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The Nifty Auto index closed 0.84 per cent up at 21938.7.

Shares of GAIL, MGL, and other CGD companies surged up to 7% after PNGRB proposed gas transmission tariff amendments. While brokerages like CLSA and Citi viewed it positively, Kotak Institutional Equities cautioned that the financial impact may be minimal.

Market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India s (Sebi) board on Monday approved a proposal to increase the threshold for FPI disclosure to Rs 50,000 crore from Rs 25,000 crore earlier. The regulator will also set-up a committee to review the provisions related to the conflict of interest of officials.

Nifty’s 7% March rally is driven by a rare triple move—rising stock markets, falling bond yields, and a stronger rupee. Market expert Sandip Sabharwal sees further upside as investors holding cash may re-enter, supporting continued momentum.

Among the 16 stocks in the Nifty Defence index, 10 posted gains of over 15%, while 6 stocks lagged behind.

Benchmark indices surged for the sixth session, with Sensex up 1,079 points and Nifty50 closing above 23,650. Gains in banking and energy stocks, foreign inflows, and bargain buying fueled the rally.

The Nifty Bank index closed 2.2 per cent up at 51704.95.

Market expert Prateek Agrawal attributes the recent downturn to rising US bond yields and currency depreciation. He sees potential in PSU, defense, and renewable energy stocks while staying cautious on IT and banking due to shifting macroeconomic factors.

Akasa Air s CEO, Vinay Dube, highlights the airline s rapid growth and ambitious expansion plans to become one of the world s top 30 airlines by aircraft count by 2030. The Indian aviation sector is poised for substantial growth with the addition of new aircraft and airports, ensuring increased capacity and improved infrastructure.

The Indian rupee leaped higher on Monday, with persistent dollar sales from foreign banks helping the local unit claw back all of its losses in 2025 so far.