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Stocks extend losses as Vance trip on hold fuels Iran talks uncertainty
The standoff threatens to deepen a global energy crunch, with flows through the vital Strait of Hormuz remaining at a virtual standstill
 "Stocks extend losses as Vance trip on hold fuels Iran talks uncertainty")
Markets trace Covid-era comeback: BSE 500 up 12.1% so far this month
The Sensex rose 753 points, or 0.96 per cent, to 79,273, while the Nifty 50 added 212 points, or 0.9 per cent, to 24,577 - both their strongest finishes since March 6
 "Markets trace Covid-era comeback: BSE 500 up 12.1% so far this month")
Fallout of DFS comments: Shares of SBI Life, Canara HSBC Life tumble
Life insurance stocks decline after DFS suggests banks avoid exclusive tie-ups, raising concerns over bancassurance models and potential impact on costs and margins
 "Fallout of DFS comments: Shares of SBI Life, Canara HSBC Life tumble")
EQT becomes Asia's largest pvt equity fund with $15.6 bn fundraise
Private equity fundraising in Asia has revived in the last two years, with large-cap global investment firms attracting the largest share of allocations
 "EQT becomes Asia's largest pvt equity fund with $15.6 bn fundraise")
ABB valuations leave little room for growth slip-ups despite strong outlook
ABB India shows steady growth and strong order book across sectors, but margin pressures and elevated valuations leave little room for earnings disappointments
 "ABB valuations leave little room for growth slip-ups despite strong outlook")
Hindalco likely to replace Trent in Sensex in upcoming June rejig
Analysts expect Hindalco to enter the Sensex in the semi-annual rebalance, replacing Trent, with potential passive inflows of ₹3,800 crore
 "Hindalco likely to replace Trent in Sensex in upcoming June rejig")
Bandhan MF adds gold, silver ETFs to equity, hybrid fund asset mix
Bandhan Mutual Fund adds gold and silver ETF exposure to select schemes, aiming to enhance returns and reduce portfolio volatility
 "Bandhan MF adds gold, silver ETFs to equity, hybrid fund asset mix")
Sensex, Nifty gain nearly 1% to close at their highest in six weeks
Benchmark indices rise nearly 1 per cent, led by banking stocks and improved sentiment after RBI easing and hopes of de-escalation in the Iran-US conflict
 "Sensex, Nifty gain nearly 1% to close at their highest in six weeks")
Sovereign wealth funds stay put amid West Asia crisis, shows data
FPIs were net equity sellers in March, first full month after the conflict began
 "Sovereign wealth funds stay put amid West Asia crisis, shows data")
Groww rallies 7% post Q4 results, up 100% over IPO price; more upside left?
Groww Q4FY26 profit jumps 122% YoY. Analysts remain bullish on growth but flag rich valuations. Check target prices, ratings, and outlook
 "Groww rallies 7% post Q4 results, up 100% over IPO price; more upside left?")
Rupee falls 0.4% to 93.49 per dollar as RBI eases derivative curbs
Governor Sanjay Malhotra had signaled on April 8 that the measures would not remain "forever," signaling a temporary approach
 "Rupee falls 0.4% to 93.49 per dollar as RBI eases derivative curbs")
Stock Market Close: US-Iran ceasefire extension hope lifts Sensex 753 pts, Nifty near 24,600
Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Tuesday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap indices ended 0.49 per cent and 0.88 per cent higher, respectively
Sensex jumps 847 pts, Nifty hits 24,600: Top 4 reasons explained
The Sense, Nifty surged sharply on April 21 amid easing crude oil prices, broad-based buying, and short-covering ahead of weekly F&O expiry. Check key reasons why the stock market is rising today
 "Sensex jumps 847 pts, Nifty hits 24,600: Top 4 reasons explained")
AMC stocks in demand, rally up to 5%; ICICI Pru, Nippon Life hit new highs
Analysts have been positive on asset management space, considering the levers of stable systematic investments and a better yield outlook.
 "AMC stocks in demand, rally up to 5%; ICICI Pru, Nippon Life hit new highs")
Nestle hits 52-week high on posting Q4; records double-digit volume, sales
Nestle posted a net profit of ₹1,110.9 crore, as compared to ₹873.46 crore a year ago, up 27 per cent Y-o-Y
 "Nestle hits 52-week high on posting Q4; records double-digit volume, sales")
Indosolar stock hits 5% lower circuit post Q4 results; revenue down 57% YoY
Indosolar's profit after tax (PAT) for Q4FY26 stood at ₹42 crore, up 4.90 per cent from ₹40.03 crore in Q4FY25.
 "Indosolar stock hits 5% lower circuit post Q4 results; revenue down 57% YoY")
Rolex Rings soars 16% on heavy volumes on share buyback plan
Rolex Rings has scheduled a board meeting on April 23, 2026, to consider and approve proposal to buy back equity shares of the company.
 "Rolex Rings soars 16% on heavy volumes on share buyback plan")
JPMorgan initiates coverage with 'Buy' on Physicswallah; stock gains 4%
JPMorgan's bullish stance rests on the size and growth trajectory of India's test prep market, which is projected to grow at a 13 per cent CAGR over FY25-30
 "JPMorgan initiates coverage with 'Buy' on Physicswallah; stock gains 4%")
Nifty Realty index rallies 24% so far in April; what's driving sector?
Sobha, Godrej Properties, Phoenix, Anant Raj, Lodha Developers, Oberoi Realty and Aditya Birla Real Estate were up between 3 per cent and 4 per cent on the NSE in Tuesday's intra-day trade.
 "Nifty Realty index rallies 24% so far in April; what's driving sector?")
Tata Group's Nelco shares jump 13% on Q4 profit turnaround, revenue up 17%
Nelco's share price was trading 9.32 per cent higher at ₹738, compared to the previous session's close of ₹675.15 on the BSE
 "Tata Group's Nelco shares jump 13% on Q4 profit turnaround, revenue up 17%")