FOMO To FMA - Cautious Optimism Globally: Futures Edge Higher Despite Asian Weakness and Energy Market Pressure

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Updated: March 13, 2026 06:58

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Global Market Futures (as of 06:40 AM IST)

US Market (Futures)

Nasdaq: +0.41%

Dow Jones: +0.60%

S&P 500: +0.50%

European (Futures)

Ftse 100: +0.34%

Cac 40: +0.48%

Dax: +0.36%

Asian (Live Markets)

NIKKEI 225: -0.91%

KOSPI: -1.51%

Taiwan Weighted Index: -1.39%

ASX 200: +0.20%

Gift Nifty: 23555.50 (+0.26%)

FII and DII Trading Activity March 12, 2026 in Cash market:

FIIs / FPIs: Net Sell of ₹7,049.87 crores

DIIs: Net Buy of ₹7,449.77 crores

Commodity Market Updates

International commodity markets showed mixed performance in early trading. Gold remained largely stable, trading near 5,121, posting a marginal decline of 0.09%, while XAU/USD gained 0.77% to around 5,118, indicating resilient safe-haven demand. Silver advanced 0.53% to 85.56, and copper also edged higher by 0.50% to 5.85, reflecting steady industrial metal sentiment. In contrast, energy markets faced mild pressure. WTI crude oil slipped 0.55% to 95.20, while Brent crude declined 1.23% to about 100.01, suggesting cautious demand expectations. Natural gas also moved slightly lower, falling 0.34% to 3.24. Overall, the session highlighted strength in precious and base metals, while oil prices softened amid ongoing market uncertainty and demand outlook concerns.

Results Today:

PNGS Reva Diamond Jewellery, Vivimed Labs, and Housing Development and Infrastructure will release their quarterly earnings today.

Results on March 14:

Omnitech Engineering, and Panyam Cements & Mineral Industries will announce their quarterly results scorecard on March 14.

Key Corporate Updates

Positive:

ACME Solar Holdings: The company’s unit commissioned the second phase of its battery energy storage project, adding 33.335 MW / 60.51 MWh capacity, which supports execution momentum in storage assets.
Kalpataru Ltd: The company signed a redevelopment project in Andheri West with an estimated gross development value of ₹14 billion, strengthening its real estate pipeline.
JK Lakshmi Cement Ltd: The company approved acquisition of 77.96% stake in NE-CEM Cements for ₹190 million and was declared the preferred bidder for the Juipahar limestone block in Assam, with the block covering 405 hectares, improving both regional presence and raw material security.
Shriram Finance: Its unit, Shriram Overseas Investments, submitted an application to the RBI for a primary dealer licence, which could expand its participation in debt market activities.
Power Grid Corp: The company acquired NES Pune East New Transmission Ltd (NPENTL) for an aggregate value of ₹80.5 million, adding to its transmission asset base.
Hazoor Multi Projects Ltd: The company received a ₹271.6 million order / letter of award from NHAI for user fee collection at Chowlaggere Plaza, supporting near-term revenue visibility.
Simplex Castings Ltd: The company secured an order worth ₹72.6 million from Bharat Heavy Electricals, adding to order book strength.
Shri Gang Industries and Allied Products Ltd: The company entered into a lease and manufacturing agreement with Tilaknagar Industries for bottling IMFL brands, which should support capacity utilization and business scale-up.
Quadrant Future Tek Ltd: The company entered passenger field trials for the Kavach system for Indian Railways, marking progress toward commercialization and validation.
Gandhar Oil Refinery (India) Ltd: The company said it has broadened overseas suppliers across additional geographies, maintained optimum inventory at its Jae plant, and retains the ability to pass on price increases to customers, indicating operational resilience amid geopolitical disruption.
Mahindra EPC: The company received an order worth ₹22.2 million, supporting incremental business inflow.
Arabian Petroleum Ltd: The company secured a contract from ONGC worth ₹205.5 million, strengthening order visibility.
DCM Shriram Ltd: The board approved up to ₹1.30 billion in capex for infrastructure development and up to ₹870 million equity investment for minimum stake in renewable energy SPVs, indicating ongoing expansion and energy transition investment.
Chatha Foods Ltd: The company said potential LPG supply disruption is not expected to impact manufacturing, as production is not dependent on LPG as the primary energy source, easing operational concerns.
Vascon Engineers: The company secured a ₹1.16 billion development project at Lotus Park, Ahmedabad, providing a meaningful boost to order inflows.

Negative:

Diligent Media Corporation Ltd: Chitresh Sehgal resigned as CEO, creating a senior management transition event.
TAC Infosec Ltd: The company terminated the engagement of SCS & Co LLP with immediate effect over alleged misconduct, raising governance and compliance concerns.
Tata Steel Ltd: The company filed a writ petition in the High Court challenging a tax department order, indicating an ongoing legal and tax dispute.
Bank of India: The RBI imposed a monetary penalty of ₹185,300 on the bank’s Kanpur currency chest, reflecting a compliance lapse.
Anil Ambani Group Companies: India’s Directorate of Enforcement provisionally attached immovable properties worth ₹5.82 billion, which is a material negative regulatory development for the group.
Zee Learn Ltd: The company said key clients will discontinue services with subsidiary Liberum Global Resources, and that this is expected to have a material impact on operations and revenue, implying business stress at the subsidiary level.
Balaji Amines Ltd: The company said some plants are currently non-operational due to ammonia shortage, with significant logistics disruption, LNG-related supply issues, and force majeure by key suppliers amid Middle East conflict-driven supply chain stress, creating a direct operational headwind.
Fino Payments Bank: The company said the court has not accepted its application regarding the lien marked by CID and that it will challenge the order in the High Court, keeping legal uncertainty elevated.

Neutral / Others

Axis Solutions Ltd: The company executed a ₹200 million loan agreement, supporting funding availability for business requirements.
JNK India Ltd: The company appointed Anand Agarwal as interim CFO, indicating a temporary leadership arrangement in finance.
Max Financial Services Ltd: The board approved raising up to ₹20 billion through equity shares / QIP or other methods, which supports capital flexibility but carries potential dilution risk for existing shareholders.
Adani Energy Solutions Ltd: The company’s unit will issue 500 million dollars senior secured notes due 2041 to refinance existing notes, which appears to be a liability management exercise rather than incremental growth capital.
Tata Consumer: The company said its official X account has been fully recovered, resolving a digital platform issue without direct business impact.
Brookfield India Real Estate Trust: The REIT announced multiple fund-raising actions, including issuance of units through institutional placement of up to ₹40 billion, while Arliga Ecoworld plans to raise funds including up to ₹11.25 billion and from 360 ONE Real Assets Advantage Fund, representing capital raising activity with no immediate operating surprise.
Indian Overseas Bank: The bank kept its one-year MCLR unchanged with effect from March 15, indicating status quo on benchmark lending rates.
Five-Star Business Finance: The company will consider limits for issuance of non-convertible debentures, which is a routine funding agenda item at this stage.
Manorama Industries: The company approved fund raising of up to ₹5 billion, which improves financing optionality but remains a capital action rather than an operating trigger.

Non-Corporate, Unlisted and Foreign / Macro

1) MSC: The shipping line announced multiple emergency fuel surcharge (EFS) increases effective March 16, 2026 until further notice across routes involving South Africa, Namibia, Mozambique, East Africa, Tanzania, Pakistan, Middle East, Red Sea, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Far East and Oceania; disclosed charges include 118 dollars per TEU dry, 99 dollars per TEU dry, 148 dollars per TEU reefer and 177 dollars per TEU reefer, implying higher freight costs for trade participants.

2) SMS: The company announced Henrik Nielsen as Chief Financial Officer, representing a senior management appointment at a foreign or unlisted entity.

3) India Government and Oil Ministry: Authorities said fuel retailers will release some commercial LPG cylinders for industrial sale, additional kerosene and coal will be released to states, citizens were urged to avoid panic LPG bookings, and the government emphasized that petrol, diesel and crude supplies remain secure, refineries are operating at high capacity, alternate fuel options are being activated, and cargoes are being secured from the U.S., Norway, Canada, Algeria and Russia.

4) India Inflation: February CPI inflation came in at 3.21 percent year on year, slightly above the Reuters forecast of 3.10 percent, while food inflation stood at 3.47 percent year on year, indicating moderate but slightly firmer-than-expected retail inflation.

5) India Bond Market: The benchmark 10-year government bond yield ended at 6.6666 percent versus previous close of 6.6366 percent, indicating a rise in yields.

6) India Fertiliser and Trade: India reportedly approached China for urea as war-induced gas disruptions hit plants, while rice exporters indicated below-normal export orders as higher freight and insurance costs linked to the Middle East war affected demand economics.

7) SEBI and Market Regulator: India’s markets regulator issued a consultation paper on ease of investing, proposing simplification of documentation requirements for transmission of securities, which is a policy and process development rather than a stock-specific trigger.

Bulk and Block Deals:

Shaily Engineering Plastics:
Smallcap World Fund Inc acquired 9.41 lakh shares of Shaily Engineering Plastics in two block deals at around 1,878 rupees per share, investing 176.88 crore rupees for a 2.04 percent stake. The fund already held a 5.09 percent stake in the company as of December 2025.
Kaynes Technology India:
BofA Securities Europe SA purchased 1.16 lakh shares (0.17 percent stake) in Kaynes Technology India at 3,614.4 rupees per share worth 41.95 crore rupees. Sellers Kadensa Master Fund and Bluepearl Map I LP together offloaded the same number of shares via block deals.
IndiaGrid Infrastructure Trust:
Neo Real Asset Yield Fund bought 15.43 lakh units of IndiaGrid Infrastructure Trust from Sankhya Financial Services at 162.68 rupees per unit. The transaction was valued at 25.11 crore rupees, reflecting institutional interest in infrastructure investment trust units.
SEPC:
Promoter entity Mark AB Welfare Trust sold 85 lakh shares, representing a 0.43 percent stake in SEPC, through a block deal. The shares were sold at 6.24 rupees per share, amounting to a total transaction value of approximately 5.3 crore rupees.
Filatex Fashions:
Promoter Prabhat Sethia offloaded 4.58 crore shares, equivalent to a 0.55 percent stake in Filatex Fashions, at 0.19 rupees per share. The promoter sale through a block deal generated proceeds of about 87.2 lakh rupees.