Nifty 50, Sensex Ended Over 2% Lower; The Government Maintained The Retail Inflation Target At 4% For The 2026-2031 Period & More
- Share.Market
- 10 min read
- 27 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 ended in the red, losing over 2% lower on Friday, with all sectoral indices ending lower. Markets took a hit as investor scepticism grew surrounding the ongoing negotiation talks between the US and Iran. Amidst this broader sell-off, the rupee tumbled to hit a record low of ₹94.84 against the USD.
Key Indices – Share Market
Today’s Top News from the Indian Share Market
GRAPHITEGraphite India surged after US-based industry leader GrafTech raised graphite electrode prices by $600-$1,200 per tonne. This hike brings relief to domestic manufacturers previously facing profitability pressures from subdued global pricing and rising raw material costs.
ACMESOLARACME Solar’s subsidiary has commissioned an additional 4 MW of its wind power project in Surendranagar, Gujarat. With this latest addition confirmed by state agencies, the company has now achieved a total commissioned capacity of 92 MW out of 100 MW.
AEQUSAequs signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Karnataka government to expand its manufacturing facilities in Belagavi and Hubballi. The proposed expansion involves an estimated cumulative investment of ₹2,856 crore over five years, supported by state regulatory facilitation.
COALINDIACoal India is investing ₹3,300 crore to establish eight new coking coal washeries by FY 2030, adding 21.5 million tonnes of annual capacity. This strategic expansion aims to improve domestic coal quality and reduce India’s reliance on imports for steelmaking.
LTL&T’s Buildings & Factories business has secured significant orders worth up to ₹2,500 crore. Key project wins include the construction of a Float Glass Plant in Gujarat and a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility for a leading two-wheeler company in Andhra Pradesh.
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) |
| 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 |
| 19 Mar 2026 | -7,558.19 | 3,863.96 |
| Month-to-Date | -1,07,010.05 | 1,24,499.5 |
What’s Happening Beyond Markets?
- The Union Cabinet has approved a ₹28,840 crore outlay for the Modified UDAN scheme over ten years. This initiative will develop 100 airports and enhance regional air connectivity in underserved areas, significantly boosting economic growth and tourism.
- As per a Finance Ministry notification, the government has maintained the retail inflation target at 4% for the 2026-2031 period. The Reserve Bank of India will continue operating within this framework, keeping the upper and lower tolerance limits unchanged at 6% and 2%.
- GIFT City launched a new Women in Fintech Accelerator to empower women-led startups. This investment-readiness program will provide crucial mentorship, investor matchmaking, and networking opportunities to help ventures secure institutional capital and scale.
- The DPIIT has partnered with KRAFTON India to boost startups in gaming, artificial intelligence, and digital entertainment. This collaboration will organise innovation challenges and hackathons, offering entrepreneurs access to mentorship, global best practices, and essential market integration.
- Union Minister JP Nadda has assured the Lok Sabha that India has an adequate supply of fertilisers despite the ongoing West Asia conflict. To prevent any shortages, the government is proactively securing long-term agreements and diversifying global import sources.
- Japan has committed an Official Development Assistance loan of ₹16,420 crore to India, as per the Ministry of Finance. This funding will support crucial urban transport, healthcare, and sustainable agriculture projects across Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Punjab, further strengthening bilateral economic ties.
Back to Basics
Terms that put you one step ahead – every day
What is Free Float?
A company’s total shares represent its entire ownership, but the free float consists only of the shares actively available for the public to trade. It strictly excludes locked-in shares held by promoters, company insiders, or the government. Instead of relying solely on a company’s total size, savvy investors analyse the free float to gauge market liquidity.
If a stock has a high free float, a large volume of shares can easily change hands, generally leading to stable trading. If the free float is low, the stock is susceptible to volatile price swings from just a few trades. While total market capitalisation reflects a company’s overarching valuation, the free float dictates its actual trading capacity. This practical reality is exactly why major market indices use it to determine a stock’s true market weight.
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