Stock Market Today: All You Need To Know Before Going Into Trade On April 22
INDIA MARKET | Wed, 22 Apr 2026, 6:47AM IST
All you need to know going into trade on Wednesday.
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INDIA MARKET | Wed, 22 Apr 2026, 6:47AM IST
The GIFT Nifty, an early indicator of Nifty 50's performance, rose 0.4% to24,444.50. That compared with Tuesday's index close of 24,576.
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Brent Crude Holds Near $98 As Trump Maintains Truce, But Keeps Hormuz Blockade
INDIA MARKET | Wed, 22 Apr 2026, 6:44AM IST
Brent crude for June settlement slipped 0.2% to $98.32 a barrel, while WTI for June delivery eased 0.3% to $89.36, after both benchmarks surged nearly 9% over the previous sessions.
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Oil prices turn lower as investors assess outlook for US-Iran peace talks
INDIA MARKET | Wed, 22 Apr 2026, 6:41AM IST
Brent crude futures were down 21 cents, or 0.2%, at $98.27 a barrel at 0039 GMT, after touching $99.38 earlier in the session. West Texas Intermediate futures fell 28 cents, or 0.3%, to $89.39, after climbing as high as $90.71.
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Dollar at week high as markets raise doubts over Iran ceasefire
INDIA MARKET | Wed, 22 Apr 2026, 6:38AM IST
On the policy front, Federal Reserve nominee Kevin Warsh's comments at a Senate confirmation hearing were interpreted as slightly hawkish, while strong retail sales data provided an upbeat view on the strength of the American economy.
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Global Market Today: Asian stocks gain, dollar wobbles as Trump extends Iran ceasefire
INDIA MARKET | Wed, 22 Apr 2026, 6:34AM IST
U.S. stock futures rose and the dollar wavered after President Trump announced an indefinite extension of the Iran ceasefire, buoying market sentiment. Despite the Strait of Hormuz remaining closed, oil prices held onto recent gains. Markets took the news in stride, with risk momentum intact as global markets rebound to pre-war levels.
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Stocks in news: SBI Life, Trent, Tata Investment, HCL Tech, Suzlon Energy
INDIA MARKET | Wed, 22 Apr 2026, 6:27AM IST
In today's trade, shares of SBI Life, Trent, Tata Investment, HCL Tech, Suzlon Energy among others will be in focus due to various news developments.
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It's not just war that brought rupee down, it needs better support
INDIA MARKET | Wed, 22 Apr 2026, 6:24AM IST
The West Asia conflict has accelerated INR depreciation, necessitating a rethink of India's economic fundamentals. Short-term measures include raising domestic interest rates and equalizing onshore tax regulations for asset classes. Longer-term, building world-class universities, encouraging local tourism, and potentially redesigning the INR symbol are proposed to foster resilience and economic growth.
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NSE IPO back on track as Sebi panel clears Rs 1,800 crore settlement proposal
INDIA MARKET | Wed, 22 Apr 2026, 6:16AM IST
The four-member expert committee on settlement orders is chaired by Jai Narayan Patel, former chief justice of the Calcutta High Court. The other members are N Venkatram, country chair of Canadian pension fund CDPQ; SK Mohanty, former Sebi member; and Sarit Jafa, former deputy comptroller and auditor general.
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From Corpus to Cash Flow: Picking the right mutual fund withdrawal strategy
INDIA MUTUAL FUNDS | Wed, 22 Apr 2026, 6:07AM IST
Financial planners say there are two broad approaches. One is valuation-based, where investors redeem or book profits when markets appear expensive and then use or redeploy the proceeds. The other is to set up a systematic withdrawal plan (SWP), which allows investors to withdraw a fixed amount at regular intervals, typically on a pre-defined date each month. To meet this payout, the fund house redeems the required number of units based on the prevailing NAV, while the remaining corpus continues to stay invested.
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Tim Cook put down the roots in India Apple was bullish on
INDIA BUSINESS | Wed, 22 Apr 2026, 6:03AM IST
As Apples CEO during a time of dramatic smartphone growth in India,he leaves successors a market he knew wouldnt flourish in his time, and paves way for future generations of leadership
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Muted Q4, weak forecast cast a shadow on HCLTech
INDIA MARKET | Wed, 22 Apr 2026, 6:02AM IST
HCLTech's revenue growth guidance for FY27 is significantly lower than the actual FY26 growth, implying the effect of growing dependence of clients on operating efficiencies driven by ever rising capabilities of the artificial intelligence (AI) models and agents. HCLTech estimates a deflation or reduction of 2-3% in revenue from traditional IT services (non-AI based) per annum driven by the AI disruption.
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Stocks To Watch: HCL Tech, Tata Elxsi, Tech Mahindra, Trent, SBI Life Insurance And Aurobindo Pharma
INDIA MARKET | Wed, 22 Apr 2026, 6:00AM IST
Here's a look at stocks that are likely to be in focus during the trading session on Wednesday.
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Diet coke runs dry in Indian cities as Iran war triggers aluminium can shortage
INDIA BUSINESS | Wed, 22 Apr 2026, 6:00AM IST
Diet Coke is disappearing from shelves across major Indian cities. A global shortage of aluminium beverage cans, exacerbated by the Iran war, is hitting supplies. This impacts not only Diet Coke but also beer and other drinks. Companies are facing higher costs importing cans. Retailers report acute stock-outs. This comes as summer demand for cold drinks surges.
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DSP MF sees attractive entry point in large private banks
INDIA MARKET | Wed, 22 Apr 2026, 5:49AM IST
Without pencilling in any re-rating, large private banks present an attractive opportunity for investors today, said DSP in a note. More price decline will make them more attractive.
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Rupee falls 36 paise after RBI rolls back some forex curbs
INDIA CURRENCY | Wed, 22 Apr 2026, 5:43AM IST
The currency had closed Monday at 93.13/$. The rollback came after markets ended trading Monday. Bank treasury heads said they remain cautious and are holding back from offering non-deliverable forward (NDF) contracts to corporates, as RBI is likely monitoring such trades. The dollar-rupee forward premiums rose, increasing hedging costs, with the 1-year forward yield up 10 basis points at 3.10%.
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As FPIs continue to sell, outflows likely to rise before inflows revive
INDIA MARKET | Wed, 22 Apr 2026, 5:40AM IST
"The financial services sector has the biggest weight on benchmark Nifty; so when there is broad-based selling, banking and financial services' share in foreign selling tends to be higher," said U R Bhat, co-founder & director, Alphaniti.
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Fairfax likely to buy 10% more in IIFL Capital via preferential allotment
INDIA MARKET | Wed, 22 Apr 2026, 5:35AM IST
Fairfax Financial Holdings plans to boost its stake in IIFL Capital Services. The deal is valued at approximately 1,000 crore. This move will see Fairfax's holding increase by about 10%. The transaction is expected to trigger an open offer under Indian regulations. Prem Watsa's firm is doubling down on its investment after thorough due diligence.
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Devin Nunes Departs Trump Media After 4 Years as C.E.O.
GLOBAL NEWS | Wed, 22 Apr 2026, 5:31AM IST
The former congressman said it was an appropriate time for a leadership change at Truth Socials parent company, whose share price has floundered.
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D-Street bounces as traders cover short bets ahead of peace talks
INDIA MARKET | Wed, 22 Apr 2026, 5:31AM IST
Indian markets saw significant gains on Tuesday, with the Nifty and Sensex rising over 0.9% and 1% respectively. This surge was driven by traders cutting bearish bets ahead of US-Iran peace talks and a moderation in foreign institutional selling. Technical indicators suggest a bullish outlook, with the Nifty potentially moving towards 24,800-25,000.
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SpaceX Strikes Deal With Cursor for $60 Billion
GLOBAL NEWS | Wed, 22 Apr 2026, 4:08AM IST
The potential acquisition comes as Elon Musks rocket and satellite maker, which has been emphasizing artificial intelligence, is preparing to go public.
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SpaceX Said to Agree to Buy Cursor for More Than $50 Billion
GLOBAL NEWS | Wed, 22 Apr 2026, 3:47AM IST
The agreement comes as Elon Musks rocket and satellite maker, which has been emphasizing artificial intelligence, is preparing to go public.
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Gates Foundation Is Conducting an External Review of Its Epstein Ties
GLOBAL NEWS | Wed, 22 Apr 2026, 3:19AM IST
The action comes after the release of the Epstein files, in which Bill Gates and some former advisers figure prominently.
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SBI seeks review of SC verdict that 'spectrum' does not count as an asset in IBC proceedings
INDIA BUSINESS | Wed, 22 Apr 2026, 2:00AM IST
The court had held that the mere grant of spectrum under a licence did not mean a complete transfer of a finite natural resource from the Union government to a TSP
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Sebi-appointed panel recommends NSE pay $193 million to settle cases, sources say
INDIA MARKET | Wed, 22 Apr 2026, 1:52AM IST
As India's largest bourse, the NSE is also the country's largest unlisted company, with 190,000 investors.
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US markets fall as Middle East concerns offset earnings optimism
INDIA NEWS | Wed, 22 Apr 2026, 1:32AM IST
U.S. stocks closed lower on Tuesday, with early gains evaporating as renewed concerns about the Middle East war outweighed initial optimism over a round of solid corporate earnings. Iran could attend talks with the United States in Pakistan if Washington abandons its policy of pressure and threats, a senior Iranian official told Reuters, adding that Tehran rejects negotiations aimed at surrender. Equities extended declines late in the session after reports that U.S. Vice President JD Vance had called off his trip to Pakistan for peace talks. Stocks have rallied in recent weeks on the belief that a peace deal could be on the horizon. "There's two things going on - what is the resolution going to be or the path going to be for Iran, but in the meantime if that wasn't there, you've got really good expectations for earnings coming in and the companies are pretty much reporting that way, and the economy is doing fine," said Thomas Martin, senior portfolio manager at GLOBALT Investments in Atlanta. "The wild card is indeed what happens with Iran, and nobody knows, and it's baffling to me to think that people think that it's going to be OK."The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 292.96 points, or 0.59%, to 49,149.60, the S&P 500 declined 45.09 points, or 0.63%, to 7,064.05, and the Nasdaq Composite dropped 144.43 points, or 0.59%, to 24,259.96. Earlier economic data from the Commerce Department showed U.S. retail sales increased more than expected in March as the war with Iran boosted gasoline prices and led to a record surge in receipts at service stations. Retail sales jumped 1.7% last month, the largest rise since March 2025, after an upwardly revised 0.7% gain in February and above the 1.4% estimate of economists polled by Reuters. EARNINGS, AI REASSURE INVESTORS Optimism around AI and upbeat earnings have cheered investors, with first-quarter growth expectations of around 14%, according to LSEG data. J.P. Morgan raised its year-end target for the S&P 500, citing AI and tech-driven earnings, while Amazon said on Monday it will invest up to $25 billion in Anthropic, signaling megacap companies are still willing to spend massively on the AI technology. The S&P 500 energy index rose as the best-performing among the major S&P sectors due to another jump in crude prices on Middle East tensions. UnitedHealth jumped after the healthcare conglomerate raised its annual profit forecast and beat Wall Street expectations for the first quarter, and was the biggest boost to the Dow. Apple shares also garnered attention, losing ground after the company said CEO Tim Cook would hand over the reins to longtime hardware boss John Ternus. WARSH HEARING Investors were also digesting comments from Kevin Warsh, Trump's nominee to lead the Federal Reserve, whose confirmation hearing wrapped up in the Senate on Tuesday. Warsh said he had made no promises to President Donald Trump about cutting interest rates, as he tried to assure U.S. senators mulling his confirmation to lead the U.S. central bank that he would act independently of the White House while pursuing broad reforms. Republican Senator Thom Tillis has promised to block Warsh's confirmation until the Department of Justice ends an investigation into current Fed Chair Jerome Powell that Tillis says threatens the central bank's independence. The impasse could impact monetary policy, especially as Trump has vowed to fire Powell if he does not leave when his term ends in May.
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US stocks today: US markets plunge as Middle East concerns offset earnings optimism
INDIA MARKET | Wed, 22 Apr 2026, 1:32AM IST
US markets saw a dip as American stocks fell. Early gains vanished due to renewed worries about the Middle East conflict. This overshadowed positive corporate earnings and strong retail sales figures. Investors are closely watching developments in Iran. The market sentiment remains cautious amid geopolitical uncertainties.
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US stocks today: US markets fall as Middle East concerns offset earnings optimism
INDIA MARKET | Wed, 22 Apr 2026, 1:32AM IST
US markets saw a dip as American stocks fell. Early gains vanished due to renewed worries about the Middle East conflict. This overshadowed positive corporate earnings and strong retail sales figures. Investors are closely watching developments in Iran. The market sentiment remains cautious amid geopolitical uncertainties.
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Labor Secretarys Departure Gives Trump an Opening to Focus on His Agenda
GLOBAL NEWS | Wed, 22 Apr 2026, 1:23AM IST
President Trumps second-term goals to foster apprenticeships and manufacturing work rely on a Labor Department that has been distracted by internal turmoil.
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Asian Paints bets high on sustainability
INDIA NEWS | Wed, 22 Apr 2026, 1:14AM IST
Mumbai: Asian Paints sees sustainability as more than just a number-it is survival for the market leader of paints in India.With the belief that a failure of its ecosystem could be a failure of the business itself, the company has integrated sustainability in its daily operations across energy, water, waste and products.In its over eight decades of operations, the company has put in efforts across several aspects-training, water, consumption of electricity, emission of greenhouse gases and usage of recycled plastic.Also read: Quick-commerce, Nescafe coffee push and Ad spends: Inside Nestle India's growth playThe company is the winner of the Conscious Corporate category at the Economic Times Awards for Corporate Excellence, 2025."What sets a conscious organisation apart is not what it achieves once, but what it improves every year," chief executive Amit Syngle told ET. "Asian Paints' eight-decade journey stands as a testament to how sustained corporate responsibility can go hand-in-hand with business success," he said.Over the last decade, the company has trained more than 2 million people through its Beautiful Homes Academy. More than 950,000 people, including painters, carpenters, plumbers and contractors, were trained across 1,441 towns in fiscal 2025 alone.The company is a champion of water stewardship, having reduced its non-process water intensity by more than 52% in fiscal 2025 compared with the FY14 baseline. It plans to further reduce this by up to 75% by 2030.Through its 'Watermark' initiative launched in 2023, the company is uniting all its water-related interventions under one platform, addressing issues around water availability, accessibility, quality and land degradation.The company has achieved 478% water replenishment against annual freshwater consumption at its decorative paint manufacturing plants in fiscal 2025, which it plans to increase to 600% by 2030."For us, progress has always been cumulative, and operational excellence continues to be inseparable from corporate responsibility," Syngle said.The company spent 109.3 crore on corporate social responsibility activities in fiscal 2025.It plans for 100% of the energy usage across factories to come from renewable energy by 2030, and was at 57.6% in fiscal 2025. Consequently, it sees a reduction of 120,000 tonnes of carbon-dioxide-equivalent emissions compared with fiscal 2023.
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For Asian Paints, green is not just a colour, but a worthful way of life
INDIA BUSINESS | Wed, 22 Apr 2026, 1:14AM IST
Asian Paints is embedding sustainability into core operations, linking it to long-term business survival. The firm, honoured at the Economic Times Awards for Corporate Excellence 2025, highlighted progress in water conservation, renewable energy adoption and large-scale skill training, alongside plans to further cut emissions and resource use.
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Energy security should drive adoption of renewables now: Hero Future Energies chief Munjal
INDIA BUSINESS | Wed, 22 Apr 2026, 1:12AM IST
Rahul Munjal of Hero Future Energies said India must shift its renewable energy narrative from climate goals to energy security amid oil supply disruptions. He stressed scaling from gigawatts to terawatts, highlighting green hydrogen, solar, and wind as key to reducing crude oil dependence.
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Govt's ammonia rule to hurt pharma cos as directive restricts sale of surplus to fertiliser firms
INDIA BUSINESS | Wed, 22 Apr 2026, 1:10AM IST
Indias pharmaceutical industry faces a potential raw material crunch after the government restricted surplus ammonia supply to fertiliser use. Drugmakers warn the move could disrupt API production, cause medicine shortages and impact exports, as ammonia is a critical input and alternative sourcing options remain limited.
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Trump Seeks Suitors for Spirit Airlines While Dismissing Another Merger
GLOBAL NEWS | Wed, 22 Apr 2026, 1:06AM IST
As he rejected the idea of a merger of United Airlines and American Airlines, President Trump said someone, including possibly the federal government, should buy or help Spirit.
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Amara Raja plans to begin bulk production of EV cells in 2027
INDIA BUSINESS | Wed, 22 Apr 2026, 1:02AM IST
India is building a lithium-ion cell manufacturing ecosystem. EV makers should anticipate a price premium on locally produced cells in the near future. Companies like Amara Raja and Tata Group's Agratas are investing heavily. Bulk production is expected to commence around 2027. This development aims to support the growing electric vehicle and energy storage sectors.
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Kevin Warsh, Trumps Fed Chair Pick, Faces Skepticism Over Claim of Independence
GLOBAL NEWS | Wed, 22 Apr 2026, 12:58AM IST
Kevin Warshs nomination to lead the Federal Reserve could still be delayed by a Justice Department investigation into the current chair, Jerome H. Powell.
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Life insurers log 16% premium growth in FY26 on GST relief, shift to high-margin products
INDIA BUSINESS | Wed, 22 Apr 2026, 12:55AM IST
Indias life insurance industry recorded a 16% rise in new business premiums to 4.59 lakh crore in FY26, driven by GST exemption benefits, stronger demand for regular premium policies, and a strategic shift towards higher-margin protection and long-term savings products.
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Life insurers log 16% premium growth in FY26
INDIA NEWS | Wed, 22 Apr 2026, 12:55AM IST
Mumbai: The life insurance industry reported a 16% increase in total new business premium income in FY26, aided by growth in regular premium products after the GST exemption announced in September 2025.A favourable base effect further boosted the growth metric.The industry reported total premium collection of 4.59 lakh crore during FY26, up from 3.97 lakh crore in FY25, when growth had been relatively modest at around 6%.The rebound was supported by steady expansion across both private insurers and the state-owned Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC).130426711 Private sector insurers led the growth with a 16.75% rise in premiums, while LIC reported a 14.91% increase. Growth in the individual non-single or regular premium segment at the industry level was at 12.3%. However, LIC lagged peers in this category, posting a slower 4.54% increase. The uptick in premium collections was driven by a shift in product mix and improved profitability metrics. Growth in sales was supported by a higher retail protection mix, along with insurers focusing on product-level profitability through larger sum assured, longer policy tenures and increased rider attachments. Insurers, including LIC, have also been focusing on higher-margin traditional savings and protection products to drive value over volume.The government's decision to exempt the 18% goods and services tax (GST) on individual life and health insurance premiums from September 2025 lowered costs for policyholders, improving affordability and supporting higher sum assured as well as increased demand for long-term policies.Among listed private players, performance remained mixed. SBI Life Insurance and Axis Max Life Insurance recorded near 20% growth in premium income, at 19.6% and 19.12% respectively. In contrast, HDFC Life Insurance reported an 8.54% rise in overall new business premium, while ICICI Prudential Life Insurance saw a 9.86% increase, relatively slower growth among some large private insurers.
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SBI seeks Supreme Court review of spectrum ruling in Aircel case, warns of banking and IBC risks
INDIA BUSINESS | Wed, 22 Apr 2026, 12:51AM IST
SBI has moved the Supreme Court seeking review of its February 13 ruling that barred telecom spectrum from being treated as an asset under insolvency proceedings. Acting for Aircel lenders, the bank warned of major risks to banking and infrastructure finance. The verdict has stalled Aircel and Reliance Communications resolution cases.
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Suzlon Energy re-enters Europe with Blue Sky turbines, eyes 20 GW repowering opportunity
INDIA BUSINESS | Wed, 22 Apr 2026, 12:46AM IST
Suzlon Energy is re-entering the European market with its new "Blue Sky" turbine platform, featuring 5 MW and 6.3 MW models to cater to diverse wind conditions. The company aims to capitalize on the region's 17-20 GW repowering opportunities by offering cost-effective retrofit solutions. This move is part of Suzlon's broader strategy to become an integrated renewable energy solutions provider.
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