The benchmark market indices ended with modest cuts on March 10, with the Sensex falling 0.36 percent while Nifty 50 down 0.50 percent. On the sectoral front, Nifty Oil and Gas index plunged the most followed by PSU Banks (1.8%) The mid and smallcap indices underperformed, ending lower by 1.5 and 2 percent, respectively. HFCL shares surged in early trade after its subsidiary secured a Rs 44.36 crore contract from the Indian Army. Bodal Chemicals stock surged 18 percent early on trade following government’s imposition of anti-dumping duty on imports of Trichloro Isocyanuric Acid (TCCA) Shares of Trent declined up to 2.5% to Rs 4,873 following a note by Kotak Institutional Equities that maintained a ‘Reduce’ rating with a price target of Rs 5,150 citing concerns over revenue throughput due to closely located new Westside and Zudio stores. 360 One Wam’s shares plunged 8.2%, steepest fall in three years, amid regulatory restrictions and continued market volatility. Retail participation has weakened following five months of consecutive equity market decline. Gensol Engineering shares dropped for the 10th straight session, accumulating nearly 60% losses over the period. The decline was fueled by promoters offloading a 2.3% stake, selling approximately 9 lakh equity shares. IndusInd Bank shares tumbled 5% to a 52-week low after multiple analysts downgraded the stock and slashed price targets.