Stocks to buy on 24 March: The equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty 50 experienced a steep decline on Monday, March 23, following a profoundly weak trend in global markets as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East showed no signs of abating.Increasing crude oil prices linked to the war, which has now reached its fourth week, persistent foreign fund withdrawals, and a weakening rupee have contributed to investors' risk aversion.The 30-share BSE Sensex fell by 1,836.57 points, or 2.46%, closing at 72,696.39.

At one point during the day, it plunged by 1,974.52 points, or 2.64%, reaching a low of 72,558.44.The Nifty 50 dropped 601.85 points, or 2.60%, to finish at 22,512.65.Since the onset of the conflict on February 28, the BSE benchmark has decreased by 8,590.8 points, or 10.56%, while the Nifty 50 has fallen by 2,666 points, or 10.58%.What Gift Nifty live chart signals?The Gift Nifty Live Chart is showing a flat to positive start for the Indian stock market today.

By 7:37 AM, the Gift Nifty was trading around 22859.5 level, a premium of 345 points from the Nifty futures’ previous close of 22,514.90.Decoding the impact of Gift Nifty live chart and other triggers on Dalal Street, Hariprasad K, SEBI-registered Research Analyst and Founder, Livelong Wealth said that Indian equities are poised for a strong gap-up opening, with early signals from Gift Nifty indicating a sharp rebound of over 500 points from the previous close.

The positive momentum appears largely driven by a sudden shift in global sentiment following signs of potential de-escalation in the ongoing Middle East conflict.Global markets reacted positively after Donald Trump indicated that the United States had engaged in discussions with Iran and announced a temporary halt on strikes targeting Iranian energy infrastructure.

This development has raised expectations that the conflict—which had significantly elevated crude oil prices and triggered recessionary fears—may be approaching a phase of de-escalation.Stocks to buy todayRegarding stocks to buy today — Raja Venkatraman is Co-founder of NeoTrader, and stock research platform MarketSmith India, recommended buying these five shares: Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd, Archean Chemical Industries Ltd, Tata Consumer Products Ltd, and HCL Technologies Ltd.Three stocks to trade, recommended by NeoTrader’s Raja VenkatramanBest stocks to buy today (All Buy trades are rates of Equity & Sell rates are based on F&O)Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (Cmp 302.10)Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd: Buy above ₹304, stop ₹293 target ₹331 (Multiday)Why it’s recommended: Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID is one of the world's largest electric power transmission utilities.

They operate maintain, and develops the country's national power grid, controlling over 85% of India's Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS).

Pharma sector is now witnessing fresh demand as there is continued attention to all companies that have corrected sharply.

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