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RIL, HDFC Securities and more: Top stocks to watch on March 19, 2026

Morgan Stanley maintained its overweight rating on Reliance Industries with the target price at Rs 1,803. Analysts said RIL’s 15-year green ammonia deal signed with Samsung C&T is worth $3 billion that marks monetisation of new energy investments. It’s aligned with the hydrogen and decarbonisation strategy of the company. RIL’s new energy business is valued…

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UAE stock markets close, trading halted by Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange and the Dubai Financial Market for two days amid Iran–US–Israel war fallout

UAE Stock Markets Closed: Regional Conflict Halts Trading on ADX and DFM In an unprecedented economic response to escalating regional conflict, the United Arab Emirates has announced that its two major financial markets, the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) and the Dubai Financial Market (DFM), will remain closed on Monday, March 2 and Tuesday, March…

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Sebi bans 15 individuals from securities markets for 3 years; slaps Rs 3.6 cr penalty

Sebi on Thursday barred 15 individuals from securities markets for three years and imposed a total penalty of Rs 3.6 crore for manipulating shares of Unison Metals through misleading stock recommendations circulated on telegram channels. In addition, the regulator directed 10 individuals to disgorge an unlawful gain of over Rs 3.87 crore, which is to…

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STT hike after Budget 2026: What is Securities Transaction Tax & what does it mean for F&O traders and investors

Securities Transaction Tax (STT) on derivatives will rise from April 1, 2026, after the Finance minister Sithraman in her 9th budget speech proposed higher rates on futures and options trading as part of Budget 2026 changes to the Finance (No. 2) Act, 2004.Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the move while presenting the Budget, saying: “I…

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Securities market code bill: Sebi reform bill seeks bigger board, stronger oversight; key provisions explained

The Securities Market Code Bill, introduced in the Lok Sabha on Thursday, proposes a sweeping overhaul of India’s securities law framework, including expanding the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) board to up to 15 members from the current nine, strengthening governance norms and enhancing investor protection, PTI reported.The Bill seeks to reinforce Sebi’s…

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Markets reforms: Govt to table Securities Markets Code Bill in Winter session; unified law to merge Sebi, Depositories & trading Acts

The government has listed the Securities Markets Code Bill 2025 for introduction in the Winter session of Parliament starting December 1, according to a Lok Sabha bulletin. The unified legislation is aimed at boosting ease of doing business and reducing regulatory friction across India’s financial markets. The Bill proposes merging key securities laws, including the…

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ICICI Securities has ‘good news’ for India’s two biggest telecom companies, Reliance Jio and Airtel

Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio are poised to nearly double their returns on capital by 2028, as network spending falls below depreciation costs, unlocking robust cash flows after 15 years of heavy infrastructure investment, according to a new report by ICICI Securities. The report highlights that both telecom giants are entering a “value creation zone,”…

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Airtel and Jio to enter ‘value creation’ zone: RoCE to rise; ICICI Securities predicts strong cash flow and profits

Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio will almost double their capital returns by 2028 as network expenditure falls below depreciation levels, unshackling better cash flows after 15 years of intensive infrastructure outlays, ICICI Securities estimates.The report says that both entities are crossing into a “value creation zone,” with better return on capital employed (RoCE) and robust…

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