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Sensex today | Stock Market Live Updates: Weak opening seen on markets ahead of holiday
Sensex, Nifty Live Updates on Apr 30: Domestic markets are likely to open on flat-to-negative on Thursday amid mixed global cues. As US Federal Reserve sending hawking tones while retaining the interest rates, analysts expect market to remain volatile
Starworth, Indian Hume Pipe win contracts; Brigade partners Bain Capital for Bengaluru project; Gufic invests in immunotherapy firm
SIP + lump sum: A roadmap to 10 crore in 25 years
With 25,000 monthly SIPs and 1012 lakh to deploy, heres a structured asset allocation plan to target a 1015 crore corpus over 25 years while managing volatility and risk
Kissht IPO: OnEMI raises 278 crore from anchor investors ahead of issue
The anchor round saw participation from leading domestic mutual funds and global institutions, with shares allotted at the upper price band of 171.
SEBI operationalises PaRRVA to verify performance claims of market intermediaries
After a pilot phase, full-scale operations will begin on May 4, 2026
Brave new world: Why global investment strategy matters more than ever
Mint Horizons comes to Gurgaon in May offering insights into overseas investing. Experts will discuss the impact of geopolitics, and diversification strategies.
Dhan facilitates retail investors gold, silver purchases via MCX
On expiry of derivatives contract, investors can trigger for gold delivery and it will be delivered to the buyers address
Investment in gold surpasses jewellery demand for first time in India
Consumers deferred their jewellery purchases due to volatile prices and opted instead to invest in instruments such as gold exchange traded funds
Social Security payment on April 29: Is there a check coming today?
Social Security payments are made on the second, third, and fourth Wednesdays of each month. In April 2026, payments were issued on the 8th, 15th, and 22nd, with no payments on the 29th. Next payments are on May 13, 20, and 27.
8th Pay Commission: Last date to submit stakeholders' suggestions extended; check details
The deadline for submitting the 8th CPC memorandum has been extended, as the government gives stakeholders extra time until 31 May 2026 to share suggestions on pay, pension and service conditions.
Money tips for May: 5 simple hacks to boost your credit score
You can boost your credit score with simple habits that build financial strength. Paying on time, keeping utilisation low, and regularly monitoring your credit profile can help you secure better loans, flexible repayment terms and lower interest rates.
Sensex rises 609 points as UAEs OPEC exit spurs crude hopes; rupee hits record low
Rupee weakens 30 paise to hit record low close near 94.8 against US dollar
Iran's rial currency hits record low as shaky ceasefire with US, Israel still holds
Experts warn the fall of the rial is likely to further fuel inflation in a country where many imported goods, from food and medicine to electronics and raw materials, are affected by the dollar rate
Dholakia Lab Grown Diamond raises over Rs 800 crore to expand retail and production
DLGD also plans to enter high-tech segments such as precision single-crystal diamonds for defence, semiconductor and quantum applications
I asked ChatGPT how to earn extra 20,000 every month; check AI's personal finance master plan
To increase monthly income by 20,000, ChatGPT suggests specialisation in solving specific issues for small clients. Check out the complete personal finance master plan.
Piccadily Agro Q4 profit rises 13.6% to 45.2 crore; FY26 revenue crosses 1,110 crore
Its sales rose 31.8%to 353.69 crore in the December quarter of FY26, compared to 268.23 crore in the corresponding period of the previous fiscal
Smita's monthly expenses are 1.25 lakh. To maintain her lifestyle in 25 years, she will need 5.37 lakh monthly. To generate this, she should aim for a retirement corpus of around 16.2 crore, ideally starting with a monthly investment of 67,000.
Not seeing lower EMIs? Why you may need to act on your home loan
While falling rates can help reduce tenure and interest burden, especially for those with bank loans linked to external benchmarks, other borrowers continue to pay higher rates due to slower transmission, particularly in the NBFC segment.
Sensex, Nifty surge 1% as earnings lift sentiment, ITC, Maruti, Tech Mahindra lead top movers
Gains were primarily driven by stock-specific action following quarterly earnings announcements, with investors reacting positively to corporate results across sectors.
8th Pay Commission: NC-JCM meeting begins key pay, pension talks; what to know
The 8th Central Pay Commission is conducting consultations to address pay revisions and pension reforms for central government employees and pensioners. Key discussions include salary structure and fitment factors, with the report expected by May 2027, impacting millions across the country.
Whats driving gold near 1.5 lakh, silvers drop?
MCX Gold was trading at 1,50,027, down 1.12% for the day, while MCX Silver fell 1.86% to 2,42,763
Emmvee Photovoltaic hits 52-week high as strong FY26 results fuel rally
The stock has hit its upper circuit band of 299.50, with sell-side pressure outweighing buyers 56.16% of order quantity sitting on the sell side against 43.84% on the buy side.
Netweb Technologies launches high-speed storage platform aimed at AI data bottleneck
The Faridabad-based company said the product is designed to address a core constraint in AI deployments that GPU clusters are increasingly starved of data rather than compute power
GJC urges Centre to bring gold monetisation scheme under digital eco-system
The scheme provides an avenue for investors to earn a return on idle gold assets, including bullion, coins and jewellery, by integrating them into the formal financial system
Global gold demand rises 2% in Jan-Mar quarter on strong bar, coin buying: WGC
While volumes increased modestly, the value of demand surged to a record $193 billion, up 74% year-on-year.
Central banks scoop up a load of gold in bumpy first quarter
Net official-sector purchases totaled 244 tons in the three months, up from 208 tons in the previous quarter, according to estimates from the World Gold Council
Gift tax rules explained: When cash, wedding gifts, jewellery and property become taxable?
Seema learned that gifts exceeding 50,000 are taxable, as she received a tax notice for unreported jewellery and cash. All gifts above this limit are taxable, with specific rules for weddings and employer gifts. Movable and immovable properties also have tax implications based on their value.
Estate planning: Landlord dies during eviction casecan legal heirs continue it? Supreme Court says
The Supreme Court ruled that eviction cases can continue after a landlord's death, allowing legal heirs to pursue the case and state their own need for the property. This decision aims to prevent delays caused by requiring new filings.
Robert Kiyosaki warns of 202627 market crash: 6 Rich Dad Poor Dad lessons to save wealth
Robert Kiyosaki's market crash warning highlights risks and opportunities, while Rich Dad Poor Dad lessons guide investors to build wealth, manage risk, and stay prepared during downturns.
Umiya Buildcon posts 49% revenue jump in FY26, products segment logs decade-high quarterly sales
Real estate segment also gains ground, with annual revenue surging 70.4% to 2,725.3 lakh from 1,599.6 lakh
Indias gold investment demand tops jewellery for first time ever in March quarter
Stronger investment demand partly offset a decline in jewellery buying, hit by a rally in prices, helping keep overall demand stable, the WGC said.
Index funds: fewer stocks matter more than you think
Indias passive investing boom is masking a simple reality: a handful of stocksand sectorsdrive a disproportionate share of returns.
Bandhan Bank surges 10% to 52-week high as Q4 results beat estimates
Brokerages and fund houses are turning more constructive on the stock.
GRSE shares jump 16% after strong Q4 earnings, dividend announcement
The company posted a standalone net profit of 303.19 crore for the quarter ended March 2026, up 24.1% y-o-y from 244.24 crore in the corresponding period last year
Eternal shares surge 5% after strong Q4 results, brokerages back growth outlook
Global brokerage Morgan Stanley maintained an overweight rating and marginally raised its target price to 347 from 345, highlighting that the focus remains on profitable growth
Rupee falls 13 paise to 94.81 against US dollar in early trade
The rupee opened at 94.79 against the US dollar, then lost some ground and touched 94.81 against the US dollar in initial trade, registering a fall of 13 paise over its previous close
Gold steady after 2-day drop as Iran war fans inflation fears
Bullion was near $4,590 an ounce, after falling 2.4% over the previous two sessions to the lowest in almost four weeks
S&P 500, Nasdaq 100 tumble as report on OpenAI fuels tech jitters
A news report that OpenAI had failed to meet its own targets for user acquisition and sales knocked down technology stocks
Q4 ResultsToday, April 29, 2026, Live Updates: Catch live updates
If nuclear disaster strikes, who pays? Inside Indias insurance blind spot
As nuclear energy expands and liability laws evolve, individuals remain uncovered for nuclear exposureleaving the government as the ultimate risk bearer.
Flat opening seen for Indian stocks on Wednesday
IIP growth slows to 4.8% in Q4; Bajaj Finance earnings in focus as key domestic trigger
BHEL signs technology transfer pact with DRDO lab; EIE Renewables to acquire Suyog Urja; Peak XV exits MobiKwik stake
Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: The stock of Triveni Engineering & Industries gained 6.6 per cent last week. Consequently, it broke out of a resistance at 400
Warren Buffett receives a Social Security cheque calculated like everyone else's, based on his 35 highest-earning years.
SEBI weighs uniform regime for options strike prices
May allow exchanges to add intraday options strikes in order to improve trading efficiency
Rupee closes at a one-month low on rising crude oil prices
The Indian currency closed 35 paise down at 94.54 per US Dollar against the previous close of 94.19; Intraday, the Rupee hit a low of 94.5750
Q4 ResultsHighlights Today, April 28, 2026
Brokers Call: Supreme Industries (Accumulate)
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Update PF KYC online through UAN portal: Step-by-step guide to prevent claim rejection
PF KYC online update via UAN portal enables employees to correct Aadhaar-linked details, reduce PF claim rejection and ensure smooth verification and withdrawal access.
Bank stocks fall as RBIs ECL norms spark margin concerns
Analysts said the transition to ECL from April 2027 could increase provisioning requirements and impact margins in the near term, particularly for PSU banks, though it may strengthen financial stability over time
NSC interest rate at 7.7% for AprilJune 2026: Key features, returns and rules explained
The NSC interest rate for 2026 remains unchanged for the April to June quarter, offering higher returns than many fixed deposit schemes, thereby reinforcing its appeal as a stable, government-backed small savings scheme with fixed returns and tax benefits.
Sapphire Foods reports strong Q4 growth despite continued losses
Despite the operational uptick, the company remained loss-making, posting a consolidated net loss (PAT) of 12.6 crore for the quarter against a profit of 2 crore in Q4 FY25
Should you track your mutual fund's cash levels?
As the Nifty 50 tumbled 11% in March, fund managers unlocked their war chests to buy the dip, albeit in vastly differing ways. We examine whether tracking these cash calls is vital for your portfolio, or something you can ignore.
Sensex, Nifty highlights on Apr 28:Stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty buckled under selling pressure on Tuesday as a sharp rally in oil prices and foreign fund outflows dented investors sentiment.
Rupee falls 41 paise to close at 94.56 against US dollar
The rupee opened at 94.35, then lost ground and touched an intraday low of 94.58 and finally settled for the day at 94.56 (provisional), registering a fall of 41 paise over its previous close
Leela Palaces posts record 403 crore profit in FY26, stock slips 3% on results day
For the fourth quarter of FY26, revenue grew 12 per cent to 484.4 crore while PAT rose 46 per cent to 171.7 crore
A Mumbai resident seeks to save 5,000 per month for travel but faces a shortfall of 3,800. Check ChatGPT's advice.
Nifty slides to 24,032 at noon; ONGC, Coal India surge as Banks, IT drag
Market breadth on the BSE remained broadly positive, with 2,079 stocks advancing against 1,382 declines and 196 unchanged
8th Pay Commission 2026: Latest updates on formation, consultation stage, website issues, expected salary revisions, fitment factor speculation and implementation timeline for central government employees and pensioners across the country.
Why are gold, silver prices falling as crude spikes?
MCX Gold fell 0.64% to 1,51,721 per 10 grams, while spot gold on COMEX dropped 1% to $4,693.7 per troy ounce
Vedanta shares rebound ahead of demerger ex-date
The rebound comes a day before the April 30 special pre-open price-discovery session, when Vedanta will trade ex-demerger
NAM-India stock hits 52-week high on strong Q4 earnings
The company reported a net profit of 385 crore for the March quarter, marking a 29% increase y-o-y from 299 crore in the same period last year
Piramal Finance jumps over 12% on Q4 profit surge, brokerages see improving outlook
Stock rises to 2,066.20 at 11.56 am, after hitting an intraday high of 2,073.20, compared with the previous close of 1,843.10
Bajaj Housing Finance dips despite steady Q4 earnings, outlook remains positive
Near-term pressures for the company include a decline in net interest margin, impacted by competitive pricing and a shift in loan mix
Tata steel wins court battle against 4,313-crore mining demand notices; stock hits 52-week high
Orissa High Court quashes demand notices raised against the company over alleged shortfalls in chromite ore dispatch from its Sukinda mine in Odisha
Tata AMC launches Titanium equity long-short fund under SIF; key features, risks explained
Tata's Titanium Equity Long Short Fund employs a dynamic investment strategy that combines long and short equity positions to manage volatility and target capital growth across changing market conditions.
Income tax rules for senior citizens in FY27: Whats new and what stays the same
Senior citizens enjoy tax benefits such as higher exemption limits and deductions under the old regime. While the new regime standardizes limits, retirees can still claim deductions under various sections. Form No. 125 simplifies filing for eligible seniors, exempting them from Income Tax Returns.
Beyond summer camps and classes: lifelong money lessons for your child
Summer activities are often seen as a way to keep children occupied. But they can also become an entry point into financial thinking.
Rupee falls 24 paise to 94.39 against US dollar in early trade
Rupee pushed lower by elevated crude oil prices and month-end dollar demand
Coal India shares soar over 4% after Q4 earnings beat
Revenue from operations rose marginally by 3% y-o-y to 490.19 crore from 481.28 crore in the corresponding quarter last year
Nifty holds 24,000 on expiry day; oil, Iran talks keep markets on edge
Among Nifty 50 gainers, Coal India led with a 1.57% rise, trading at 459.60 against its previous close of 452.50
Q4 ResultsToday, April 28, 2026, Live Updates: Catch live updates
Rupee faces pressure from stubbornly high oil, weak Asian peers
Oil appears to have settled at a higher level, leaving limited scope for sustained relief for the rupee
Markets set to open lower as rising oil prices dampen sentiment
GIFT Nifty signals weak start; FPI selling continues while IT rebound offers some support
10 stocks in focus on Tuesday: Railtel, SAMIL, M&M, TCS, Vipul Organics, Jindal Saw, Imzo and others
Multiple companies secure orders, acquisitions and partnerships in telecom, auto tech, chemicals and energy sectors
Ronald Wayne, Apple's third and forgotten co-founder, sold his 10% stake for $800 just 12 days after signing the founding agreement in 1976. Now 91, he says the decision was right even as that stake approaches $400 billion in value today,, after 50 years.
Dearness Allowance: Is DA in salary subject to income tax? Is it part of CTC? Check latest FAQs here
The Finance Ministry announced a 2% increase in Dearness Allowance for central government employees and pensioners, effective January 1, 2026, raising it from 58% to 60%. Here's all you need to know about the pay component
NSE investor base hits 13 crore as retail participation accelerates
Younger investors now dominate, with nearly 40% below 30 years, while women account for about a quarter of participants
Q4 ResultsToday, April 27, 2026, Highlights: catch highlights
Nippon Life India AMC net up 29% on higher income
The fund house has announced a dividend of 12.50 per equity shares
Shubh Health Criti is a unit-linked life insurance plan offering a market-linked health fund covering 60-plus critical illnesses, enabling tax-free medical withdrawals, premium stability and proactive health planning.
SEBI conducts searches at promoter premises of RM Drip, R&B Denims
The action, carried out under provisions of the SEBI Act, is linked to suspected stock price manipulation and alleged pump-and-dump activity in SME-listed stocks
Net inflows into gold ETFs turn negative after positive trend for two weeks in a row
World Gold Council data shows over $2 outflow in the funds against $1 inflows during the past week
Nifty snaps three-day losing streak, climbs 195 points; midcaps lead the charge
Every major sectoral index ended in the green, with Pharma, Realty, IT, Media and Consumer Durables leading the charge, each posting gains of 23%
Rupee ends flat at 94.15 against US dollar amid global uncertainty
Analysts noted that while the rupee snapped a five-day losing streak, the overall outlook remains cautious, with possible RBI intervention near key levels
Top LIC Child Plans 2026: Compare Jeevan Lakshya, New Children's Money Back and Jeevan Tarun, highlighting IRR returns, survival benefits and long-term education savings solutions. Before locking in on any plan, do consult certified investment planners.
