Nifty 50, Sensex Ended ~2% Lower; India’s Retail Inflation Rose To 3.21% In Feb 2026 & More
- Share.Market
- 10 min read
- 13 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 for the third consecutive trading session today, losing around 2% respectively. The market momentum was largely driven by escalating geopolitical tensions involving the US, Israel, and Iran, which pushed crude oil prices above $101 per barrel. On the sectoral front, all indices ended lower, with Nifty Metal emerging as the top loser. The rupee also hit a record low of ₹92.47 against the USD amid the global turmoil.
Key Indices – Share Market
Today’s Top News from the Indian Share Market
ACMESOLARACME Solar’s shares surged after commissioning a 142.67 MW Battery Energy Storage System in Rajasthan. One of its subsidiaries also completed a second phase, boosting its capacity. These systems will run on a merchant basis for extra revenue before starting a 25-year power purchase agreement.
KALPATARUKalpataru announced a 3-acre residential redevelopment project in Mumbai’s Andheri West with an estimated Gross Development Value of ₹1,400 crore. Additionally, its subsidiary issued a ₹90 crore corporate guarantee to ICICI Bank to secure a term loan for another subsidiary.
POWERGRIDPower Grid acquired NES Pune East New Transmission Limited to remove transmission constraints in Maharashtra’s Pune Region-I. The build-own-operate-transfer project includes establishing an AIS Substation in the Ahilyanagar District and laying 765kV and 400kV transmission lines.
GODREJPROPGodrej Properties acquired a 44-acre land parcel near the Coimbatore Golf Club. This outright purchase will be used for a premium plotted residential development with a 1.1 million sq. ft. potential and an estimated ₹450 crore revenue potential.
Broader Market Performance Today
INDIA VIXTop Performing Sectors Today
Top Gainers
| Company | Today’s Chg | LTP |
|---|---|---|
 Nifty FMCGNIFTY FMCG | -0.55%-265.00 | 47924.15 |
 Nifty RealtyNIFTY REALTY | -1.35%-9.70 | 709.80 |
 Nifty ITNIFTY IT | -1.72%-508.15 | 29071.30 |
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Today’s Top Gainers and Losers
*Prices shown may have delay up-to 15 minutes
FII DII Activity (₹ Cr)
| Date | FII (Net Value) | DII (Net Value) |
| 12 Mar 2026 | -7,049.87 | 7,449.77 |
| 11 Mar 2026 | -6,267.31 | 4,965.53 |
| 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 |
| Month-to-Date | -46,166.58 | 60,549.28 |
What’s Happening Beyond Markets?
- As per data from the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, India’s retail inflation rose to 3.21% in February 2026. The Consumer Price Index saw a 47 basis point year-on-year increase, with rural and urban inflation rates at 3.37% and 3.02%, respectively.
- The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has finalised its selection of intermediaries for its proposed IPO, including 20 merchant bankers and 8 law firms. The offering, recently cleared by SEBI, is expected to roll out in the next seven to eight months.
- Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri assured the Lok Sabha that India faces no shortage of essential fuels despite the prolonged West Asia conflict. Highlighting structural diversification, he stated the country has sufficient gas production and alternative crude supplies from 40 nations.
- US Ambassador Sergio Gor announced that India and the US are exploring new defence collaborations, including advanced engines and unmanned systems. The two nations are also nearing a critical minerals agreement and expanding cooperation in nuclear power capacity.
- The government has approved ₹793.27 crore under the PLI scheme to boost millet-based products. This initiative has supported 4,612 micro food processing enterprises nationwide, driving a massive surge in the sale of millet products to ₹814 crore.
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