | -0.25% |
Asian Markets
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
| Nikkei | 53,372 | -3.38% |
| Hang Seng | 25,277 | -0.88% |
| Shanghai Composite | 4,538 | -1.24% |
European Market Mid-Session Update
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
| FTSE 100 | 10,044 | -0.19% |
| DAX | 22,904 | 0.27% |
| CAC 40 | 7,816 | 0.094% |
| STOXX 50 | 5,631 | 0.31% |
U.S. Markets Live Today
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Dow Jones | 46,021.43 | -0.44% |
| NASDAQ | 22,090.69 | -0.28% |
| S&P 500 | 6,606.49 | -0.27% |
*As of 15:45 IST
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