Nifty 50, Sensex Ended Over 1.5% Lower; RBI Capped Bank Dividend Payouts At 75% Of PAT Starting FY27 & More
- Share.Market
- 10 min read
- 11 Mar 2026
Here’s a quick wrap-up where we break down the performance of key indices, top corporate movers, and the major economic headlines of the day.
Nifty 50 and Sensex plunged back into the red today, dropping over 1.5% each amid sustained global tensions. Most sectoral indices also ended lower, with Nifty Auto emerging as the top loser. Tracking the broader market and risk-averse global cues, the rupee traded at around ₹92.04 against the USD.
Key Indices – Share Market
Today’s Top News from the Indian Share Market
WAAREERTLWaaree Renewable Technologies has signed a contract to execute the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) works for a new Ground Mount Solar PV Plant. The solar project will have a capacity of 300MWac/420MWp.
WHIRLPOOLWhirlpool of India completed the acquisition of an additional 154,105 equity shares in Elica PB Whirlpool Kitchen Appliances Private Limited. This 3.18% stake purchase brings Whirlpool’s total shareholding in Elica India to exactly 100%.
JINDALSTELJindal Steel was declared the preferred bidder for the Thakurani-A1 Iron Ore Block in Keonjhar, Odisha. The company committed to a 101.20% premium for the 202-hectare virgin block, which holds approximately 50 million tonnes of explored iron ore resources.
HINDZINCHindustan Zinc signed an MoU with CMR Green Technologies to establish a manufacturing facility at Zinc Park in Rajasthan. The new plant will focus on producing high-quality, low-emission zinc alloys for industries such as automotive, infrastructure, and consumer goods.
Broader Market Performance Today
INDIA VIXTop Performing Sectors Today
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Today’s Top Gainers and Losers
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FII DII Activity (₹ Cr)
| Date | FII (Net Value) | DII (Net Value) |
| 10 Mar 2026 | -4,672.64 | 6,333.26 |
| 09 Mar 2026 | -6,345.57 | 9,013.80 |
| 06 Mar 2026 | -6,030.38 | 6,971.51 |
| 05 Mar 2026 | -3,752.52 | 5,153.37 |
| 04 Mar 2026 | -8,752.65 | 12,068.17 |
| Month-to-Date | -32,849.40 | 48,133.98 |
What’s Happening Beyond Markets?
- According to the Reserve Bank of India, new prudential norms cap bank dividend payouts at 75% of Profit After Tax, effective from FY27. This regulatory shift tightly links profit distribution with capital strength, profitability, and strict compliance for banks.
- As per SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey, Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) are now a key capital market pillar, standing at ₹15.7 trillion in commitments as of December 2025. SEBI is also exploring a “lodge and launch” model to enable faster and more efficient scheme launches.
- Resilient Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) inflows are supporting mutual fund industry growth despite stock market consolidation, as per a report by Nuvama. Robust SIP inflows of ₹299 billion in February pushed total active equity assets under management to ₹44.4 trillion.
- According to the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, a revised ₹3,630.77 crore plan has been approved to build greenfield connectivity to the Jewar International Airport from the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway. This 31.42 km corridor will boost regional economic growth and logistics efficiency.
- The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved a ₹ 3,839-crore four-lane highway project linking Ujjain to the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway in Madhya Pradesh. The 80.45 km corridor will reduce travel time by an hour and improve logistics.
Back to Basics
Terms that put you one step ahead – every day
What is Self-Serving Bias?
Self-serving bias is our ego’s favourite defence mechanism in the stock market. It’s the psychological habit of taking full credit when your trades win, but blaming the universe when they lose. In the stock market, this looks like buying a stock that shoots up 20% and patting yourself on the back for your brilliant fundamental analysis. But when that hot tip on a stock crashes, you suddenly blame “market operators,” a surprise RBI rate hike, or bad global cues, conveniently ignoring your own lack of research.
We confuse a lucky break with pure skill, and bad choices with bad luck. To beat this illusion, you must own your trading mistakes just as much as your multi-baggers, because blaming the market will never make you a better investor.
Corporate Actions
Companies with the ex date and record date on 13 March 2026
| Company | Corporate Action |
| eClerx Services Ltd. | Bonus Issue, 1:1 |
| Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd. | Interim Dividend, ₹1.05 |
| RailTel Corporation of India Ltd. | Interim Dividend, ₹1.00 |
Before You Go…
Markets aren’t just charts and tickers; they’re daily tales of ambition and the quiet courage to stay invested.
We’ll be back to cut through the noise, so you can focus on investing intelligently.
