Liquide Market Summary 18th March 2026

Indian Stock Market Today: Indian benchmark indices extended their rally for a third consecutive session on March 18, with the Nifty crossing the 23,850 mark intraday, driven by broad-based buying across sectors and supportive global cues.

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Broader markets outperformed the key benchmarks, with the Nifty Midcap 100 gaining 2% and the Nifty Smallcap 100 rising 1.7%. On the sectoral front, all indices ended in the green, barring FMCG and Metal.

Meanwhile, the rupee weakened sharply against the US dollar, breaching the 92.50 mark for the first time and settling at a record low of 92.63.

NIFTY: The index opened 51.75 points higher at 23,632.90, reached a high of 23,862.25 and closed at 23,777.80. Nifty formed a bullish candle with a minor upper shadow, indicating a healthy trend despite some pressure at higher levels. Immediate resistance is placed at 23,860, while immediate support stands at 23,660.

BANK NIFTY: The index opened 51.05 points higher at 54,927.05, reached a high of 55,554.15 and closed at 55,326.05. Bank Nifty formed a bullish candle with minor upper and lower shadows. Immediate resistance is placed at 55,600, with support around 55,000.

Stocks in News

• Urban Company: Stock surged 10% after SBI Mutual Fund increased its stake to 3.98% from 1.89% (Dec 2025), signaling strong institutional confidence.
• Hexaware Technologies: Stock rose more than 7% following the launch of Agentverse, an enterprise AI platform offering 600+ ready-to-deploy AI agents, strengthening its AI positioning.
• Swan Defence: Stock hit the 5% lower circuit after promoter Hazel Infra announced plans to sell up to 5.01% stake via an Offer for Sale.

Other News

• Asian and European equities extended their rebound on Wednesday, supported by a pullback in crude prices, while investors remained cautious ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision.
• Crude oil eased after Iraq resumed exports through the pipeline to Turkey’s Mediterranean port of Ceyhan, raising hopes of partial supply relief amid ongoing disruptions from Gulf producers.
• Gold edged lower as markets assessed the risk of a more hawkish Federal Reserve stance, with elevated oil prices continuing to fuel concerns around persistent inflation pressures.

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