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Stocks to watch on April 20 include HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Yes Bank, Mastek, HG Infra Engineering, EMS, Lupin, Amagi Media Labs, Cipla, Uno Minda, Zee Entertainment Enterprises, Aurobindo Pharma, Bharat Heavy Electricals, Bharat Wire…
Source: Reuters (via feed) Hungarian election winner Peter Magyar's Tisza party has increased its parliamentary supermajority to 141 seats out of 199. This follows the processing of postal, foreign mission, and transferred votes. The election…
Market direction in the upcoming week is expected to be influenced by progress in peace talks, developments in the Strait of Hormuz, crude oil prices, FII sentiment, and March quarter earnings. The Nifty 50 rose…
Source: Reuters (via feed) A French soldier stationed in southern Lebanon was killed, President Emmanuel Macron said on Saturday. The soldier was part of international forces in the region. Macron said evidence suggests the Iran-backed…
The combined market valuation of eight of the top-10 most valued firms surged by Rs 1,87,497.45 crore in a holiday-shortened last week, with Bharti Airtel emerging as the biggest gainer, in line with a positive…
Indian equities ended with gains on Friday, led by strong buying action in consumer and metal stocks, though IT stocks were under pressure due to lower-than-estimated Q4FY26 earnings. Nifty surged 156.80 points or 0.65% to…
In the calendar year 2026 so far, 13 penny stocks have recorded sharp declines, falling between 40% and 70%. These underperformers were identified using a targeted screening approach focused on stocks with a market capitalisation…
In India, buying gold is a strong tradition linked to prosperity and luck. Akshaya Tritiya, celebrated on April 30, 2025, is considered auspicious for purchasing gold. Tata Gold ETF offered the highest return of 59.42%…
Aluminium prices have surged to four-year highs on the London Metal Exchange (LME) and touched a record ₹375/kg in India. After the onset of the US–Iran war in early March, prices initially fell sharply due…
JioBlackRock Mutual Fund, a new entrant in the mutual fund industry, reported a total AUM of Rs 15,258 crore in March. The fund's highest holdings included HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank, at around 7.05% and…
The Nifty 50 gained 0.65 percent on April 17 amid hopes of a potential US-Iran deal but did not close above the crucial 24,400 level. This level corresponds to the upper range of a bearish…
Source: Reuters (via feed) India has approved a maritime insurance pool worth 129.8 billion Indian rupees, equivalent to $1.40 billion. The announcement was made by Ashwini Vaishnav, minister for Information and Broadcasting, on Saturday. BizTrendWire…
Gold prices in India’s retail market remained largely steady on Sunday, April 19, on the occasion of Akshaya Tritiya. Gold was priced at ₹ 1,54,577 per 10 grams for 24-carat and ₹ 1,41,592 per 10…
The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the creation of the Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool (BMI), valued at ₹12,980 crore. This initiative addresses rising underwriting costs linked to the West Asia war,…
The Indian mutual fund sector is experiencing significant trends, including a structural shift in investor preference towards mid and small caps, sectoral themes, and multi-asset funds. Large caps are losing market share, with mid caps…
In the five trading sessions ending April 17, the Sensex climbed 2.43%, gaining 1,862 points to close at 78,493. This increase included advances in three of the five sessions between April 10 and 17. During…
Source: Reuters (via feed) Ukrainian drones struck industrial targets overnight in the Volga river cities of Syzran and Novokuibyshevsk. The strikes occurred in Russia's Samara region. Samara governor Vyacheslav Fedorischev said the attack was continuing…
The global economy is entering a critical week as new data may reveal if the war-driven oil shock is pushing economies toward stagflation, characterized by slowing growth and rising prices. Fresh Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI)…
Nifty ended with gains on Friday, driven by strong buying in consumer and metal stocks. The index closed above the 24,300 mark, extending its gains for the second consecutive week. Analysts suggest buying Shipping Corporation…
Broader markets outperformed the benchmarks for the second consecutive week. The Nifty Midcap and Smallcap indices gained 3–4%, driven by improved investor sentiment after easing geopolitical tensions and softer crude oil prices. For the week,…
Source: Reuters (via feed) U.S. President Donald Trump said there had been "some pretty good news about Iran." He also stated that a ceasefire in the conflict may not be extended without a deal by…
In markets, significant shifts often redefine capital flows without dominating headlines. SpaceX’s confidential filing with the SEC marks such an inflection point. The company is reportedly targeting a $1.75 trillion valuation and a $75 billion…
The recent conflict in West Asia is expected to impact the Indian economy through several channels, according to Ashwin Patni of Julius Baer. A significant concern is the terms of trade shock, as rising crude…
Sudeep Shah, Head - Technical and Derivatives Research at SBI Securities, stated that the Nifty 50 is likely to sustain its pullback rally in the near term. The immediate resistance is in the 24,650–24,700 zone.…
Source: Reuters (via feed) Australia and Japan signed contracts on Saturday to launch a A$10 billion ($7 billion) deal. The agreement involves supplying Australia with warships. It is Tokyo's most consequential military sale since ending…
