- MF Update: SEBI Proposes Simplified Gifting of Mutual Fund Units
On 27 March 2026, SEBI proposed a new Gift PPI framework that enables investors to gift prepaid instruments exclusively for subscribing to mutual fund units, with a cap of ₹10,000 per instrument and a validity of 1 year.
- Economy Update: Government Retains 4% Inflation Target for Next Five Years
The Government of India maintained the retail inflation target at 4% with a tolerance band of 2-6% for the period from April 2026 to March 2031, as announced in late March 2026. This decision underscores the commitment to price stability and continuity in the monetary policy framework amid global uncertainties.
- Auto Sector Update: Auto Demand Exhibits Strength with Festive Support in March
Industry observations in the final days of March 2026 noted broad-based auto demand across segments, aided by festive tailwinds and a favourable policy environment, contributing to positive momentum in vehicle dispatches and registrations.
- Corporate Results Update: TCS Schedules Q4 FY26 Results and Dividend Announcement Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is set to announce its Q4 FY26 financial results and final dividend recommendation on 9 April 2026, with analyst previews pointing to steady performance amid the industry uncertainty trends.
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Particulars
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Price as on 27th Mar’ 2026
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Price as on 20th Mar’ 2026
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Change %
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S&P BSE Sensex
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73,583.22
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74,532.96
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-1.27%
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Nifty 50
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22,819.60
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23,114.50
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-1.28%
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Nasdaq
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20,948.36
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21,647.61
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-3.23%
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Gold 999 (10 Gms)
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₹1,42,942
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₹1,47,218
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-2.90%
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Silver 999 (1 Kg)
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₹ 2,21,647
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₹ 2,32,364
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-4.61%
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Crude Oil
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$ 92.07
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$ 97.53
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-5.60%
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USD INR
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₹94.8125
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₹ 93.7150
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-1.17%
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