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LIC share price jumps 6% on bonus issue buzz; analysts weigh in
LIC in a regulatory filing said that its board will meet on April 13 to consider and approve a proposal for the issuance of bonus shares.
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US-Iran ceasefire boosts airline stocks; IndiGo up 10%, SpiceJet 5%
Airline stocks rallied as easing of geopolitical tensions has led to a sharp fall in global crude oil prices, which is particularly positive for aviation companies
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Titan shares gain 4% on posting Q4 update; jewellery biz up 46% YoY
The buying on the counter came after Titan released its March quarter (Q4FY26) business update on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, after market hours
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Larsen & Toubro shares jump 8% in trade; what's driving investor interest?
Over two weeks ago, L&T, in a media interaction, had said that it derives more than 35 per cent of its revenue from the Middle East region
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GAIL shares jump 8% as Iran-US ceasefire update; time to book profit?
The buying interest in the counter came on the back of the latest developments in the US-Iran ceasefire deal
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Petronet LNG share price rises 9% on bourses amid Iran-US ceasefire deal
Petronet LNG shares have rebounded 18.28 per cent from their 52-week low of ₹235.35 per share, which was touched on March 23, 2026, on the NSE
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ONGC, OIL fall 4% as Brent crude tumbles below $100 on US-Iran ceasefire
ONGC and Oil India shares fell up to 4% as Brent crude dropped below $100 following a US-Iran ceasefire and easing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Defence stocks in focus: MTAR, Astra Microwave soar up to 6%
Thus far in the month of April, Nifty India Defence index has outperformed the market by surging 8 per cent, as against 3 per cent gain in Nifty 50.
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Anand Rathi Wealth stock rallies 14% in 8 days to hit a record high
In the past one year, the market price of Anand Rathi Wealth has zoomed 87 per cent, as against 1.3 per cent rise in the BSE Sensex.
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Mukul Agrawal portfolio stock: Lux Industries zooms 36% in 2 days
Lux Industries stock surged 16% to ₹1,253 on the NSE in Tuesday's intra-day trade and has bounced back by 52% from its 52-week low of ₹824.05 touched on March 30, 2026.
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CreditAccess Grameen jumps 10% on strong Q4 update, asset quality recovery
CreditAccess Grameen's gross loan portfolio (GLP) stood at ₹29,590 crore in the March 2026 quarter (Q4FY26), up 14 per cent from ₹25,948 crore in the year-ago quarter
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QSR stocks under pressure; Jubilant FoodWorks slips 8%, hits 52-week low
In the past one month, these stocks have underperformed the market by falling between 11 per cent and 13 per cent, as against 5 per cent decline in the BSE Sensex.
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Godrej Consumer rises 4% on posting Q4 update; Nomura maintains 'Buy'
Godrej Consumer Products standalone India business is expected to deliver double-digit underlying sales growth and high-single-digit volume growth for the quarter
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Fino Payments Bank share price jumps 6% on strong Q4FY26 update
Fino Payments Bank had in December last year received Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) in-principle approval to convert into a Small Finance Bank
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BSE share price target hiked by HDFC Sec; stock surges 4% on heavy volumes
BSE share price target: HDFC Securities, in a recent report, maintained an Add rating on BSE stock and raised its target price to ₹3,450 from ₹3,310
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Jefferies initiates coverage on Titagarh Rail and Jupiter Wagons; check TP
Jefferies has set a target of ₹810 for Titagarh and ₹200 for Jupiter Wagons, implying an upside of 28 per cent for Titagarh, while a 22 per cent downside for Jupiter Wagons
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SAMHI Hotels climbs 8% as Street eyes up to 55% upside on growth prospects
Choice has initiated coverage on SAMHI Hotels with a 'Buy' rating and a target price of ₹200 per share, while Antique has retained its 'Buy' call with a target of ₹230 per share
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Marico falls 2% despite strong Q4 update; JM Fin retains buy for 16% upside
Marico in an exchange filing said that its revenue in Q4FY26 grew in the low 20s on a year-on-year (Y-o-Y) basis, led by pricing, its hair oil and international business.
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Reliance slips 4%; stock hits over 10-month low, m-cap falls below ₹18 trn
Share price of Reliance Industries hit an over 10-month low at ₹1,300.20 in Monday's intra-day trade and has corrected by 19% from its 52-week high of ₹1,611.80 touched on January 5, 2026.
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Nykaa share price jumps 4% on Q4 update, acquisition buzz; analyst bullish
In another related development, reports said that Nykaa is in discussions to buy a majority stake in Deepika Padukone's premium skincare brand 82°E
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