Fragile US-Iran talks: Gold rises to Rs 1.53 lakh; silver jumps nearly Rs 10,000. What’s next?
Gold and silver prices surged in India, tracking global trends, weaker dollar, and US-Iran dialogue hopes. Gold rose 1% while silver jumped 4%, amid thin MCX trading due to holiday, with analysts warning of continued volatility and key resistance levels ahead.
Indus Towers: Jefferies cuts rating to underperform, gives reasons for bear outlook
Jefferies downgraded Indus Towers to underperform, cutting its target amid contract renewal risks, rising capex, and competitive pressures. Potential tenant discounts, lower renewals, and high maintenance costs may weaken revenues, earnings growth, and limit dividend payouts over the medium term.
Anand Rathi Share Q4 Results: Profit more than doubles to Rs 41 crore despite market crash
Anand Rathi Share and Stock Brokers posted 126% YoY profit growth in Q4 to Rs 41.5 crore, driven by strong non-broking segments, margin expansion, and diversified revenue, despite weak broking income and volatile markets.
Intel’s $100 billion April rally makes it market’s hottest stock
Intel has emerged as one of the hottest S&P 500 stocks, adding over $100 billion in market value during a nine-day, 53% rally. A string of positive developments has revived confidence in its turnaround prospects after years of underperformance, with investors increasingly betting the chipmaker can regain its competitive edge in semiconductor manufacturing.
Poonawalla Fincorp raises Rs 2,500 cr via QIP to fuel growth, lending expansion
Poonawalla Fincorp successfully raised Rs 2,500 crore via a Qualified Institutions Placement, drawing strong interest from institutional investors. This capital infusion will fuel business expansion, bolster lending operations, and diversify its asset base. The company’s strategic vision and growth prospects were underscored by the robust participation in the issuance.
Ceasefire not good for stock market? BNP Paribas cuts Nifty target for 2026, but picks 9 stocks
BNP Paribas turned cautious on India’s markets after the crude spike, cutting its 2026 Nifty target to 25,500 and warning of fiscal and earnings pressure. Still, the brokerage sees opportunities in defensives and strong private-sector lenders, naming nine stocks—including M&M, Infosys, Titan and HDFC Bank—as likely outperformers.
360 ONE Asset secures Rs 2,000 crore in commitments for its PIPE strategy
360 ONE Asset attracted strong investor confidence by raising ₹2,000 crore for its PIPE strategy, reinforcing demand for structured private equity deals.
IT stocks to rally on Wednesday? Infosys, Wipro ADRs surge up to 5%. Here’s why
IT stocks may rally on Wednesday as Infosys and Wipro ADRs surged overnight, supported by strong gains in US tech stocks and easing fears of AI-driven disruption. Optimism over renewed Iran-US peace talks and falling crude prices softened macro concerns, boosting sentiment for Indian IT companies heavily exposed to the US market.
Nifty set to reclaim 24,000 as US-Iran dialogue hopes lift global cues
Improving global cues on optimism around US-Iran talks are likely to push the Nifty back towards the 24,000 level, signaling renewed bullish momentum.
HDFC Defence Fund increase stake in HAL, Eicher Motors and 4 other stocks in March
HDFC Defence Fund significantly boosted its holdings in Hindustan Aeronautics and Eicher Motors during March, adding thousands of shares to its portfolio. The fund also introduced Sedemac Mechatronics as a new investment while exiting Avalon Technologies. Its portfolio remains diversified across key defence and allied sector stocks.