Indian stock markets continued their upward trend for the third consecutive day, with the Nifty50 opening above 23,650 and the BSE Sensex gaining over 300 points in early trade, despite some laggards like HDFC Bank and Tata Steel.

Mehul Kothari of Anand Rathi Shares and Stock Brokers has recommended Bajaj Finance, HDFC Bank, and Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) as top stocks to buy today, March 18, 2026.

Swiggy and HDFC Bank have partnered to introduce two new co-branded credit cards, aiming to enhance everyday and travel rewards for their customers.