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Daily Market Update
12-Mar-20261 min readvipin kumar

Brent Crude surges toward $100 as Iraq halts port operations after tanker attacks – Daily Market Update 12th March 2026

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Global oil prices surged sharply after two tankers were attacked in Iraqi waters, forcing the country to suspend operations at its oil terminals and intensifying concerns about supply disruptions in an already volatile Middle East.

Brent crude climbed as much as 7.9% to $99.24 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) surged close to $94, as traders reacted to the heightened geopolitical risk and the potential impact on global supply.

Overview and Outlook

Global Stock Market Today

  • US equity markets settled on a flat to negative note.
  • European equity markets ended lower in range 0.19% to 1.39%.
  • Asian equity markets are trading in red.
  • GIFT Nifty is down by around 200 points, Nifty futures likely to open around 23725 levels.

 

News highlights from across the globe

  • Wall Street traders kept both equities and bonds in check as they sifted through fresh geopolitical developments, while oil prices surged.
  • Asian equities slid on Thursday, adding to an already turbulent week, as a fresh surge in oil prices and growing stress in the private credit market dampened investor confidence.
  • Oil prices advanced for a second straight day after another volatile session. Brent crude jumped as much as 7.9% to $99.24 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate hovered near $94.

 

Important news updates from the domestic front

  • UFlex develops over 100 variants of new sustainable products across six facilities. The Americas market continues to witness demand softness.
  • Borosil production at the borosilicate glass furnace has been temporarily suspended. Opal glass furnaces are operating at lower capacities. The company is coordinating with OMCs and the government for LPG supplies and is evaluating the overall impact of the disruption.
  • Ashok Leyland breaks ground for a new battery‑pack manufacturing facility in Tamil Nadu with an investment outlay of Rs. 400–500 crore.
  • Wipro signs a multi‑year contract with TruStage to modernise its retirement services operations.
  • PFC board will meet on March 17 to consider raising funds and also to consider the declaration of an interim dividend.
  • SBI Life receives an income‑tax assessment order of Rs. 538 crore. The company plans to file an appeal and does not expect any adverse operational impact.
  • Phoenix Mills allots 70 lakh Class A equity shares of Torrent. Its arm, Classic Mall, now holds a 34.23% stake in Torrent.
  • Craftsman Automation approves the merger of one or more arms into subsidiary DR Axion India and approves the draft scheme to merge DR Axion into Sunbeam Lightweighting Solutions, another subsidiary.
  • Jubilant FoodWorks commences commercial production from its new commissary facility in Raigad.
  • KEC International secures transmission & distribution (T&D) orders worth Rs. 1,476 crore, including its largest composite T&D order in Saudi Arabia.
  • Shriram Finance’s arm, Shriram Overseas, divests its entire 81.6% stake in Bharath Investments.
  • Piramal Finance highlights that it remains on track to achieve Rs. 1.5 lakh crore AUM by FY28 and has delivered steady profit growth over the past eight quarters
  • Adani Enterprises’ arm, ADSTL, completes acquisition of a 14.2% stake in Air Works India (Engineering) at an enterprise value of Rs. 400 crore.
  • MGL reduces supply to industrial and commercial customers in line with government directives; commercial customers impacted.
  • UGRO Capital approves issuance of NCDs worth Rs. 365 crore on a private‑placement basis.
  • Bharat Forge invests Rs. 160 crore in its arm, Bharat Forge Global Holding.
  • Union Bank of India board will meet on March 16 to consider issuing long‑term bonds for infrastructure and affordable‑housing financing, along with considering issuance of green bonds.

 

Nifty Overview & Outlook

The benchmark Nifty index ended sharply lower at 23867 spot levels, falling nearly 400 points from its previous closing values.

Small cap index outshined the benchmark as it settled on a flat to negative note, whereas Mid cap index fell inline with the benchmark.

Majority of sectoral indices, tracked at NSE, ended in red. Amongst them, rate sensetive sectors like Auto, Banking, Financial Service and Realty index led the declines, down in range 1.7% to over 3%.

The pullback rally that started on Monday fizzled out after facing resistance around the price resistance zone of 24350 spot levels. Going ahead, sustained trading below 23800 spot levels might drag it towards 23400-23200 spot levels in near term. On the flip side, 24300-24400 spot zone will act as immediate resistance on the higher side. Short term volatility is going to stay for some time. Any de-escalation in ongoing conflict will be a sentiment booster for equity markets across the globe.

 

Derivatives Overview & Outlook

All index futures slid lower on short buildup. Nifty, Banknifty, Finnifty futures added around 6 to 7% of open interest as short positions.

Performance on the sectoral front was no different. Amongst them, Oil & Gas, IT and Textile witnessed maximum addition of short positions.

Call writing alongside some put addition was seen at multiple strikes. Put Call Ratio is at 0.6 indicates a sell on rise trading approach.

 

Institutional Trading Activity

Yesterday, FIIs further sold stocks worth Rs 6267 Cr in the cash segment, sold stocks futures worth Rs 1710 Cr and also sold index futures worth Rs 3034 Cr. On the other hand, DIIs were net buyers in the cash segment to the tune of Rs 4966 Cr.

 

Nifty Futures, Banknifty Futures and Finnifty Futures Key Levels

Nifty – Resistances 24150-24350; Supports 23800-23600

Banknifty – Resistances 56350-56700; Supports 55400-54800

Finnifty – Resistances 26220-26400; Supports 25700- 25300

 

F&O stocks in ban today – SAIL, SAMMAANCAP

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