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US-Iran Peace Talks Collapse: Strait of Hormuz Stability in Jeopardy Amid Negotiations Stalemate The high-stakes, 21-hour peace talks between the US and Iran in Islamabad have concluded without a deal, casting immediate doubt over the viability of the existing two-week ceasefire. Both nations are attributing the failure to the other side, leaving profound uncertainty over the future of global energy routes.Key Flashpoints Derailing US-Iran Peace Negotiations Discussions collapsed after an...

US-Iran Talks End Without Deal After 21-Hour Negotiations in Pakistan JD Vance Confirms Breakdown in Efforts to Resolve Six-Week Conflict The United States and Iran have failed to reach an agreement to end the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, following nearly 21 hours of negotiations held over the weekend in Pakistan. Vice President JD Vance confirmed the outcome early Sunday in Islamabad, calling the development a setback after recent ceasefire efforts.“We go back to the United States...

The Indian equity markets rebounded sharply on Friday, fueled by robust buying activity concentrated in the financial sector and positive global sentiment. Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty recorded significant gains, helping the market shake off a preceding losing streak.At around 10:30 am, the Sensex surged by 831.62 points, marking a 1.09 percent increase to reach 77,463.27. Concurrently, the Nifty advanced by 238.85 points, gaining 1 percent to settle at 24,013.95.In broader market...

Indian equity markets posted a noticeable rebound on Friday, April 10, recovering from the sharp losses recorded in the prior session. The recovery was bolstered by positive momentum seen in global indices and robust buying interest, particularly within the financial and cyclical sectors.At the opening trade, the Nifty gained 134 points. The Sensex mirrored this positive sentiment, climbing 417 points to reach 77,048. Market breadth reflected the buying mood, with 1,727 stocks advancing...

Mumbai, April 9 – Indian equity benchmarks declined on Thursday, ending a five-day winning streak, as rising oil prices and uncertainty surrounding the US-Iran ceasefire weighed on investor sentiment.The Nifty closed 0.93 per cent lower, falling 222.25 points to end at 23,775.10. The Sensex also slipped sharply, ending 1.20 per cent or 931.25 points down at 76,631.65.Commenting on the technical outlook of the Nifty, experts said that the intraday charts showed price action remained...

Ola Electric Mobility share price extended a significant rally on Thursday, April 9, gaining over 9% in intraday trade to ₹ 33.14. This surge occurred amidst a broader market sell-off, as benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty fell over 1% each due to fading hopes regarding a US-Iran ceasefire. The stock’s upward momentum builds on recent operational strides and a pivotal technological announcement by the company.LFP Cell Readiness Drives Investor Confidence The latest price action followed...

New Delhi, April 9 – Entertainment conglomerate Walt Disney is planning to cut up to 1,000 jobs in the coming weeks, with a significant number of layoffs likely in its marketing division, according to a report.The Wall Street Journal said, citing sources, that the plans for the job cuts were initiated before Josh D’Amaro took over as the company’s chief executive officer in March.The layoffs are expected to impact less than 1 per cent of Disney’s total workforce. The company had around...

Indian Stock Market Surges Nearly 4% on April 8 as Ceasefire, Crude Oil Crash Boost Sentiment The Indian stock market witnessed a sharp rally on Wednesday, April 8, with benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty 50 closing nearly 4 percent higher, driven by strong global cues, easing geopolitical tensions, and a steep fall in crude oil prices.The BSE Sensex jumped 2,946 points, or 3.95 percent, to settle at 77,562.90, while the NSE Nifty 50 gained 874 points, or 3.78 percent, ending at 23,997.35...

EMIs Likely to Stay Stable as RBI Maintains Status Quo The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee on Wednesday, April 8, has kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25 percent, extending its pause after a series of rate cuts over the past year.For home loan borrowers, this decision signals continued stability. Since most home loans are linked to external benchmarks such as the repo rate, an unchanged policy rate indicates that equated monthly instalments are expected to remain steady...

Indian stock market benchmarks Sensex and Nifty are poised for a strong gap-up opening on Wednesday, supported by improving global cues after the United States and Iran agreed to a temporary ceasefire. The development has eased geopolitical tensions and triggered a broad-based rally across global equities.GIFT Nifty Signals Strong Gap-Up Opening Early indicators suggest a powerful start for domestic markets. GIFT Nifty has surged over 800 points, or around 3.5 percent, to near the 23,900...

Mumbai, April 7 The stock market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, ended higher on Tuesday, as a drop in crude oil prices and a rally in global markets calmed investor sentiment.Furthermore, buying in IT stocks helped the market recover after early losses.The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 509.73 points, or 0.69 per cent, to close at 74,616.58. During the day, it reached a high of 74,686.32 and a low of 73,282.41, fluctuating by 1,403.91 points.The 50-share NSE Nifty climbed 155.40...

Mumbai, April 7 – The Indian stock markets on Tuesday experienced sharp losses in the early trading session, with equity benchmarks declining by 1 per cent each amid uncertainty over a possible resolution to the West Asia conflict, ahead of a deadline set by US President Donald Trump to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.The Sensex opened 372 points or 0.50 per cent lower at 73,734, while the Nifty began the session at 22,838.Later in the early trading, the 30-scrip basket declined as much as...

GIFT Nifty Signals Weak Start; US-Iran Tensions, Oil Surge and Gold Stability Shape Market Mood Indian Stock Market Likely to Open Cautious The Indian stock market is expected to begin Tuesday’s session on a cautious note as investors track escalating tensions between the United States and Iran, along with movements in global commodities and equities.GIFT Nifty was trading near the 22,966 mark, reflecting a discount of about 91 points compared to the previous close of Nifty futures. This...

Stocks to Watch Today on April 7: Shyam Metalics, Aurobindo Pharma, ACME Solar, Jubilant FoodWorks Among Key Movers Key Stocks in Focus for April 7 Trade A range of stocks including Jubilant FoodWorks, Fino Payments Bank, CreditAccess Grameen, Gallantt Ispat, Godrej Consumer Products, PC Jeweller, Shyam Metalics and Energy, Aurobindo Pharma, ACME Solar Holdings, PDS, Deep Industries, Vivid Electromech, and Sammaan Capital are expected to remain in focus during today’s trading session...

Mumbai, April 6, 2026 (Monday) — Indian equity markets closed in positive territory on Monday, supported by easing crude oil prices and growing expectations of a near-term de-escalation in the Middle East conflict. However, the recovery lacked strong fundamental backing and was largely driven by short covering and selective buying at lower levels, according to Ponmudi R, CEO of Enrich Money.Markets opened on a muted note and traded range-bound in the first half before witnessing a gradual...

New Delhi, April 6 India's services sector growth momentum slowed to the softest pace in 14 months in March, mirroring the slowdown in new business intakes, a monthly survey said on Monday.The seasonally adjusted HSBC India Services PMI Business Activity Index fell from 58.1 in February to 57.5 in March, amid the weakest increases in new business and activity since January 2025.In the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) parlance, a reading above 50 means expansion, while a score below 50...

Dividend Stocks To Watch This Week: Varun Beverages, Unifinz Capital, Jash Engineering Announce Record Dates Investors tracking dividend opportunities this week should keep an eye on Varun Beverages Ltd., Unifinz Capital India Ltd., and Jash Engineering Ltd., as all three companies have announced upcoming record dates and dividend payouts as part of their corporate actions.Unifinz Capital India Sets April 6 Record Date for Interim Dividend Unifinz Capital India Ltd. has declared an interim...

Bonus Shares This Week: Avax Apparels, R M Drip Set Record Dates for Shareholder Eligibility Avax Apparels and Ornaments Ltd. and R M Drip and Sprinklers Systems Ltd. are scheduled to issue bonus shares to eligible shareholders in the coming week, with both companies announcing their respective record dates.Avax Apparels Bonus Issue Details The board of Avax Apparels and Ornaments has recommended a bonus issue in the ratio of 3:1. This translates to shareholders receiving three fully...

Subdued Start to April for IPO Market The primary market is set for a relatively quiet week between April 6 and April 10, 2026, following a holiday-shortened trading period. Activity remains limited with just one SME initial public offering opening for subscription, alongside a key listing on the SME platform.Broader market sentiment also stayed cautious, with the Nifty 50 and Sensex declining 0.5 percent and 0.4 percent respectively during the previous week. The weakness comes amid...

Indian Stock Market Outlook for April 6: Sensex and Nifty Signal Cautious Start Amid Global Uncertainty Markets Extend Losing Streak Despite Late Recovery Indian equity markets ended the shortened trading week on a subdued note, continuing their downward trajectory for the sixth consecutive week. The BSE Sensex closed at 73,319.55, registering a decline of 0.35 percent, while the NSE Nifty settled at 22,713.10, down 0.46 percent.A sharp rebound of nearly 2.4 percent during Thursday’s...