Nifty 50, Sensex Ended In The Green; The Government Notified The Income Tax Rules 2026 & More
- Share.Market
- 10 min read
- 20 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 closed in the green on Friday, March 20. The Nifty PSU Bank Index surged nearly 4% in today’s trading session, driven by potential bond yield benefits as Brent crude oil cooled to around $107 per barrel. This drop in oil prices was largely driven by signs of de-escalation in the Middle East conflict, helping to lift broader market sentiment despite lingering geopolitical uncertainties. The rupee hit a record low of ₹93.78 against the USD.
Key Indices – Share Market
Today’s Top News from the Indian Share Market
TATAELXSITata Elxsi inaugurated a Global Offshore Development Center in Pune in partnership with Terumo Corporation. The dedicated facility will focus on developing innovative, patient-centric cardiac and vascular solutions, leveraging Tata Elxsi’s expertise in design, AI, and digital capabilities to enhance global healthcare technologies.
AUROPHARMAAurobindo Pharma received a positive update from the US FDA regarding its subsidiary, Apitoria Pharma. The agency classified the recent inspection of its API manufacturing facility in Telangana as ‘Voluntary Action Indicated’ (VAI) and officially closed the inspection, resolving the three observations issued in December 2025.
WABAGVA TECH WABAG secured a major European Investment Bank-funded consortium order in Georgia. The project involves building a 19 MLD wastewater treatment plant in Kutaisi, marking the company’s strategic entry into the CIS and Georgian markets while expanding its global water management footprint.
NTPCNTPC signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the UK-based Octopus Energy Group. The collaboration establishes a framework to explore global opportunities in electricity distribution, renewable energy, energy storage, EV charging infrastructure, and digital platforms to advance clean and affordable energy solutions.
TCSTCS shared three major strategic announcements. The IT giant partnered with Amadeus to modernise global airline retailing, signed an MoU with ABB to advance industrial AI and IT infrastructure modernisation, and extended its decade-long partnership with Swissport by five years to drive AI-led digital transformation in aviation.
Broader Market Performance Today
INDIA VIXTop Performing Sectors Today
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Today’s Top Gainers and Losers
Top Gainers
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FII DII Activity (₹ Cr)
| Date | FII (Net Value) | DII (Net Value) |
| 19 Mar 2026 | -7,558.19 | 3,863.96 |
| 18 Mar 2026 | -2,714.35 | 3,253.03 |
| 17 Mar 2026 | -4,741.22 | 5,225.32 |
| 16 Mar 2026 | -9,365.52 | 12,593.36 |
| 13 Mar 2026 | -10,716.64 | 9,977.42 |
| Month-to-Date | -81,262.5 | 95,462.37 |
What’s Happening Beyond Markets?
- The Ministry of Heavy Industries has invited global bids to establish integrated Rare Earth Permanent Magnet manufacturing facilities. The ₹7,280 crore scheme aims to build a 6,000 MTPA capacity, offering subsidies and incentives to significantly reduce India’s import dependence.
- The government has notified the Income Tax Rules 2026, launching a major overhaul of compliance systems starting April 1. The framework introduces stricter dividend controls, enhanced stock exchange audit trails, and clearer guidelines for cross-border taxation and digital businesses.
- India will firmly safeguard its agriculture and fisheries interests at the upcoming WTO Ministerial Conference in Cameroon, according to government sources. The government is committed to protecting the livelihoods of Indian farmers and fishermen by prioritising domestic agricultural support and food security.
- As per a World Trade Organization report, global goods trade growth is projected to significantly slow down to 1.9% this year. Ongoing Middle East conflicts and sustained high energy prices pose major downside risks, potentially dragging growth further down to 1.4%.
Back to Basics
Terms that put you one step ahead – every day
Who is a Scalper?
A scalper is essentially a highly active day trader who buys and sells financial instruments in a matter of seconds or minutes. If regular day traders are the sprinters of the stock market, scalpers are the Formula 1 drivers. Unlike traditional investors, they thrive on sheer speed and lightning-fast transactions, often making dozens or hundreds of trades in a single session.
Instead of waiting for significant price swings, they aim to “scalp” tiny profits from microscopic price changes. Because their profit margins are so thin, scalpers rely heavily on executing large trade volumes and strict exit strategies. They cut losses instantly; the moment a trade goes against them, they sell immediately. The ultimate goal is sheer quantity, letting tiny, rapid-fire wins stack up by the closing bell.
Before You Go…
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