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India spreads LNG supply basket to Africa, barred Russian projects

Importers explore cargoes from Russia and Norway as Qatar supply disruptions and geopolitical tensions force diversification and raise questions over sanctioned LNG sourcing

India spreads LNG supply basket to Africa, barred Russian projects
Updated On : 18 Apr 2026 | 8:18 AM IST

Adani overtakes Ambani to become Asia's richest with $92.6 bn net worth

Tycoon Gautam Adani has overtaken fellow Gujarat business czar Mukesh Ambani to become Asia's richest person, as a sustained rally in shares of his ports-to-energy conglomerate lifted his net worth. With a net worth of USD 92.6 billion, Adani surpassed Ambani, whose fortune stands at USD 90.8 billion, to become the richest person in India and Asia, according to the latest billionaire rankings. Adani, founder of his eponymous group, oversees India's largest private seaport network, is the country's biggest renewable energy producer and private airport operator, and ranks among the world's largest coal traders. He is currently ranked No. 19 on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, which tracks the world's 500 richest individuals and is updated daily. Adani's wealth is largely derived from his shareholdings across the group's 10 listed companies. A recent surge in Adani Group stocks has added billions of dollars in market value, underscoring strong investor appetite for assets linked to .

Adani overtakes Ambani to become Asia's richest with $92.6 bn net worth
Updated On : 17 Apr 2026 | 10:57 PM IST

Iran says Strait of Hormuz open to all commercial vessels during ceasefire

The announcement's impact was almost immediately reflected in global crude prices, which crashed by almost 9%

Iran says Strait of Hormuz open to all commercial vessels during ceasefire
Updated On : 17 Apr 2026 | 9:47 PM IST

India pulls out of hosting COP33, but committed to climate goals: MEA

The MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said there were several issues that were taken into account, but "India remains fully committed to meeting its climate change commitments"

India pulls out of hosting COP33, but committed to climate goals: MEA
Updated On : 17 Apr 2026 | 5:06 PM IST

Stock Market Close: Sensex jumps 505 points, Nifty ends above 24,300 amid rising US-Iran peace hopes

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Friday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap indices ended 1.27 per cent and 1.48 per cent higher, respectively

Stock Market Close: Sensex jumps 505 points, Nifty ends above 24,300 amid rising US-Iran peace hopes
Updated On : 17 Apr 2026 | 3:43 PM IST

RVNL surges 6% on ₹968 crore railway contract win; up 14% in three days

Rail Vikas Nigam announced that it has emerged as the lowest bidder for a key Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contract awarded by East Coast Railway

RVNL surges 6% on ₹968 crore railway contract win; up 14% in three days
Updated On : 17 Apr 2026 | 3:08 PM IST

Nestle India Q4 result preview: Revenue may grow 13-18%; margins could fall

Nestle India will announce its Q4FY26 results on April 21 (Tuesday). The company could also recommend a final dividend for shareholders.

Nestle India Q4 result preview: Revenue may grow 13-18%; margins could fall
Updated On : 17 Apr 2026 | 2:51 PM IST

Brent stays elevated on physical supply stress; easing seen by May: Analyst

The impact of the war on energy infrastructure is considerably more severe than futures prices currently imply

Brent stays elevated on physical supply stress; easing seen by May: Analyst
Updated On : 17 Apr 2026 | 2:38 PM IST

Volume buzzers: VST Industries, MMTC, Nava, SCI, SPML zoom up to 20%

VST Industries shares zoomed 19 per cent to ₹286.40 in intra-day trade after the company announced its Q4FY26 results.

Volume buzzers: VST Industries, MMTC, Nava, SCI, SPML zoom up to 20%
Updated On : 17 Apr 2026 | 1:47 PM IST

Gold stocks shine, up 37% in April before Akshaya Tritiya; Chart check here

Titan, Kalyan Jewellers, Sky Gold and Thangamayil Jewellery can potentially rally up to 15 per cent from here, believes Om Mehra, technical research analyst at SAMCO Securities.

Gold stocks shine, up 37% in April before Akshaya Tritiya; Chart check here
Updated On : 17 Apr 2026 | 1:34 PM IST

Dividend stocks next week: CIE Automotive, Sanofi, Schaeffler to go ex-date

Dividend stocks next week: CIE Automotive India, Sanofi India, Crisil, and others will trade ex-dividend next week

Dividend stocks next week: CIE Automotive, Sanofi, Schaeffler to go ex-date
Updated On : 17 Apr 2026 | 1:18 PM IST

Dixon Tech stock: MOFSL sees 30% upside, flags near-term margin pressure

Motilal Oswal sees 30% upside in Dixon Technologies share price despite near-term headwinds from weak smartphone demand and rising costs. The brokerage has reiterated 'Buy' with ₹14,700 target price

Dixon Tech stock: MOFSL sees 30% upside, flags near-term margin pressure
Updated On : 17 Apr 2026 | 12:29 PM IST

FMCG stocks in demand: HUL, Emami, Colgate, Dabur soar up to 6%

Easing geopolitical tensions and softening input costs are lifting overall sentiment in the consumer goods space, said analyst at Mirae Asset Sharekhan.

FMCG stocks in demand: HUL, Emami, Colgate, Dabur soar up to 6%
Updated On : 17 Apr 2026 | 11:51 AM IST

High copper prices, unseasonal rains may hit consumer durables; top picks

Data showed that in FY25, the extended heatwave drove room AC volumes up by 20-25 per cent Y-o-Y to around 12.5 million units, creating a high base that FY26 has struggled to match.

High copper prices, unseasonal rains may hit consumer durables; top picks
Updated On : 17 Apr 2026 | 11:45 AM IST

Shrimp stocks: Avanti Feeds, Apex Frozen Foods surge up to 13%; here's why

Thus far in the calendar year 2026, the stock price of Avanti Feeds has zoomed 86 per cent, and Apex Frozen Foods soared 75 per cent.

Shrimp stocks: Avanti Feeds, Apex Frozen Foods surge up to 13%; here's why
Updated On : 17 Apr 2026 | 11:05 AM IST

HDFC Life falls 4% after weak Q4; analysts cut estimates, see FY27 recovery

HDFC Life share price fell 4 per cent today, after weak Q4FY26 results. Analysts have cut earnings estimates but remain cautiously optimistic on FY27 growth outlook and margin recovery.

HDFC Life falls 4% after weak Q4; analysts cut estimates, see FY27 recovery
Updated On : 17 Apr 2026 | 10:51 AM IST

Analyst picks 3 midcap stocks for up to 40% upside as index crosses 200-DMA

Midcap stocks to buy? Muthuselvaraj of Mirae Asset Sharekhan expects Waaree Energies, BSE and Phoenix Mills to surge up to 40% in the short- to medium-term.

Analyst picks 3 midcap stocks for up to 40% upside as index crosses 200-DMA
Updated On : 17 Apr 2026 | 10:49 AM IST

Banks halt gold, silver imports amid delay in government clearance

Without fresh imports, India could face supply shortages, as the ​world's second-largest gold consumer and biggest silver buyer relies on overseas purchases to meet nearly all its demand

Banks halt gold, silver imports amid delay in government clearance
Updated On : 17 Apr 2026 | 10:21 AM IST

Do blue light glasses really help? Here's what an eye doctor wants you to know

Are blue light glasses a must-have for screen users or just clever marketing? Here's what an eye specialist wants you to understand before buying them

Do blue light glasses really help? Here's what an eye doctor wants you to know
Updated On : 17 Apr 2026 | 10:19 AM IST

Om Power Transmission share lists at 6% premium; beats IPO GMP estimates

Om Power shares kicked off their maiden trading session on the NSE at ₹186 per share, reflecting a premium of ₹11 or 6.3 per cent over its IPO issue price of ₹175 per share

Om Power Transmission share lists at 6% premium; beats IPO GMP estimates
Updated On : 17 Apr 2026 | 10:16 AM IST

How much Gold should you buy this Akshaya Tritiya? Analyst decodes strategy

Akshaya Tritiya 2026 Gold Outlook: Analyst at Kotak Securities recommends Gold allocation up to 15 per cent in portfolio, and suggests adding Silver too on this auspicious occasion.

How much Gold should you buy this Akshaya Tritiya? Analyst decodes strategy
Updated On : 17 Apr 2026 | 10:10 AM IST

Ashish Kacholia portfolio: Man Ind zooms 70% in April, hits record high

Man Industries supplies critical infrastructure to high-pressure transmission systems for oil & gas, petrochemicals, water, fertilisers, dredging, hydrocarbon, and city gas distribution (CGD) sectors.

Ashish Kacholia portfolio: Man Ind zooms 70% in April, hits record high
Updated On : 17 Apr 2026 | 10:08 AM IST

Wipro down 4% post Q4; muted Q1 guidance, delayed ramp-ups spook investors

The selling on the counter came after Wipro posted its January-March quarter (Q4FY26) results on Thursday, after market hours

Wipro down 4% post Q4; muted Q1 guidance, delayed ramp-ups spook investors
Updated On : 17 Apr 2026 | 9:42 AM IST

Trump claims Iran ready to hand over enriched uranium, says deal 'close'

Trump asserted that Iran does not possess a nuclear weapon and has "agreed to that very powerfully". He added that Tehran had also agreed to hand over enriched uranium

Trump claims Iran ready to hand over enriched uranium, says deal 'close'
Updated On : 17 Apr 2026 | 9:38 AM IST

Stocks to Watch today: Wipro, Jio Fin, HDFC Life, HDFC AMC, BPCL, RVNL

Stocks to watch today: Wipro, Angel One, Jio Financial Services, Max Healthcare, HDFC AMC, HDFC Life, BPCL, Waaree Renewable and RVNL are among the key stocks in focus today.

Stocks to Watch today: Wipro, Jio Fin, HDFC Life, HDFC AMC, BPCL, RVNL
Updated On : 17 Apr 2026 | 8:14 AM IST

10-day Israel-Lebanon ceasefire takes effect amid Hezbollah opposition

A 10-day ceasefire announced by US President Donald Trump and agreed on by Lebanon and Israel started at midnight Thursday local time. The two neighbouring countries held their first direct diplomatic talks in decades on Tuesday in Washington after more than a month of war between Israel and the Iran-backed, Lebanon-based Hezbollah militant group. The truce, if it holds, could boost attempts to extend the ceasefire between Iran, the United States and Israel after weeks of devastating war that killed thousands of people and upended global markets by disrupting the flow of oil. Hezbollah started firing on Israel right after the start of the Iran war. It kept up attacks focused on northern Israel communities through Thursday night, with at least eight people injured including two seriously, according to Israel's emergency services. Air raid sirens were sounding in a few northern Israeli communities just minutes before the ceasefire was going into effect. Israel's military also said la

10-day Israel-Lebanon ceasefire takes effect amid Hezbollah opposition
Updated On : 17 Apr 2026 | 7:21 AM IST

Analyst recommends 'Bull Spread' on JSW Energy, IEX; check strategy

Nandish Shah of HDFC Securities has shared Bull Spread' on strategy on JSW Energy and IEX stock

Analyst recommends 'Bull Spread' on JSW Energy, IEX; check strategy
Updated On : 17 Apr 2026 | 6:46 AM IST

Early warning signal: Anthropic's Mythos puts Indian fintechs on guard

Fintech body FACE urges stronger cyber defences as Anthropic's Claude Mythos raises concerns over AI-driven software vulnerabilities

Early warning signal: Anthropic's Mythos puts Indian fintechs on guard
Updated On : 17 Apr 2026 | 6:06 AM IST

Currency policy is costing India: Managing rupee harder in open economy

India is no longer the closed, simple economy of the 1970s. When the RBI attempts to fix the price of the rupee, it must contend with the incentives of millions of rational actors

Currency policy is costing India: Managing rupee harder in open economy
Updated On : 17 Apr 2026 | 1:09 AM IST

'Golden Ticket': VC company funds Indian AI startups' shift to US

All In Capital invests $350,000 in Vasuki AI, marking first relocation under its Golden Ticket programme aimed at helping Indian AI startups access global capital and scale

'Golden Ticket': VC company funds Indian AI startups' shift to US
Updated On : 17 Apr 2026 | 12:36 AM IST

West Asia conflict: US waiver ends, India to keep Russia oil tap open

Indian refiners plan to continue sourcing Russian crude from non-sanctioned suppliers and vessels despite US decision not to renew temporary sanctions waivers

West Asia conflict: US waiver ends, India to keep Russia oil tap open
Updated On : 17 Apr 2026 | 12:33 AM IST

US Section 301 investigation: India Inc rejects excess capacity premise

In submissions to USTR, industry bodies flag risks to supply chain ties

US Section 301 investigation: India Inc rejects excess capacity premise
Updated On : 17 Apr 2026 | 12:03 AM IST

Electronics exports catching up with oil products, shows govt data

India's electronics exports surge on smartphone demand, narrowing the gap with oil shipments to a record low and reshaping the country's export mix

Electronics exports catching up with oil products, shows govt data
Updated On : 16 Apr 2026 | 11:54 PM IST

Monetisation is the new PPP: A side door for private capital in infra

The private sector traditionally finds its competitive advantage in operations, not in development or high-risk projects constrained by state capacity and politics

Monetisation is the new PPP: A side door for private capital in infra
Updated On : 16 Apr 2026 | 11:36 PM IST

Hill in conflict: Eastern Ghats unrest recalls Odisha's Niyamgiri story

Tensions flare in Odisha's Sijimali hills as tribal resistance, legal disputes and mining ambitions collide, echoing the legacy of Niyamgiri Hills

Hill in conflict: Eastern Ghats unrest recalls Odisha's Niyamgiri story
Updated On : 16 Apr 2026 | 11:11 PM IST

Wipro unveils Rs 15,000-cr buyback via tender route: Should you go for it?

The buyback price is 19 per cent higher than the stock's closing price on Thursday's of Rs 210.15 per share on the NSE.

Wipro unveils Rs 15,000-cr buyback via tender route: Should you go for it?
Updated On : 16 Apr 2026 | 6:55 PM IST

SpiceJet, Akasa planes collide at Delhi airport, no injuries reported

According to reports, the right winglet of the SpiceJet aircraft was damaged, while the left-hand horizontal stabiliser of the Akasa plane was struck in the collision

SpiceJet, Akasa planes collide at Delhi airport, no injuries reported
Updated On : 16 Apr 2026 | 5:19 PM IST

Wipro Q4 results: Net profit falls 1.8% to ₹3,501.8 crore, revenue up 7.6%

The IT company's profit in the year-ago period stood at Rs 3,569.6 crore.

Wipro Q4 results: Net profit falls 1.8% to ₹3,501.8 crore, revenue up 7.6%
Updated On : 16 Apr 2026 | 5:06 PM IST

Stock Market Close: Sensex falls 123 pts, Nifty ends at 24,197; bank stocks fall; SMIDs outperform

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Thursday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap indices ended 0.63 per cent and 0.83 per cent higher, respectively

Stock Market Close: Sensex falls 123 pts, Nifty ends at 24,197; bank stocks fall; SMIDs outperform
Updated On : 16 Apr 2026 | 4:01 PM IST

PFC hits 52-week high, REC extends gains, up 5%; analyst sees more upside

Power Finance Corporation and REC stocks have surged over 22 per cent each, compared to a 9 per cent increase in the Nifty50 index

PFC hits 52-week high, REC extends gains, up 5%; analyst sees more upside
Updated On : 16 Apr 2026 | 1:43 PM IST

Nifty Metal index hits new high, rallies 15% in April; GMDC zooms 19%

The Nifty Metal index hit a new high of 12,816 in intra-day trade on Thursday and has bounced back 18% from its previous month low of 10,819.85 touched on March 23, 2026.

Nifty Metal index hits new high, rallies 15% in April; GMDC zooms 19%
Updated On : 16 Apr 2026 | 1:13 PM IST

Groww share price soars 43% thus far in April; BofA sees more upside

BofA sees scope for re-rating as Groww drives further margin expansion, and establishes a credible present in wealth management

Groww share price soars 43% thus far in April; BofA sees more upside
Updated On : 16 Apr 2026 | 12:37 PM IST

BSE, MCX hit new highs on strong Q4 hopes; analysts predict up to 22% rally

BSE stock has surged 29% and MCX 21% thus far in April in anticipation of strong Q4 earnings. Anand James of Geojit expects BSE to target ₹4,200 on the upside in the medium-term.

BSE, MCX hit new highs on strong Q4 hopes; analysts predict up to 22% rally
Updated On : 16 Apr 2026 | 12:32 PM IST

NTPC Green stock reclaims IPO levels, up 33% from March lows; time to buy?

Over the past four trading sessions, NTPC Green Energy has gained 15 per cent. From its 52-week low of ₹84, hit on March 2, 2026, it has recovered about 33 per cent.

NTPC Green stock reclaims IPO levels, up 33% from March lows; time to buy?
Updated On : 16 Apr 2026 | 12:14 PM IST

Govt tables bills to tweak women quota law, set up delimitation panel

The government has introduced bills on women's quota and delimitation in Lok Sabha, proposes increasing seats to 850; Opposition protests, calling the move 'anti-constitutional'

Govt tables bills to tweak women quota law, set up delimitation panel
Updated On : 16 Apr 2026 | 11:40 AM IST

ICICI Bank Q4 results preview: Profit may stay flat, margins under pressure

ICICI Bank Q4FY26 preview: Analysts expect ICICI Bank to report steady NII growth, strong loan expansion, but muted profit due to margin pressure and provisioning normalisation.

ICICI Bank Q4 results preview: Profit may stay flat, margins under pressure
Updated On : 16 Apr 2026 | 11:33 AM IST

L&T up 26% from March low, nears pre-West Asia conflict price; here's why

L&T's long-term outlook for the Middle East business remains robust with no news of project cancellations or payment delays, says brokerage firm JM Financial.

L&T up 26% from March low, nears pre-West Asia conflict price; here's why
Updated On : 16 Apr 2026 | 10:45 AM IST

HDFC Bank Q4 results preview: Profit may rise up to 9% YoY; NII seen steady

HDFC Bank Q4FY26 results preview: Analysts expect HDFC Bank's Q4 profit to rise up to 9% Y-o-Y with strong loan growth, stable margins, and steady asset quality

HDFC Bank Q4 results preview: Profit may rise up to 9% YoY; NII seen steady
Updated On : 16 Apr 2026 | 10:08 AM IST