HDFC Bank reports a 12.3% year-on-year increase in CASA deposits to Rs 10.61 lakh crore for Q4, despite the bank's shares reaching a 52-week low due to ongoing concerns over leadership and bond mis-selling issues, resulting in a 23% drop over the past six months.

Sharda Cropchem reports no disruption to its operations due to the ongoing West Asia conflict. The company has successfully transferred any tariff increases to customers, maintaining its trajectory towards meeting FY26 targets.

Axis Bank's acquisition of Citibank India has sparked concern due to reported customer service issues such as poor integration, unaddressed problems, and a drop in service quality, which could impact their long-term success.

Banks are expected to perform well in Q4, with HDFC Bank, Bank of Baroda, Bank of Maharashtra, and Indian Bank being top picks by SBI Securities. The IT sector is seen with limited downside potential, while opportunities in AI are emerging, but oil marketers should exercise caution.

Defense stocks are experiencing a surge due to increased geopolitical tensions and growing defense deals between India and countries like Germany, France, and Israel. Companies like HAL and BEL are set to benefit significantly from this, with their revenues increasing by 10.7% and 23.7% YoY respectively, driven by robust order books. The significant budget hike for defense in FY26-27 further bolsters growth prospects.

Punjab & Sind Bank demonstrates a robust performance in FY26, with gross advances increasing by 18.4% Year-over-Year to reach approximately Rs. 1.18 lakh crore. The total business also expanded by 15%, reaching over Rs. 2.63 lakh crore. Notably, the Credit Deposit (CD) ratio has improved significantly, moving from 76.8% to 80.9%.

Escalating geopolitical tensions caused significant drops in shares of Trent, IndiGo, SBI, and Adani, as oil prices surged to $105 per barrel. Meanwhile, banking, cyclical, and auto stocks experienced selling pressure, with FPI's offloading Rs 8,331 crores due to the INR's weakness and global uncertainties.

Despite the broader market's sell-off, IT stocks such as HCL Tech, Coforge, and Persistent Systems managed to gain 1-2%. The Nifty IT index saw a 0.3% increase with 8 of its constituents showing growth, while the Sensex/Nifty experienced a decline of over 1.4%. This suggests that investors may be finding opportunities in the IT sector during the market downturn.

Société Générale has offloaded approximately 4,671 Latent View shares, with an average selling price of around ₹306.1 each, according to NSE Bulk Trades data.

NALCO surpassed its FY26 records with a significant increase in production and sales, notably a 31% jump in alumina sales. The boost was driven by a 6.1% year-on-year rise in bauxite excavation, a record 23L tonnes of alumina hydrate output, and a 2.8% growth in aluminium sales to 4.74L tonnes.

The promoters of Rama Steel have sold approximately 2.8 million shares in the open market, reducing their stake to 1.83%. As a result, they now hold less equity compared to previous levels (3.54%) due to regulatory guidelines set by SEBI.

Karur Vysya Bank reported a 15% increase in total business for FY26, reaching ₹2.14 lakh crore. The growth was driven by a 17% rise in loans and a 13% increase in deposits.

Tera Software Ltd has reported their annual disclosure of share encumbrances in line with SEBI regulations, confirming compliance with Rule 31(4) for the fiscal year ending March 2026.

Vindhya Telelinks Ltd's credit ratings have been lowered by CARE Ratings due to concerns about its profitability and high debt levels. The downgrade is a result of delays in executing EPC orders, increased working capital needs, and pressure on profitability, which have been escalating since the first nine months of FY26.

DOMS Industries significantly increased its ownership in Pioneer Stationery by purchasing an additional 6.5%, bringing their total stake to approximately 64%. The deal, valued at roughly Rs 5.54 crore, was finalized on March 31, 2026.

Motilal Oswal maintains its 'Buy' recommendation for Adani Ports, setting a target price of INR 1820. Despite global shipping disruptions, Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) is expected to perform well due to limited exposure and strong volume growth from the NQXT addition.

Aashish Pathak, the Chief Compliance Officer at Fino Payments Bank, has announced his departure due to personal reasons, effective March 31, 2026. His resignation was submitted on March 13.

RMC Switchgears has agreed to pledge 51% of its subsidiary shares to Saatvik Cleantech, securing a loan of approximately ₹1.36 crore. This move gives the lender Intelligent Hydel Solutions control rights over the shares if the company defaults on repayment.

Triveni Engineering experiences a boost due to the government's E20 initiative increasing sugar prices, potentially leading to lower sugar production.

PTC India Fin's CEO, R. Balaji, has announced his resignation effective from June 2026. The reason for his departure is personal and the news follows regulatory guidelines set by SEBI.