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Jefferies has added Wipro, Hyundai Motor India and Cipla to its latest underperform list, citing weak growth outlook, rising competition and earnings risks. The brokerage flagged slow deal ramp ups at Wipro, market share losses for Hyundai and US revenue pressure at Cipla as key concerns for investors.

The consultancy arm of Coal India, Central Mine Planning and Design Institute (CMPDI), will open its IPO on March 20. The offer for sale of 10.71 crore shares will list on BSE and NSE, with 50% reserved for QIBs and 35% for retail investors. As the issue is entirely an OFS, CMPDI will not receive any proceeds from the offer, and the funds raised will go to the selling shareholders.

Despite a Rs 10 lakh crore market wipeout triggered by the Iran conflict, nearly 50 stocks showed resilience. Select gainers—including ACME Solar Holdings, L&T Technology Services and IFCI—outperformed even as benchmark indices and broader markets sank under geopolitical and crude-driven pressure.

Global crude oil prices could surge to as high as USD 150 per barrel if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed for the next four to eight weeks, according to a report by Nuvama.

Crude oil above $100 has wiped out Rs 20 lakh crore in equity wealth, hammering markets in India as the Iran conflict escalates. The rupee hit a record low, and FIIs continue to sell, yet experts and Axis Mutual Fund argue the panic may be creating a rare long-term buying window.

Soaring temperatures across India are fueling a surge in power demand, boosting shares of NTPC Green and Adani Power. Heatwave warnings are in effect for Mumbai and Delhi, with Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh also experiencing intense heat. Experts anticipate a record summer, benefiting power companies as they prepare for heightened electricity needs.

Bitcoin surged towards $72,000 after U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent addressed market concerns. Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum saw significant gains. Major altcoins also experienced strong upward movement. This rally added billions to the crypto market cap. Investors are watching upcoming Federal Reserve meetings and economic data for further direction. The market sentiment is improving despite some caution.

IFCI shares surged over 11% after the National Stock Exchange (NSE) appointed 20 merchant bankers and eight law firms for its upcoming IPO. IFCI holds an indirect stake in NSE through its subsidiary, Stock Holding Corporation of India, which could be a selling shareholder in the offer-for-sale.

Friday the 13th, a date often associated with superstition, saw Indian markets open sharply lower, with the Sensex and Nifty experiencing significant drops. This decline is attributed to geopolitical tensions between Iran and the US-Israel and rising crude oil prices, rattling investor sentiment and pushing the market towards its biggest weekly drop in over a year.

India’s updated Press Note 3 framework aims to ease foreign investment restrictions from land-border countries by clarifying beneficial ownership rules and introducing faster approvals for strategic sectors. The changes seek to balance national security with investment growth, potentially reviving FDI flows through global funds while supporting startups, manufacturing expansion and technology transfer.