Shares markets in India take winning run to 3rd day:Sensex rises 700 points; Nifty up 1%

The stock market advanced in early deals on Wednesday, 18 March, 2026. The Sensex is trading at the 76,800 level with a gain of about 700 points. The Nifty is also up by about 200 points, trading at 23,800. IT, energy and auto shares are showing more strength. SBI Mutual Fund has purchased additional stake in Urban Company after which tremendous action is being seen in this stock today. Today Urban Company’s stock is trading at ₹124 with a surge of 13%. Nifty IT emerges as biggest gainer Sectorally, barring metals, all other indices on the NSE soared today with IT, media leading the pack. Asian shares mixed Investment opportunity in GSP Crop Science IPO Today is the last day of the IPO of agrochemical company GSP Crop Science. This IPO opened on March 16. The company aims to raise ₹400 crore through this issue. The minimum investment required is ₹14,720. US markets: Market was bullish Tuesday Earlier, on March 18, the stock market was up. Sensex closed at 76,071 with a gain of 568 points. Nifty also gained 172 points, closing at 23,581.