After an extended break due to the Holi holiday and the weekend, the stock market is set to resume trading with plenty of action on the horizon today, March 17. With three days of global market movements, company updates, and economic cues piling up, investors will have a lot to factor in as the trading week kicks off. Here’s a look at the stocks that could be in focus today and why they matter.
Market recap
On March 13, the last trading session before the break, both Sensex and Nifty ended in the red. The Sensex slipped 200.85 points or 0.27% to 73,828.91, while Nifty closed at 22,397.20, down 73.30 points or 0.33%.
Stocks to watch on March 17, 2025 Infosys
Infosys McCamish Systems, a subsidiary of Infosys, has reached an agreement to settle six class-action lawsuits in the U.S. related to a cyber incident from November 2023. The settlement, valued at $17.5 million, was reached after mediation on March 13, 2025.
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IT major Wipro is restructuring its Global Business Lines (GBLs) to enhance focus on artificial intelligence, cloud, and digital transformation. The restructuring, effective from April 1, 2025, aims to streamline operations and improve alignment with evolving client needs.
IndusInd Bank
IndusInd Bank has been in the spotlight after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) stepped in to dismiss speculation around its financial health. The central bank reaffirmed that IndusInd is well-capitalized, reporting a Capital Adequacy Ratio of 16.46% and a healthy Provision Coverage Ratio of 70.20% for the December 2024 quarter. With its Liquidity Coverage Ratio standing strong at 113%, the bank appears stable.
IRFC
Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) has scheduled a board meeting on March 17 to consider a second interim dividend for FY25. March 21 has been set as the record date to determine eligible shareholders.
NMDC
Mining giant NMDC has also announced a board meeting on March 17 to decide on an interim dividend for FY25. To comply with SEBI’s insider trading rules, the company has closed its trading window until March 19.
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