Nifty 50, Sensex Snapped Losing Streak, Ended Over 1% Higher; IEX Power Trade Surged 30.4% Year-On-Year In Feb 2026 & More
- Share.Market
- 11 min read
- 05 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 snapped a three-day losing streak to end over 1% higher, respectively. On the sectoral front, most indices ended in the green, led by Nifty Metal, with Nifty IT emerging as the only loser. Meanwhile, the rupee hovered around ₹91.55 against the US Dollar.
Key Indices – Share Market
Today’s Top News from the Indian Share Market
NATIONALUMNALCO shares rallied as global aluminium prices surged due to supply-side risks in the Middle East. Rising US-Iran tensions and force majeure declarations by major producers Alba and Norsk Hydro have severely disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, tightening global metal supply expectations.
MASTEKMastek secured an £85 million engineering contract with the UK Home Office’s Migration and Borders Technology Portfolio. The company will deploy specialist teams and AI-driven accelerators to support, maintain, and scale the flagship ATLAS platform, which handles visas, asylum casework, and border operations.
MOTILALOFSMotilal Oswal Home Finance entered a $100 million debt finance agreement with the Asian Development Bank. Raised through non-convertible debentures, the funds will be used to provide affordable housing loans to women borrowers and finance green-certified residential construction projects.
GESHIPGreat Eastern Shipping contracted to buy a secondhand Kamsarmax Dry Bulk Carrier to expand its fleet. Financed entirely through internal accruals, the 2014 Japanese-built vessel will join by Q1 FY27. The company also expects to complete the sale of a gas carrier in Q4 FY26.
CENTRALBKThe Competition Commission of India approved Central Bank of India’s proposed acquisition of additional equity in Generali Central Insurance Company and Generali Central Life Insurance Company. This move will increase the bank’s shareholding in both insurance entities to exactly 26%.
HINDZINCHindustan Zinc signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with US-based Virginia Tech to advance scientific research on silver recovery. The collaboration aims to refine flotation methods, optimise chemical reagent use, and enhance concentrate quality across the company’s lead-zinc concentrators.
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) |
| 04 Mar 2026 | -8,752.65 | 12,068.17 |
| 02 Mar 2026 | -3,295.64 | 8,593.87 |
| Month-to-Date | -12,048.29 | 20,662.04 |
What’s Happening Beyond Markets?
- According to a report by Crisil Ratings, escalating West Asia tensions could severely impact India’s crude-linked sectors, basmati rice exports, and fertilisers. With Brent crude already surging to around $84 per barrel, prolonged disruptions may widen the current account deficit, fuel inflation, and pressure corporate profitability.
- As per the Indian Energy Exchange, power trade surged 30.4% year-on-year in February 2026, driven by a record daily average volume of 448 MU. Increased supply liquidity also led to an 18.3% drop in Day-Ahead Market prices, benefiting discoms and industrial consumers.
- India’s goal of producing green hydrogen at $2/kg is achievable following a record-low discovered price of ₹279/kg, as per former NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant. Supported by government incentives and cheaper renewable energy, this milestone significantly boosts the sector’s global cost competitiveness.
- According to Colliers, India dominated the Asia Pacific office market in 2025, accounting for 68% of total leasing and 55% of new supply across top markets. Expanding GCCs and steady economic growth are positioning India as a preferred destination for long-term real estate investments.
Back to Basics
Terms that put you one step ahead – every day
What is Status Quo?
Status Quo bias is our brain’s preference for doing absolutely nothing. It’s the psychological trap of sticking with what we know, even when it’s underperforming, just because making a change feels like too much effort or risk. In the stock market, this looks like holding onto inherited, slow-moving stocks or blindly rolling over old Fixed Deposits year after year, completely ignoring better wealth-building opportunities.
We treat our portfolio like an old, comfortable armchair; it might be sagging and bad for our financial posture, but we refuse to get up. We let pure inertia, rather than active strategy, dictate our wealth. The Fix: Audit your portfolio regularly and ask: “If my money were in cash right now, would I still choose to buy this today?” If not, it’s time to move.
Corporate Actions
Companies with the ex date and record date on 09 March 2026
| Company | Corporate Action |
| Cupid Ltd. | Bonus Issue, 4:1 |
Before You Go…
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