Silver gains Rs 1,500, gold at Rs 1.53 lakh. Check key levels
Gold and silver prices opened higher on MCX as easing geopolitical tensions and US-Iran peace talk hopes influenced sentiment. Silver gained sharply while gold held near record levels. Analysts expect volatility ahead, with key support and resistance levels in focus as traders track dollar movement and crude oil trends.
VST Industries jumps 15% as Q4 profit doubles to Rs 116 cr
VST Industries share price saw a significant jump on Friday. The Radhakishan Damani-backed company reported a 120% rise in net profit for Q4 FY26. Revenue from operations increased by 52%. EBITDA climbed 61%, reflecting improved efficiencies. Strong fundamentals and market initiatives drove this growth. Investor confidence is high, making VST Industries a stock to watch.
Waaree Renewable soars 12% as Q4 revenue soars 131% YoY
Waaree Renewable Technologies shares jumped up to 12% after reporting a strong Q4, with net profit rising 66% YoY to Rs 155.72 crore and revenue surging 131% to Rs 1,102.40 crore. EBITDA also grew 63.71%, though margins declined sharply. The company highlighted strong execution visibility backed by a 2.83 GWp order book.
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Gold ETFs deliver up to 61% gains since last Akshaya Tritiya. Time to exit now?
Gold ETFs have rallied up to 61% since last Akshaya Tritiya, driven by geopolitical tensions, central bank buying, and safe-haven demand. Experts advise sticking to asset-allocation discipline—booking profits only if gold exceeds target weights. While valuations look stretched, long-term investors may continue SIPs as structural drivers remain supportive.
Wipro shares crack 4% after Q4 results. What Goldman Sachs, 3 other brokerages are saying?
Wipro share price fell 4% after the company reported a 2% YoY decline in Q4 profit to ₹3,502 crore, despite announcing a ₹15,000 crore buyback. Revenue rose 8% YoY, but the core IT services business remained sluggish with minimal growth, reflecting weak demand. Margins also edged lower, signaling ongoing cost pressures, even as profit improved […]
HDFC Life Insurance shares tank 4% Q4 results. What are Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs saying?
HDFC Life Insurance share price declined 4% after announcing plans to raise Rs 1,000 crore from HDFC Bank via preferential issue, alongside March quarter earnings growth. Profit rose 4% YoY, while premiums grew 9%. Brokerages remain mixed, with target prices ranging from Rs 725 to Rs 745 amid growth concerns.
Oil Price Today (April 17): Crude oil prices fall on Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, Iran war peace talks. Is the worst over?
Oil prices dipped as Middle East tensions eased with a Lebanon-Israel ceasefire and potential US-Iran talks. President Trump indicated a deal with Iran was close, following a 10-day truce that removes a key obstacle to negotiations. Experts anticipate continued volatility but expect prices to remain supported.
Gloabl Markets: Asian stocks dip as traders await ceasefire news
Asian stocks declined as investors reduced holdings ahead of the weekend, awaiting progress on extending the US-Iran ceasefire. This follows a global equity rally driven by expectations of prolonged peace, which pushed markets to record highs. Crude oil prices slipped as President Trump expressed optimism about a permanent truce, while gold edged higher.
Arohan Financial plans to file for IPO within a month
Microfinance firm Arohan Financial Services is preparing to file for a ₹1,400-crore IPO within a month, aiming for a ₹600 crore primary issue and ₹800 crore offer for sale. This move follows a recovery in the microfinance sector after significant asset quality stress over the past two years.