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Rupee logs best day since Sept 2013 after RBI clamps down on speculation

Rupee rises 1.8% in its biggest single-day gain in over 12 years as RBI curbs speculative forex trades, pushing hedging demand onshore and lifting forward premiums sharply

Rupee logs best day since Sept 2013 after RBI clamps down on speculation
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 9:38 PM IST

M&M, TVS Motor: BSE Auto slips 3% as brokerages flag demand, margin risks

Brokerage analysis suggests that auto pack delivered a strong performance in March 2026; however, they flagged demand risks going ahead

M&M, TVS Motor: BSE Auto slips 3% as brokerages flag demand, margin risks
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 9:04 PM IST

Bharti Airtel poised for gains on multiple triggers after correction

Bharti Airtel may see upside from tariff hikes, data monetisation and Nxtra expansion, with lower capex aiding deleveraging despite recent stock correction

Bharti Airtel poised for gains on multiple triggers after correction
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 8:25 PM IST

Sebi mulls reintroducing open market share buybacks amid tax changes

Sebi proposes reintroducing open market buybacks as an additional route after tax changes, saying concerns over shareholder inequity have been addressed

Sebi mulls reintroducing open market share buybacks amid tax changes
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 8:17 PM IST

Sebi proposes return of open market share buybacks after tax changes

This mechanism was discontinued effective April 1, 2025, due to concerns regarding the equitable treatment of shareholders and implications arising from the then-prevailing taxation framework

Sebi proposes return of open market share buybacks after tax changes
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 7:50 PM IST

Markets end higher despite global cues, log sixth straight weekly loss

Indian markets close higher despite weak global cues and oil price surge, but extend losing streak to six weeks amid geopolitical tensions and sustained foreign outflows

Markets end higher despite global cues, log sixth straight weekly loss
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 7:38 PM IST

Equity trading moderates as cash volume dips, F&O growth slows in FY26

Higher STT, RBI rule tightening may continue to weigh on volumes this fiscal; higher STT seen further boosting options trading

Equity trading moderates as cash volume dips, F&O growth slows in FY26
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 5:05 PM IST

Rupee posts best single day since Sep 2013, ends up 1.8% at 93.10/dollar

RBI crackdown on speculation triggers sharp rebound, echoing 2013 stabilisation playbook

Rupee posts best single day since Sep 2013, ends up 1.8% at 93.10/dollar
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 4:19 PM IST

Sensex cuts losses, up 2k pts from day's low, Nifty at 22,700; key reasons

Stock market today: Indian equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty staged a sharp recovery on Thursday, April 2, driven by a stronger rupee and selective buying across certain sectors

Sensex cuts losses, up 2k pts from day's low, Nifty at 22,700; key reasons
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 4:04 PM IST

Stock Market Close: Sensex ends near day's high; Nifty tops 22,700 as Rupee recovers; IT, FMCG rise

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Thursday: In the broader markets, both the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap ended 0.30 per cent and 0.50 per cent down, respectively

Stock Market Close: Sensex ends near day's high; Nifty tops 22,700 as Rupee recovers; IT, FMCG rise
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 3:57 PM IST

Ashish Dhawan portfolio stock: RPSG Ventures zooms 84% in 6 days

Share price of RPSG Ventures surged 9% to ₹1,027.80 on the BSE in Thursday's intra-day trade amid heavy volumes and quoted close to its 52-week high of ₹1,028.10 touched on July 24, 2025.

Ashish Dhawan portfolio stock: RPSG Ventures zooms 84% in 6 days
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 3:23 PM IST

Karnataka Bank shares fall 6% on Q4 business update; advances grow 7% YoY

Karnataka Bank reported CASA deposits at ₹36,621 for the March 2026 quarter, up 10 per cent from ₹33,281 crore in the year-ago period

Karnataka Bank shares fall 6% on Q4 business update; advances grow 7% YoY
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 2:47 PM IST

Bosch share price up 12% in 2 days; here's why the stock has gained ground

The board of directors of Bosch are scheduled to meet on April 8, 2026 to consider couple of matters, including a proposal for issuance of equity shares of the company by way of preferential issue.

Bosch share price up 12% in 2 days; here's why the stock has gained ground
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 2:31 PM IST

Axis Securities retains Nifty target at 28,080; Eternal among top 15 picks

Analysts at Axis Securities pin hopes on US tariff relief, revival in private capex, improving business confidence and rural recovery as potential positive triggers for the market recovery.

Axis Securities retains Nifty target at 28,080; Eternal among top 15 picks
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 2:26 PM IST

Bansal Wire hit 10% upper circuit on record FY26 sales; Q4 volume up 20%

The buying on the counter came after the company reported a 20.16 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) rise in sales volume for the fourth quarter of FY26

Bansal Wire hit 10% upper circuit on record FY26 sales; Q4 volume up 20%
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 1:29 PM IST

Nifty Pharma index falls for 4th day, sinks 4% as new US tariff risks mount

Nifty Pharma index today: The Trump administration may announce new tariffs on drugmakers that have not struck deals guaranteeing low prices in the country

Nifty Pharma index falls for 4th day, sinks 4% as new US tariff risks mount
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 1:24 PM IST

LIC, HDFC Life, Bajaj Finserv, ICICI Prudential Life hit 52-week lows

Iran-related geopolitical tensions have triggered significant notional losses in LIC's investment portfolio, weighing on its stock price, says Geojit Investments.

LIC, HDFC Life, Bajaj Finserv, ICICI Prudential Life hit 52-week lows
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 1:20 PM IST

Coforge shares gain 3% in weak markets; check what's powering this IT stock

Coforge has entered into a strategic partnership with Solstice Innovations, Inc. to accelerate agentic AI-led adoption of modern core insurance technology for P&C insurers

Coforge shares gain 3% in weak markets; check what's powering this IT stock
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 1:14 PM IST

Rising yields amid Iran war trigger ₹17,689 cr FPI outflow from FAR G-Sec

Market participants said the outflows coincided with a sharp rise in domestic bond yields, particularly after geopolitical tensions in West Asia pushed global crude oil prices higher

Rising yields amid Iran war trigger ₹17,689 cr FPI outflow from FAR G-Sec
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 1:06 PM IST

Steel, aluminium stocks slide amid reports of Trump's 25% tariff plan

The Nifty Metal index fell over 3 per cent to hit an intraday low of 11,052.55, dragged by Hindustan Copper, Hindustan Zinc, APL Apollo Tubes, Tata Steel, SAIL, Adani Enterprises, and Jindal Steel

Steel, aluminium stocks slide amid reports of Trump's 25% tariff plan
Updated On : 02 Apr 2026 | 12:51 PM IST