In-person discussions likely in May to push India-US trade pact

India and the US are set to begin face-to-face discussions in mid-May regarding their proposed bilateral trade agreement, following virtual talks this week. India aims to finalize the initial phase of the trade pact swiftly, potentially by September-October. Officials are monitoring potential import surges due to global tariff uncertainties, with a dedicated cell established for […]

ICICI Lombard General Insurance Q4 Results: Net profit slips 2% to Rs 510 crore

ICICI Lombard’s net profit witnessed a slight dip of 2% to ₹510 crore in the fourth quarter ending March 31, compared to ₹520 crore in the previous year. Despite this, the company’s total income increased to ₹5,851 crore from ₹5,165 crore year-on-year. Gross direct premium income also saw a rise, reaching ₹6,211 crore.

Auto stocks skid up to 28% in a year; muted Q4, FY26 outlook offers little hope. Here’s why

Auto stocks face headwinds despite Trump’s tariff pause, with many underperforming expectations due to domestic economic concerns and muted Q4FY25 earnings. While some stocks like Eicher and TVS have shown resilience, brokerages anticipate earnings downgrades across the sector due to weak demand and plateauing margin expansion. Experts recommend stock-specific strategies, highlighting Maruti Suzuki, Ashok Leyland, […]

Technical picks: NTPC, Bharti Hexacom among 4 stocks to buy for up to 34% returns in short term

Amid market volatility, experts suggest four stocks for potential short-term gains. Bharti Hexacom shows buying interest with a target of Rs 1,580. MedPlus Health exhibits a bullish trend, aiming for Rs 875. NTPC displays a trend reversal pattern, targeting Rs 430 and Rs 480. Kaynes Technology indicates a breakout, potentially reaching Rs 6,150-6,800. These recommendations […]

Bajaj Fin among 4 stocks that hit 52-wk highs on Tuesday

Indian equities joined a global relief rally on Tuesday after U.S. President Donald Trump hinted at additional tariff exemptions, helping domestic indices recover losses from earlier this month. Meanwhile, four stocks from the Nifty 500 index hit fresh 52-week highs. Here’s the list:

Bajaj Housing Finance shares jump 5% as 1-year anchor lock-in ends today

Bajaj Housing Finance shares surged 5% as its one-year shareholder lock-in period ended, unlocking 5,291 million shares—64% of total equity. While the stock has gained 70% from its IPO price of Rs 70, it still trades 17% below its listing price. Analysts remain cautious, with a Rs 108 target, implying a 13% downside from current […]