American chip stocks hit fresh record highs as Intel’s strong revenue forecast fueled confidence in the AI boom. The broader semiconductor sector followed with notable earnings momentum, lifting names like AMD and Arm. Even Nvidia, the world’s most valuable company, rose—signaling investors’ belief that demand for AI infrastructure will keep accelerating.
Sebi has relaxed settlement norms for foreign portfolio investors in the cash market by allowing net settlement of funds. The change permits netting of outright transactions while keeping safeguards intact, aiming to reduce liquidity requirements and streamline operations. Officials expect this to lower trading friction and make Indian markets more attractive for global investors.
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Friday trading saw a sharp dip in Indian indices as heavy IT selling pulled down the BSE Sensex and Nifty 50. Infosys was among the notable losers, while select stocks such as Himadri Speciality Chemical and Adani Energy Solutions rose on the back of earnings and fresh momentum, highlighting a split market mood.
Indian markets opened lower on Wednesday, April 22, as global uncertainty tied to a US-Iran ceasefire and continued blockade risks for the Strait of Hormuz pressured investor sentiment. The Sensex fell 0.32% to 79,019.34, while the Nifty 50 dropped 0.43% to 24,470.85, reflecting a cautious start to trade.
Vedanta Limited shares jumped more than 3% to hit a record high near ₹795 after the board set May 1, 2026 as the record date for its massive five-way 1:1 demerger. Investors are betting the corporate split will unlock value by turning the conglomerate into multiple pure-play listed firms, boosting optimism around future growth.
Infosys shares fell as much as 3.5% on April 24, hitting an intraday low of Rs 1,198.80, after the company reported Q4 results. The move came following a weak session overseas and, more importantly, investor reaction to guidance for FY27, which failed to meet expectations despite the quarter’s performance.
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Trent’s shares fell more than 1% on April 23 even after the Tata Group retail firm reported solid Q4 results. Traders pointed to weak overall investor sentiment that kept the market opening in red repeatedly, overriding confidence from the earnings. The stock move reflects how macro mood can dilute company-specific positives in the near term.
Nifty 50 and Sensex are set to open lower on Thursday, April 23, as investor sentiment stays weak amid surging crude oil prices. The rise is linked to the ongoing blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a key global shipping chokepoint. With GIFT Nifty also pointing to a negative start, traders are watching how oil moves could shape the morning session.
Tech Mahindra shares fell nearly 3% on Thursday, sliding to an intraday low of ₹1,418 and extending a four-day losing streak. The drop came as investors weighed a quarterly profit miss against the company’s record-high total dividend of ₹51 per share for FY26. Despite net profit rising 16% year-on-year to ₹1,354 crore, results came in about 10% below analyst estimates.
Stocks closed lower on Friday as Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank, and Infosys weighed on the benchmarks. Yet a handful of names bucked the trend. Yes Bank rose on expectations of new funding, CG Power gained after launching OSAT, and Relaxo Footwear surged amid renewed optimism around GST developments.
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Indian markets extended their winning streak on the Nifty expiry day, closing higher for a sixth straight session. The Nifty ended near 25,083 and the Sensex around 82,000. IDBI Bank led gains with a sharp jump, while several notable stocks including Swiggy, Reliance firms and others saw mixed movement, with some names slipping.
Indian equities ended an eight-day winning streak with Nifty and Sensex closing marginally lower, weighed down by weakness in IT, auto and pharma. In a mixed session, seven standout stocks drew attention, including Anant Raj, RailTel, Vodafone Idea, Sigachi, Shakti Pumps, KRBL and GRSE as investors rotated across names.
Anand Rathi Wealth has announced a 1:1 bonus issue alongside a final dividend of Rs 7 per share for FY26, following board approval. The bonus shares will be issued from free reserves. The company’s Q4 FY26 results also showed a 40.5% year-on-year profit jump, helping push the stock higher after the announcements.
Market watchers are bracing for a tougher stretch at HCL Tech after the latest quarterly results missed expectations on both growth and margins. Although the company highlighted new deal wins, investors are questioning their quality and long-term sustainability amid ongoing geopolitical risks. Forward guidance implies results may land near the lower end of projections.
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Thursday’s Indian market saw abrupt swings among several large counters. Tata Power and Adani Total Gas climbed sharply, while TTK Prestige and others fell, highlighting how fast sentiment can shift. Traders pointed to a mix of geopolitical tensions and seasonal demand patterns as key drivers behind the day’s biggest moves.
Indian markets closed volatile, with IT, energy, and auto stocks weighing sentiment. Amid GST-triggered expectations and rate-related moves, select counters such as Atul Auto, Moschip, DOMS, and ITC saw gains, while Ola Electric, Delta Corp, and Nazara ended lower. Traders remained focused on how policy signals translate into near-term demand.
After an eight-day losing streak, the Nifty and Sensex finally closed higher, lifted by private banks, auto, and IT. Sun TV, Netweb, Tata Motors, Pfizer, and HUDCO jumped sharply, while Hyundai and Indian Bank fell. Traders pointed to the RBI’s neutral policy stance as the catalyst for a sudden, uneven market reaction.
Indian markets inched higher as auto stocks supported the index while IT and pharma weighed on sentiment. GMDC stood out among the biggest gainers, joining Netweb and MosChip in sharp moves attributed to earnings, market bids, and sector rotation. On the other side, Apollo Micro, SpiceJet, and Vedanta slipped amid earnings pressure and bid or demand concerns.
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Indian indices closed higher as auto, pharma and metal stocks lifted sentiment. NMDC, Apollo Hospitals, Nykaa and BDL surged after earnings, while Suzlon, RVNL and Waaree Energies declined on weaker results and profit booking. The day’s sharp moves highlight how quickly investor expectations can flip between buyers and sellers.
Indian markets are attempting a rebound with investors increasingly confident that the worst of war-related uncertainty may be behind them. Edelweiss AMC expects a gradual normalization by April, but flags a key risk: if oil prices stay elevated, the recovery could face economic pressure. Meanwhile, midcaps and smallcaps are drawing fresh attention thanks to attractive valuations.
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