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Daily Market Update
23-Mar-20261 min readvipin kumar

Brent Crude holds steady at $112 as Hormuz tensions escalate with Trump’s ultimatum- Daily Market Update 23rd March 2026

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Oil prices showed limited movement despite heightened geopolitical rhetoric, as traders weighed fresh threats around the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude hovered just below $112 per barrel, while US benchmark WTI remained near $98, reflecting a market that is alert-but not panicked.

US President Donald Trump’s warning to Iran to reopen the vital shipping route within 48 hours or face strikes on energy infrastructure failed to trigger a sharp rally. Tehran’s response, threatening broader regional attacks, added to tensions but did little to shift price direction in the immediate term.

Overview and Outlook

Global Stock Market Today

  • US equity markets settled lower in range 0.96% to 2%.
  • European equity markets also ended lower in range 1.45% to 2%.
  • Asian equity markets are trading in red.
  • GIFT Nifty is down by 350 points, Nifty futures likely to open around 22770 levels.

 

News highlights from across the globe

  • Global markets have been significantly impacted by the Middle East conflict, with stocks and bonds selling off in last week amid concerns over inflation and slower economic growth.
  • Asian markets are trading lower as MSCI Asia Pacific Index dropped 2% with all 11 subgroups retreating. Around nine shares fell for every one that rose. In Japan, equities were down as much as 4.3%.
  • Crude oil jumped 1.9% initially before reversing to fall nearly 1.8%, trading around $112 a barrel.

 

Important news updates from the domestic front

  • Infosys has launched an AI-powered race centre in collaboration with Formula E.
  • RailTel Corp has received a Letter of Acceptance (LoA) worth Rs. 24.5 crore from East Coast Railway and a Letter of Intent (LoI) worth Rs. 160 crore from Doordarshan.
  • Wipro has launched an enterprise-scale AI-Data Center solution.
  • PVR INOX has opened a 4-screen multiplex in Agra under the Franchise Owned Company Operated (FOCO) model.
  • Piramal Finance will hold a board meeting on March 27 to consider a fund-raising proposal.
  • SBI has received a Rs. 6,337 crore tax demand for AY24, though it expects no impact on operations; separately, it has raised Rs. 6,051 crore via Tier-2 bonds at a 7.05% coupon rate.
  • Tata Power reports that the Gujarat cabinet has approved a supplementary Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with GUVNL.
  • Tata Motors will implement a weighted average price increase of 0.5% across its passenger vehicle portfolio starting April 1.
  • Kotak Mahindra Bank is divesting its 30.99% stake in Infina Finance for Rs 1,293 crore, with buyers including the Rakesh Jhunjhunwala Estate and Derive Trading & Resorts.
  • Union Bank of India has approved raising Rs. 7,500 crore, including a green-shoe option of Rs. 4,500 crore.
  • Torrent Power has acquired 10,000 shares of Onix-One Enersol for a consideration of Rs. 1 lakh.
  • Devyani International’s arm will invest Rs. 347 crore in Restaurants Development Co (KFC operator) to partially reduce debt.
  • LIC Housing Finance will hold a board meeting on March 25 to consider raising funds.
  • Ashok Leyland will invest Rs. 375 crore in its UK-based arm, Optare Plc, in one or more tranches.
  • CONCOR has appointed Rahul Agarwal as a Part-Time Government Director.
  • City Union Bank has opened three new branches in Tamil Nadu and Uttarakhand, reaching a total of 932 branches.
  • Balkrishna Industries has received a tax demand of Rs. 52 crore from the Mumbai tax body.
  • HFCL will hold a board meeting on March 25 to consider issuing warrants to promoters on a preferential basis.
  • Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals has launched a new product named “Energion Elevate.”

 

Nifty Overview & Outlook

The benchmark Nifty index ended higher at 23114 after adding 112 points to its previous closing values.

Small cap index underperformed the benchmark as it settled on a flattish note, whereas Mid cap index traded in line with the benchmark, gained 0.67%.

Performance on the broader front was mix. Amongst them, IT, PSU Banks, Pharma and Healthcare index were the top performers, rose around 2% each. On the other hand, Realty, Financial Services and Private Banks index were down in range 0.5% to 1%.

Gift Nifty is indicating another round of gap down opening for the domestic markets. The technical chart structure is weak; immediate support is placed around 22800 spot levels. A sustained trading below 22800 spot could drag it towards 22000-21800 spot levels in the immediate near term. On the flip side, the 23400-23600 spot zone will act as an immediate resistance on the higher side.

 

Derivatives Overview & Outlook

Last Friday, Nifty futures added around 3% of open interest as long buildup along with some short covering among Midcapnifty futures that shed 3% of open interest. On the other hand, Finnifty futures witness short buildup with increase in open interest by 8.7%, while no significant changes were observed in Banknifty futures on open interest as well as price front.

All F&O sectors, barring Finance and Realty, settled on a positive note. Amongst them, long buildup were seen among Cement, Oil & Gas and Technology stocks along with some short covering among Pharma and Telecom stocks.

On option front, call writing along with some put addition was seen at multiple lower strikes. Maximum positions are at 24000 CE followed by 24500 CE and 23000 PE followed by 22000 PE.

 

Institutional Trading Activity

Last Week, FIIs sold stocks worth Rs 32881 Cr in the cash segment, sold stocks futures worth Rs 8931 Cr and bought index futures worth Rs 4094 Cr. DIIs were net buyers in the cash segment to the tune of Rs 30641 Cr during the week.

 

Nifty Futures, Banknifty Futures and Finnifty Futures Key Levels

Nifty – Resistances 23350-23600; Supports 22950-22800

Banknifty – Resistances 54000-54500; Supports 53200-53000

Finnifty – Resistances 25000-25100; Supports 24600- 24500

 

F&O stocks in ban today – SAIL, SAMMAANCAP

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