Post Market Update- Markets snap 3-day winning streak as oil surges

Stocks in the news-

1. Railtel bagged 2 orders worth Rs. 217 cr from BEPC & North Bihar Power Distribution Co.

2. HCC secured order worth Rs. 1,662 cr from BMC in JV.

3. NTPC arm declared COD of 165 MW fourth part of 1200 MW Khavda-II Solar PV project.

Indian indices-

The Indian stock market witnessed a massive sell-off on March 19, 2026, amid global risk-off sentiment and a surge in crude oil prices. The benchmark indices, Nifty 50 and Sensex, erased nearly all gains from the previous three sessions in a broad-based "bloodbath." Markets breadth remained extremely weak. The selloff was broad-based, all the sector closed in red. The Sensex dropped 3.26% or 2,496.89 points to 74,207.24, while the Nifty fell 3.26% or 775.65 points to 23,002.15.

Buzzing stocks on BSE-

GR Infraprojects rose 5.45% to Rs. 876.60, after company declared as lowest bidder for Rs. 2,441 cr HAM project.

Global Signals-

Asia-Pacific markets dipped, tracking losses on Wall Street.

European stocks slumped as the Iran war escalates following attacks on Iranian and Qatari energy infrastructure.