Markets After The Noise | Tamanna's Take
INDIA MARKET | Sat, 18 Apr 2026, 10:00AM IST
Mentally, investors have already priced in the idea that the Iran war is over or at least contained.
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Pune Airport Runway Temporarily Unavailable Due To Incident Involving IAF; IndiGo Issues Advisory
INDIA MARKET | Sat, 18 Apr 2026, 8:23AM IST
Pune runway is temporarily unavailable due to an incident involving an IAF aircraft.
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Federal Court Temporarily Freezes Nexstars Merger With Tegna
GLOBAL NEWS | Sat, 18 Apr 2026, 8:21AM IST
The judge said the two television companies could not combine operations while an antitrust lawsuit proceeded. Nexstar said its deal was already done.
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Meta To Lay Off 10% Of Workforce In May, More Cuts To Follow Later: Report
INDIA MARKET | Sat, 18 Apr 2026, 8:15AM IST
The initial round is likely to cut about 10% of its global workforce or about 8,000 employees, the report said.
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Gold price falls 10 to 1,54,190; silver down 100, trading at 2,64,900
INDIA MARKET | Sat, 18 Apr 2026, 8:09AM IST
The price of 22-carat gold decreased by 10, with ten grams of the yellow metal selling at 1,41,340
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Cement demand to be healthy in Q1FY27E; Likely to hit profitability despite price hikes: Nuvama
INDIA BUSINESS | Sat, 18 Apr 2026, 8:05AM IST
Indian cement demand is set for a strong start in the first quarter of FY27. Government infrastructure spending is driving growth. However, rising fuel and packaging costs are a concern. Cement companies are increasing prices to offset these expenses. The sector's performance will depend on the balance between cement prices and production costs.
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Cement demand to be healthy in Q1FY27
INDIA NEWS | Sat, 18 Apr 2026, 8:05AM IST
The Indian cement industry is set for a period of healthy demand in the first quarter of FY27, even though rising input costs threaten to weigh on overall profitability. "We expect demand to be healthy in Q1FY27E. We are neutral on the cement space in view of a likely hit to profitability despite cement price hikes," according to a sector update report by Nuvama Institutional Equities. Despite a series of price hikes initiated in early April across various regions, the report maintained a cautious outlook on the sector's financial margins. The industry currently navigates a complex landscape where robust government infrastructure spending offsets a significant slowdown in the residential real estate market.Also read: Cement makers set to see sharp Q-o-Q growth in profits The report noted that the overall government capital expenditure, which includes central, state, and CPSE investments, surged approximately 26 per cent year-on-year to nearly Rs 2.3 trillion in February 2026 alone. This momentum followed a more subdued performance in the previous fiscal year, with central government spending catapulting 60 per cent in February after consecutive declines in preceding months. For the period between April 2025 and February 2026, total government capex reached Rs 22 trillion, representing a 9 per cent increase over the previous year. "Central government capex is up 14.5% YoY in 11mFY26 (11% YoY in FY25). Central government capex catapulted 60% YoY in Feb-26 after having declined 25% YoY each in Dec-25 and Jan-26. With the capex trajectory gaining momentum in Feb-26, higher capex allocations in the FY27E budget has raised hopes that FY27 demand will be better than in FY26," the Nuvama report noted. However, the housing segment presented a stark contrast to the infrastructure push. Pan-India real estate launch volumes plunged 28 per cent during the January-February 2026 period. This continued a downward trend as launch volumes fell by 4 per cent in 2024 and 7 per cent in 2025. Additionally, Nuvama's channel checks suggested that cement demand remained sluggish through March 2026 as unseasonal rains and labour shortages during the Holi festival impacted construction activity.Also read: UltraTech crosses 200 million tonne capacity in India "Cement price hikes were witnessed in early Apr-26 across regions and dealers expect these to sustain given rising power/fuel and packaging costs," the report stated. The pressure on margins stems largely from a significant spike in fuel prices. Petcoke prices climbed to USD 153 per tonne, marking an increase of approximately USD 41 per tonne since the third quarter of the 2026 fiscal year. The impact of these rising costs is expected to surface in company balance sheets starting from the second half of the current quarter. While the industry saw a 9.3 per cent year-on-year increase in volumes in February 2026, reaching 44.9 million tonnes, the focus remains on whether price adjustments can outpace the rising cost of production. "We remain neutral on the cement space and believe stock prices will be determined by the trajectory of cement and petcoke prices going ahead," the report stated.
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RCB vs DC IPL 2026 Preview: Check Likely XI, Weather, Players To Watch, H2H, Live Streaming Details
INDIA MARKET | Sat, 18 Apr 2026, 8:00AM IST
Led by Rajat Patidar and powered by Virat Kohlis stellar batting, RCB enter this clash as the favourites, while Axar Patels DC aim to bounce back from an inconsistent start and keep their campaign on track.
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US extends waiver allowing India, others to buy Russian oil till May 16
INDIA NEWS | Sat, 18 Apr 2026, 7:59AM IST
The waiver comes despite earlier US reluctance, as war-linked supply disruptions and Strait of Hormuz curbs push oil prices higher and test Western efforts to restrict Russia's revenues
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INDIA MARKET | Sat, 18 Apr 2026, 7:58AM IST
Major US stock indices, including the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, closed at record highs Friday, fueled by optimism over Iran's decision to open the Strait of Hormuz and potential peace talks with the US. This development eased inflation concerns as oil prices plummeted, boosting consumer discretionary and industrial sectors while energy stocks slid.
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Social media outlets told to take down fake NSE accounts
INDIA MARKET | Sat, 18 Apr 2026, 7:57AM IST
The Bombay High Court has ordered social media platforms and domain registrars to remove fake accounts and websites impersonating the National Stock Exchange (NSE). The court granted interim relief to NSE, directing platforms like X and Google-owned YouTube to take down infringing content. This action aims to protect unsuspecting investors from fraudulent stock market guidance.
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Bullish momentum continues, but analysts warn of near-term resistance
INDIA MARKET | Sat, 18 Apr 2026, 7:49AM IST
Indian stock markets rallied for a second week, driven by hopes of peace in West Asia and a strengthening rupee. Easing geopolitical tensions and falling oil prices boosted investor confidence, leading to gains across major indices. While the market shows positive momentum, analysts caution about potential resistance and short-term pullbacks.
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Jio Financial Q4 net profit falls 14% as expenses spike to Rs 692 crore
INDIA MARKET | Sat, 18 Apr 2026, 7:37AM IST
Jio Financial Services saw a nearly 14% drop in March quarter net profit to 272 crore, despite a significant rise in total income. However, its lending arm, Jio Credit, reported a three-fold profit surge to 70 crore, with assets under management growing 156%. Jio Payments Bank also experienced substantial growth, with income up 11x and deposits reaching 544 crore.
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Even a Rs 15,000-crore buyback fails to cheer Wipro investors
INDIA MARKET | Sat, 18 Apr 2026, 7:32AM IST
Wipro's stock fell on Friday after its March-quarter earnings missed expectations, with a 15,000 crore buyback failing to boost sentiment. The IT major reported a 2% decline in consolidated net profit, and brokerages expressed caution due to weaker-than-expected performance and revenue headwinds. Analysts noted continued underperformance compared to peers, despite attractive valuations.
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INDIA MARKET | Sat, 18 Apr 2026, 7:30AM IST
As per Bloomberg estimates, HDFC Bank could announce a final dividend of about Rs 8 per share for FY26 while ICICI Bank's expected dividend amount is Rs 11.7 per share.
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MSME Loans To Face Higher Stress From Middle East Conflict: Crisil
INDIA MARKET | Sat, 18 Apr 2026, 7:25AM IST
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Nifty 'maturity' sets stage for a bull market: ICICI Direct
INDIA MARKET | Sat, 18 Apr 2026, 7:24AM IST
The Nifty has reached a significant point of maturity. This suggests a strong bottom is in place. Analysts believe this sets the stage for the next phase of a bull market. The Nifty target has been revised upwards. Historically, major corrections have bottomed out and led to substantial rallies.
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ICICI Direct view Nifty 'maturity' sets stage for a bull market
INDIA MARKET | Sat, 18 Apr 2026, 7:24AM IST
The Nifty has reached a significant point of maturity. This suggests a strong bottom is in place. Analysts believe this sets the stage for the next phase of a bull market. The Nifty target has been revised upwards. Historically, major corrections have bottomed out and led to substantial rallies.
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INDIA NEWS | Sat, 18 Apr 2026, 7:08AM IST
Several liquefied natural gas tankers appear to be nearing the Strait of Hormuz, raising hopes that flows of the super-chilled fuel through the waterway may resume after Iran said the strait was open.Two empty tankers, the Al Hamra and Mraweh, paused around the Fujairah anchorage area east of the strait, according to ship-tracking data compiled by Bloomberg. If the vessels both owned by Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. proceed into the Persian Gulf, it would mark the first transit for an LNG ship through the eastern side of Hormuz since the war began.You may follow our live coverage of the West Asia war hereAt least three other tankers loaded with Qatari LNG within the Persian Gulf have moved toward Hormuz in the last several hours, the ship data show. No loaded LNG shipment has exited the Gulf since the US and Israel began strikes on Iran in late February. The effective closure of the waterway has choked off about a fifth of global LNG supplies, sending prices higher and causing shortages across emerging Asian markets. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Friday that Hormuz is completely open to commercial shipping for the duration of a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon. LNG tankers often change course, and it isnt clear if the vessels that appear to be heading to the strait will actually continue their journeys through the waterway. LNG ships have aborted attempts to pass through Hormuz over the last month .Ships can move on the coordinated route as already announced by Iranian authorities, according to Tehran, while US President Donald Trump said Americas naval blockade of Hormuz will remain in full force. However, Iranian media later reported that ships and cargoes linked to hostile countries would not be allowed through, that any transits must be arranged with its authorities and that it would close the strait if the US blockade of its own shipping continues.Also read: US extends waiver allowing India and other countries to buy Russian oilThere are 15 laden LNG vessels in the Gulf that could attempt to cross Hormuz in the coming days, according to ship tracker Kpler, but much will depend on how insurance companies respond to the recent headlines.First, cargoes will likely be delivered to Asian buyers, particularly in parts of South Asia, where we have seen spot buying activity in recent weeks, said Ronald Pinto, principal gas and LNG analyst at Kpler. Theres also a big question over when Qatar will restart production at its LNG plant, the biggest in the world, which was shut down last month with about 17% of capacity damaged by Iranian attacks. If and when QatarEnergy indicate they are restarting even just a few of their LNG trains at Ras Laffan then we might see an even greater downward movement in gas prices, said Tom Marzec-Manser, Europe gas and LNG director at consultants Wood Mackenzie Ltd.
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LNG ships move toward Hormuz after Iran says Strait is open
INDIA BUSINESS | Sat, 18 Apr 2026, 7:08AM IST
Liquefied natural gas tankers are approaching the Strait of Hormuz, potentially resuming vital fuel flows after Iran declared the strait open. This follows a period of effective closure that impacted global LNG supplies and prices. The situation remains uncertain as conflicting statements from Iran and the US persist, with insurance responses also a key factor.
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Oil settles down 9% as Iran declares Strait of Hormuz open; Brent at $90.38
INDIA MARKET | Sat, 18 Apr 2026, 7:02AM IST
US West Texas Intermediate crude futures settled down $10.48, or 11.45 per cent, at $83.85 a barrel, after touching a low of $80.56
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Irdai keeps FY27 cession rate at 4%, backs GIC Re role
INDIA MARKET | Sat, 18 Apr 2026, 6:59AM IST
Irdai has maintained the mandatory 4% cession rate for FY27, directing general insurers to place this share with GIC Re. This decision aims to solidify GIC Re's position in India's reinsurance market, despite the entry of new domestic players like Jio-Allianz Re and Valueattics Re, who are poised to challenge its dominance.
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Sebi clears IPOs of Avaada, Grand Housing & 2 others
INDIA MARKET | Sat, 18 Apr 2026, 6:55AM IST
The Securities and Exchange Board of India has approved IPOs for four companies, including Avaada Electro, Brookfield-backed Avaada Group's solar PV manufacturing arm. Chennai-based Grand Housing will launch an entirely offer-for-sale IPO by its promoter. Sebi provided observations for Avaada Electro's confidential DRHP filed in October 2025.
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US extends waiver allowing India and other countries to buy Russian oil
INDIA BUSINESS | Sat, 18 Apr 2026, 6:07AM IST
The Donald Trump administration has issued a short-term waiver allowing countries to continue buying sanctioned Russian oil loaded on ships until May 16, aiming to stabilise global energy prices amid the US-Israeli war on Iran.
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US extends waiver allowing countries to buy Russian oil
INDIA BUSINESS | Sat, 18 Apr 2026, 6:07AM IST
The Donald Trump administration has issued a short-term waiver allowing countries to continue buying sanctioned Russian oil loaded on ships until May 16, aiming to stabilise global energy prices amid the US-Israeli war on Iran.
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Earning Estimates: HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank To Post Q4 Results Today What To Expect
INDIA MARKET | Sat, 18 Apr 2026, 6:00AM IST
HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank will be declaring their Q4 results on Saturday, April 18.
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Coming soon: Price hike round 3 in four months for durables
INDIA BUSINESS | Sat, 18 Apr 2026, 6:00AM IST
Consumers face another price hike on electronics like ACs, TVs, and smartphones by end April. This marks the third increase in four months. Rising costs of plastics and memory chips are forcing brands to raise prices. Daily essentials like soaps and detergents are also becoming costlier. This trend impacts consumer demand significantly.
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INDIA BUSINESS | Sat, 18 Apr 2026, 5:30AM IST
India's medical tourism is facing challenges. Arrivals have dropped significantly below pre-Covid levels. Geopolitical tensions and visa delays are impacting the sector. Competition from other Asian nations is also a factor. Industry leaders suggest focusing on high-tech, reliable healthcare delivery to attract international patients. Improvements in ties with Bangladesh could help reverse the trend.
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Adani bags top spot in richest Asians club
INDIA MARKET | Sat, 18 Apr 2026, 5:30AM IST
Gautam Adani has officially claimed the title of Asia's wealthiest individual, overtaking Mukesh Ambani with a net worth of $92.6 billion as of April 16. The surge in Adani Group stock prices has fueled this remarkable comeback after earlier hardships. Adani now proudly ranks 19th on the prestigious Bloomberg Billionaire Index, highlighting a significant turnaround in his financial standing.
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Starlink unable to get signal for India liftoff; faces FDI hurdles amid security concerns
INDIA BUSINESS | Sat, 18 Apr 2026, 5:30AM IST
Starlink's plan for satellite services in India is stalled. The government is reviewing Elon Musk's company's investment proposal carefully. National security concerns are a major hurdle. Geopolitical events have heightened these worries. The company awaits crucial security clearance. Officials will discuss the proposal soon. India prioritizes national security in satellite communications.
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RBIs oil forex window set to fuel rupee recovery
INDIA CURRENCY | Sat, 18 Apr 2026, 5:00AM IST
The Reserve Bank of India has opened a special foreign exchange window to supply dollars to state-run refiners, easing pressure on the rupee. This move, likely routed through state-run lenders, aims to reduce the significant daily dollar demand from oil companies. Analysts expect this intervention to lead to rupee appreciation.
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American Airlines Says It Wont Merge With United
GLOBAL NEWS | Sat, 18 Apr 2026, 4:46AM IST
American issued the statement after news reports that United Airlines chief executive had discussed the idea with the Trump administration.
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Mississippi Liquor Stores Run Dry Amid State Distribution Delays
GLOBAL NEWS | Sat, 18 Apr 2026, 3:17AM IST
The state liquor agency has been struggling to make timely deliveries to restaurants, bars and liquor stores since it got rid of outdated conveyor belts at a warehouse in January.
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Sazerac Prepares $15 Billion Cash Offer for Maker of Jack Daniels
GLOBAL NEWS | Sat, 18 Apr 2026, 3:00AM IST
The Kentucky spirits companys bid for Brown-Forman comes as the industry is being buffeted by a decline in alcohol consumption.
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