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Mutual funds cut exit loads amid rising competition, shift to flexibility
However, industry officials are divided on the benefits of easing exit load structures
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Sebi rolls out fast-track route for AIF scheme launches, eases timelines
Regulator allows AIFs to launch schemes after 30 days of filing, aiming to cut delays, ease capital deployment, and rely more on due diligence by intermediaries
 "Sebi rolls out fast-track route for AIF scheme launches, eases timelines")
Bagmane REIT eyes growth via GCC demand, ROFO pipeline, low leverage
Blackstone-backed REIT targets sustained NOI growth and distributions, supported by a strong ROFO pipeline, low leverage, and continued demand from GCC tenants
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Rupee falls 0.5% to record low of 95.33 as oil price surge sparks worries
The reversal has prompted traders and analysts to suggest that fresh regulatory measures could be on the cards
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Sensex dips 1,200pts intraday, Nifty at 23,800; oil surge among key reasons
Stock market crash today reasons: Sensex and Nifty 50 fell over 1% each in intraday as oil prices surged above $125 per barrel and the rupee hit a record low.
 "Sensex dips 1,200pts intraday, Nifty at 23,800; oil surge among key reasons")
Market Close: Sensex falls 583 pts, Nifty ends at 23,998; Brent crude above $120 on US-Iran standoff
Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Thursday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap ended 0.98 per cent and 0.48 per cent down, respectively
 "Market Close: Sensex falls 583 pts, Nifty ends at 23,998; Brent crude above $120 on US-Iran standoff")
Sun Pharma up 12% in 4 days, nears 52-week high; analysts see more upside?
Supported by the Sun Pharma's proven record of strong cash flows, analysts remain confident in gradual deleveraging over time.
 "Sun Pharma up 12% in 4 days, nears 52-week high; analysts see more upside?")
Q4 earnings, dividend news trigger 14% jump in RPG Life Sciences shares
The board of RPG Life Sciences Technologies has recommended a dividend of ₹24 per equity share, or 300 per cent on the face value of ₹8 per share, fully paid up, for FY26
 "Q4 earnings, dividend news trigger 14% jump in RPG Life Sciences shares")
Syngene International shares zoom 20% despite 19% fall in Q4 profit
Syngene International share price surged despite a drop in Q4 net profit by 19 per cent Y-o-Y to ₹147.9 crore.
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HFCL hits 52-week high on Q4 profit turnaround, record order book in FY26
HFCL share price gains 10.7 per cent, hitting a 52-week high at ₹118.76 per share on posting strong Q4 results
 "HFCL hits 52-week high on Q4 profit turnaround, record order book in FY26")
Newgen Software shares surge 11% on Q4 results, dividend announcement
The company said its board of directors has recommended a dividend of ₹6 per equity share, or 60 per cent on the face value of ₹10 per share, for the year ended March 31, 2026
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MTAR soars 12% in weak market, up 83% in April; what's driving the stock?
MTAR, as Bloom's key supplier of critical hot box assemblies (commanding 60-70 per cent wallet share), is not merely a beneficiary of this theme but an irreplaceable enabler of it, MOFSL said.
 "MTAR soars 12% in weak market, up 83% in April; what's driving the stock?")
Tata Chem, Crompton among 3 stocks with up to 22% upside potential: Analyst
Anand James, chief market strategist of Geojit expects up to 22 per cent upside in Tata Chemicals, Ramkrishna Forgings and Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals.
 "Tata Chem, Crompton among 3 stocks with up to 22% upside potential: Analyst")
Rupee hits record low: Analysts flag 96-97 levels as oil, Fed stance weigh
Rupee hit a record low of 95.32 vs dollar on Thursday. Going ahead, analysts see further downside with 96-97 levels in focus as oil surge, FII outflows and hawkish US Fed weigh on outlook
 "Rupee hits record low: Analysts flag 96-97 levels as oil, Fed stance weigh")
IIFL Finance jumps 6% on healthy Q4; Motilal Oswal eyes up to 34% upside
IIFL Finance reported consolidated assets under management (AUM) of ₹1,08,180 crore, up 10 per cent quarter-on-quarter and 38 per cent year-on-year
 "IIFL Finance jumps 6% on healthy Q4; Motilal Oswal eyes up to 34% upside")
Meesho shares zoom 12%; JPMorgan initiates coverage with 'Overweight'
Meesho is newly rated 'Overweight' at JPMorgan on ad monetisation, NMV growth
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HUL shares slip 3% despite 20% growth in Q4 PAT; ₹22 dividend declared
Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) shares fall over 3% despite 20% Y-o-Y jump in Q4FY26 profit. Additionally, HUL's board has announced a final dividend of ₹22.
 "HUL shares slip 3% despite 20% growth in Q4 PAT; ₹22 dividend declared")
Cemindia Projects hits 20% upper circuit in weak market; here's why
Cemindia Projects hits 20 per cent upper circuit after posting strong q4 results; PAT up 113 per cent YoY
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Bajaj Auto shares rise 3% in weak markets as board to consider buyback plan
The automobile major informed exchanges that its Board of Directors will consider a proposal for buyback of fully paid-up equity shares at its meeting scheduled for May 6, 2026
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MOIL share price slips 6% on posting 20% YoY decline in Q4 net profit
MOIL shares slipped 5.5 per cent on Thursday on posting 20 per cent YoY fall in Q4 net profit; details here
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