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Rupee ends roller-coaster week with gains; forex kitty shrinks $8 bn

Rupee rebounds sharply over the last two sessions amid aggressive RBI intervention and easing crude oil prices, while forex reserves decline by $8 billion

RBI net-sold record $53.13 billion in FY26, shows monthly bulletin

RBI records highest-ever net dollar sales in FY26 as the rupee remains under pressure from global uncertainty, capital outflows and rising crude prices

Concerns over cigarette biz may cap gains in ITC despite FMCG growth

Given the likelihood of continuing consumer shifts to smuggled brands, the earnings pressure in cigarettes may offset growth in FMCG and Paper

Bernstein says Adani Group's 'hard-bank' phase may be over as risks ease

Bernstein says leverage, pledged-share and overseas funding concerns around Adani Group have eased after recent US-related legal overhangs were resolved

Sebi allows employees to WFH, advises departments to defer conclaves

Advisory issued in light of geopolitical situation and energy conservation measures

Sebi bars 7 from markets for 'fraud' trades, directs ₹20 cr disgorgement

The individuals gained by manipulating prices in several stocks through recommendations on social media

Sensex and Nifty end week in green amid US-Iran peace 'progress'

Sensex and Nifty ended higher for the week as IT stocks rebounded amid hopes of easing West Asia tensions and improving global sentiment

Central Bank of India OFS fully subscribed; Qatar Holding sells 0.4% stake

The government's Rs 2,250 crore share sale in Central Bank of India was fully subscribed, while large block deals were executed in Paytm and Adani Energy

LIC share price jumps 5% as brokerages raise target prices after strong Q4

LIC share price rose nearly 5% after Q4FY26 results beat estimates. Strong VNB margins and product mix prompted brokerages to raise targets

Stock Market Close: Sensex up 232 pts, Nifty ends at 23,719 as Rupee strengthens; bank stocks shine

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Friday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap ended 0.14 per cent up, and the Nifty SmallCap fell 0.15 per cent

Aditya Birla Group stocks: Grasim hits new peak; Voda Idea up 46% in 1-mth

Grasim is the flagship company of Aditya Birla Group, which is led by Kumar Mangalam Birla; while, the group holds substantial stake in Vodafone Idea.

Karur Vysya Bank, DCB, CUB: Trading guide in smallcap bank stocks by SAMCO

Om Mehra of SAMCO Securities decodes stock charts of Karur Vysya Bank, DCB and CUB, and shares insights on the likely trend and key levels to watch out for in the near-term.

Aurobindo Pharma share price plunges 7% as margins weigh on Q4 results

Aurobindo Pharma Q4 results 2026: Aurobindo Pharma has reported a 2 per cent rise in consolidated profit after tax to ₹920.84 crore in the fourth quarter ended March 31.

Info Edge India jumps 6% after strong Q4 earnings, margin expansion

Info Edge reported a revenue from operations of ₹869 crore, up 16 per cent from ₹750 crore in the year-ago period

Gold trajectory remains oil-sensitive amid geopolitical tensions: Analyst

Gold's trajectory continues to depend on oil prices as traders remain fixated on rate moves. High oil prices are supporting the US Dollar and increasing the probability of rate hikes

Varun Beverages hits 52-week high, gains 3% on PepsiCo deal extension

Despite potential war-driven inflation, the company remains well-positioned to protect profitability, with structural growth drivers intact, say analysts.

Silver prices may remain capped unless US-Iran talks improve, says analyst

In the present scenario, upside in silver is expected to remain capped barring clear and material developments aiding constructive US-Iran negotiations

Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers jumps 9% on posting strong Q4 results

In the March quarter, Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers reported net profit at ₹186.72 crore, as compared to ₹72.46 crore a year ago, up 157 per cent Y-o-Y

Here's why DEE Development Engineers shares hit 5% upper circuit on bourses

The counter has surged 186.23 per cent from its 52-week low of ₹183, recorded on January 27, 2026

Monthly SIPs to blame for rupee's slide and not CAD; Jefferies explains why

A potential valuation correction, artificial intelligence trade (AI) trade unwinding and the Strait of Hormuz opening for business, the note said, could stem these outflows