Benchmark Indices Extended Losses, Nifty PSU Bank Crashed 4.56%; Rupee Hit A Record Low Of ₹95.22 Against The USD & More
- Share.Market
- 10 min read
- 30 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.
Indian benchmark indices Nifty 50 and Sensex ended in the red, plunging over 2% on Monday, driven by a steep decline across PSU and private banking stocks. This sell-off in the banking sector was triggered by the RBI restricting banks’ daily onshore currency open positions to $100 million, down from the usual 25% of their tier-1 capital. Furthermore, broader investor sentiment remained nervous as elevated crude oil prices and a five-week-long US-Iran conflict dragged the rupee to a record low of ₹95.22 against the USD.
Key Indices – Share Market
Today’s Top News from the Indian Share Market
THERMAXThermax’s subsidiary, TBWES, secured a major boiler package order worth approximately ₹1,600 crore. Awarded by a leading thermal power company in Central India, the contract covers the manufacturing, supply, installation, and commissioning of a 1×800 MW ultra-supercritical thermal power plant.
COALINDIACoal India received a Letter of Award from the Telangana Power Generation Corporation to set up a 750 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) plant at Choutuppal. The project is estimated to cost ₹1,057.09 crore and will be executed within 18 months.
BELBharat Electronics Limited has secured additional orders worth ₹1,660 crore since March 17, 2026. These new orders encompass a diverse range of defence equipment, including satellite communication networks, electronic warfare systems, avionics, munitions, software solutions, and strategic components.
NTPCNTPC’s Board of Directors approved a ₹5,821.90 crore investment for a 4.70 GWh Battery Energy Storage System. The board also approved an additional equity commitment of ₹3,173.67 crore in its joint venture, Meja Urja Nigam Private Limited, for the Meja Super Thermal Power Project Stage-II.
BHELBHEL received a Notification of Award from NTPC for the main plant package of the 3×800 MW Telangana Stage-II thermal power project. Valued at over ₹13,500 crore, the contract includes the design, manufacturing, and commissioning of the plant within 62 months.
Top 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) |
| 27 Mar 2026 | -4,367.30 | 3,566.15 |
| 25 Mar 2026 | -1,805.37 | 5,429.78 |
| 24 Mar 2026 | -8,009.56 | 5,867.15 |
| 23 Mar 2026 | -10,414.23 | 12,033.97 |
| 20 Mar 2026 | -5,518.39 | 5,706.23 |
| Month-to-Date | -1,07,010.05 | 1,24,499.5 |
What’s Happening Beyond Markets?
- The National Stock Exchange (NSE) will launch Dated Brent Crude Oil (Platts) futures contracts on April 13, 2026. Traded as “BRCRUDEOIL,” this SEBI-approved move will help market participants hedge efficiently and link domestic commodity markets with international pricing trends.
- The Lok Sabha passed the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2025. The legislation introduces a new creditor-initiated insolvency framework to replace the underutilised fast-track process, ensuring reduced timelines for small companies and enhanced transparency in resolution.
- India refused to support the Investment Facilitation for Development (IFD) Agreement at the 14th WTO Ministerial Conference. Union Minister Piyush Goyal stated that incorporating the IFD could undermine the WTO’s foundational principles and erode its functional limits.
- The IT Ministry has approved 29 projects worth ₹7,104 crore under the ECMS scheme. Expected to generate over 14,000 jobs, this investment includes India’s first rare earth permanent magnet facility to boost domestic critical electronic component manufacturing.
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Who are Foreign Institutional Investors?
Think of the stock market as a bustling local bazaar, and Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) as wealthy international buyers arriving with massive shopping carts. They are large global entities, like mutual funds, pension funds, or foreign banks, that pool money to invest directly into our domestic markets.
Because these institutions bring exceptionally deep pockets, savvy investors watch their moves closely to gauge market direction. When FIIs are on a buying spree, this huge influx of foreign capital can quickly drive stock prices up. Conversely, when they decide to sell and pull out, their massive exits can trigger sharp market dips. While retail investors provide the daily trading buzz, FIIs are the financial heavyweights whose decisions can shift the momentum of the entire market.
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