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Jefferies downgrades Indus Towers to 'Underperform'; sees 14% downside

Jefferies has downgraded Indus Towers shares to 'Underperform', cutting target price to ₹375. The global brokerage stated renewal risks, rising capex, and pressure on earnings and valuations as risks

Metal stocks rally as US-Iran talk hopes lift sentiment; Hind Copper up 6%

Buying in the metal sector came amid an overall positive market amid optimism around progress in US-Iran negotiations, which helped ease geopolitical tensions and lift global investor sentiment

Charts suggest up to 5% upside for the Sensex; will the rally hold?

The near-term outlook for the Nifty remains positive as long as the index holds above 24,080, says Anand James of Geojit Investments.

Just Dial shares fall 5% as Q4 profit drops 36%; JM Fin sees 80% upside

Just Dial share price today: Post Q4 results, brokerage firm JM Financial has maintained a 'Buy' rating on Just Dial, but lowered its target marginally.

Adani Group stocks: Adani Power, Energy hit 52-week highs; here's why

Adani Group shares rallied up to 3% in Wednesday's intra-day trade, and have outperformed the market thus far in April with gains up to 19 per cent.

Q4FY26 earnings preview: Resilient fundamentals amid fragile sentiment

India Inc Q4FY26 earnings seen steady on strong GDP and demand, but oil prices, FII outflows and global risks may shape market direction and FY27 outlook

Pharma cos brace for soft Q4; US drag persists; domestic growth cushions

Pharma sector may see a 7 per cent Y-o-Y growth in reported sales and a 1 per cent increase in Ebitda, led by steady ex-gRevlimid US sales, healthy domestic growth, and favourable forex movements

India Inc likely to report mixed show in Q4FY26 amid West Asia war

For banks, Q4FY26 earnings are expected to be mixed, supported by credit growth but weighed by weaker balance sheet and slippage.

Q4FY26 earnings: Navigating geopolitical headwinds amid a modest recovery

India Inc Q4FY26 earnings seen modest amid West Asia conflict. IT, autos lead growth while pharma, utilities lag. Key triggers and FY27 outlook decoded

Om Power Transmission IPO allotment today; check status, GMP, listing date

Investors can check their Om Power Transmission IPO allotment status on the official NSE and BSE websites, as well as on the registrar's portal, MUFG Intime India

Markets are not yet out of the woods, prefer large-caps: Ritesh Taksali

Despite news of a ceasefire between the US and Iran, investors are not yet out of the woods. The impact of the war will persist in the financial year 2027

Why short-term market volatility rarely changes the long-term view

Stock prices ultimately reflect corporate earnings, not newspaper headlines. India's long-term story rests on fundamentals that geopolitics cannot easily touch

Stocks to buy: Kotak Sec recommends Jubilant Ingrevia, Vishal Mega Mart

Stocks to buy, April 15: Kotak Securities Equity Research Head suggests placing bets on Vishal Mega Mart and Jubilant Ingrevia. Here's why

BNP Paribas cuts 2026 Nifty target by 11% on oil surge, macro concerns

BNP Paribas cuts its 2026 Nifty target to 25,500, citing West Asia tensions, higher crude prices, and macroeconomic risks that could weigh on growth, earnings, and market valuations

India's data centre market size to double to $22 billion by 2030: Report | AI | Business News

India’s data centre market is projected to more than double to $22 billion by 2030 from about $10 billion in 2025, driven by rising Cloud adoption, AI workloads,

Fear, relief, and reality: How should investors read markets’ reactions to West Asia war | Iran war

A sharp rally, a sudden dip, and a fragile ceasefire: markets are reacting fast to West Asia tensions. But is the worst really behind us? Or are investors getting ahead of reality?

Inside prediction markets: How anonymous Polymarket traders won big before US-Iran ceasefire

A series of well-timed bets on Polymarket, placed just hours before the US-Iran ceasefire announcement, has sparked fresh concerns about insider trading, transparency,

Markets crash: Sensex down 1,680 pts intraday, Nifty at 23,555; key reasons

The Sensex touched a low of 75,868, down 1,682 points, or 2 per cent. Likewise, the Nifty 50 hit an intraday low of 23,555, down 495 points, or 2 per cent

Stock Market Close: Sensex drops 703 points, Nifty at 23,843; Adani Ent, ICICI Bank top gainers

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates, Monday: The GIFT Nifty hinted at a negative open. Asian markets fell as the US will block the Iranian ports after failed talks

Zydus Wellness shares jump 13% on heavy volumes, hit new 52-week high

As of 2 PM, Zydus Wellness shares remained firmly in positive territory, trading nearly 10 per cent higher at ₹537.40.