On April 18, the Centre raised the dearness allowance for employees by 2%, increasing it to 60%. The next DA hike is expected in July 2026, with a potential increase of 2-3% depending on inflation trends, benefiting approximately 50.46 lakh employees and 68.27 lakh pensioners.
Nifty slips to 24,160, HDFC Bank and Coal India lead losses as oil holds above $101
HDFC Bank falls 2.14% to 779
Silver futures rise to 2.62 lakh per kg
In the overseas market, Comex silver futures increase 2.72% to $80.59 per ounce
Gold prices rise in futures trade on spot demand
Gold contracts for August delivery trade higher by 689, or 0.45%, at 1,52,950 per 10 grams in business turnover of 1,206 lots on MCX
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Bharat Forge shares hit 52-week high after Q4, brokerages upbeat on defence, exports
Consolidated EBITDA increased to 774 crore from 671 crore, aided by stronger exports and improved operational performance across businesses
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CarTrade Tech shares extend rally for second session after Q4 earnings, up 5% today
Rally comes after CarTrade Tech reported a 64% y-o-y rise in standalone net profit for the quarter ended March 2026 at 35.17 crore
OnEMI Technology Solutions shares jump 23% over IPO price on debut
The stock opened at 190 on the NSE, an 11% premium over the IPO price of 171, and debuted at 191 on the BSE, up 11.6%; It later reached an intraday high of 210.80, a gain of over 23% from the offer price
Krystal Integrated Services posts 5% revenue growth in FY26, PAT jumps 11% in Q4
The Mumbai-based integrated facility management company posted a net profit of 18.849 crore in Q4 FY26, up 11.31 per cent from 16.933 crore in Q4 FY25
ACME Solar nearly doubles annual profit at 498 crore as BESS bet pays off early
Consolidated total revenue up 59.2% year-on-year to 2,507 crore
Pidilite Industries shares surge on strong quarterly earnings report
The stock opened at 1,503.60 on the NSE, up over 3.5% from its previous close of 1,450.40, and was trading at 1,485.80, up 2.44% or 35.40, as of 10:18 am
Shakti Pumps shares tumble over 8% as Q4 profit falls
Margin pressure and high costs hit bottomline
Lenskart shares slide as 3,294 crore block deal hits on lock-in expiry day
Nuvama Alternative & Quantitative Research says the six-month IPO lock-in for Lenskart ends today, with as many as 104.74 crore shares becoming eligible to be traded amounting to 60% of its outstanding equity
Escorts Kubota shares fall 5% after Q4 earnings
The stock traded at 3,221 on the NSE, down 3.7%, after hitting an intraday low of 3,186.10, compared to the previous close of 3,345.90
EPFO 3.0 update: PF withdrawal via ATM, UPI soon Check the expected launch date
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Rupee falls 45 paise to 94.67 against US dollar in early trade
Mumbai: The rupee depreciated 45 paise to 94.67 against the US dollar in early trade on Friday, as Brent crude prices rose back to USD 101.00 per barrel after US and Iranian forces exchanged fire near the Strait of Hormuz. Iran-US tensions affect Forex traders said investor sentiments were affected after Iran accused the US Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
BSE shares hit 52-week high after Q4 profit jump
BSE posted a 61% y-o-y rise in consolidated net profit for Q4FY26 at 795.47 crore, marking what the company described as the strongest financial performance in its 150-year history
Gold rises as buying interest counters concern over Hormuz clash
Bullion traded near $4,720 an ounce, after ending the previous session marginally lower; the US struck military targets in Iran after the country fired on three navy destroyers sailing in the strait
Britannia shares sink 4.7% as Q4 miss, West Asia headwinds rattle investors
The stock opened at 5,634 against a previous close of 5,814, touching a session low of 5,524, with sell orders outpacing buys at roughly 60-40
Nifty slips below 24,200 as US-Iran tensions push oil above $101; IT, Banks drag
Sell-off comes despite Thursdays session ending nearly flat
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Sensex today | Stock Market Live Updates: Stock to buy today: Motilal Oswal Financial Services
Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: The short-term outlook is bullish for Motilal Oswal Financial Services. The 11 per cent surge this week confirms an inverted head and shoulder pattern on the chart. The neckline support of this pattern is around 840. There are chances to see a near-term dip towards 840. However, a fall below 840 is less likely as fresh buyers are likely to come into the market. Motilal Oswal Financial Services share price has potential to target 1,000 and even higher levels in the coming weeks.
Buzzing stocks: Lenskart, South Indian Bank, PNC Infratech, Cochin Shipyard, Deep Industries
Indian markets are expected to track key corporate developments on Friday, including RBI approval for Kotak Mahindra Banks South Indian Bank stake acquisition, PNC Infratechs Lucknow project win, and fresh business orders and legal updates involving several listed firms
Quant MFs Sandeep Tandon says this is Indias biggest buying opportunity since covid
Quant Mutual Fund founder and CIO Sandeep Tandon says fear around crude, the rupee and FII exits has created opportunity in undervalued pockets of the market, even as investors crowd into consensus trades.
An emergency fund should be easily accessible and low-risk. You will have to allocate your funds such that they can be liquidated for immediate needs while giving optimal returns without compromising safety.
The revised NPS was launched on the lines of the Centre's unified pension scheme (UPS), a default pension scheme rolled out for the new recruits joining central government jobs starting 1 April 2025.
Unable to find work in her field, she accepted the first opportunity that came her way managing Airbnb apartments, which involved cleaning rooms, handling laundry, and responding to guest queries.
BSE clocks record FY26 as derivatives revenue doubles
Exchange says cash market share growth held back by pending SOR approvals; targets higher FPI participation
The cost-of-living index comparison between India and the United States highlights key differences in housing, healthcare, salaries, and purchasing power. It will help individuals and families make informed decisions on relocation and financial planning.
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Waaree Renewable to acquire 55% stake in Associated Power Structures for 1,225 cr
Procedural requirements for the acquisition are expected to be completed by June 15, 2026
I asked ChatGPT to calculate corpus for retirement to vacation location at 55, factoring in inflation, healthcare, and a sustainable withdrawal rate. Here is what artificial intelligence chatbot said
Midcaps steal the show as crude cools, benchmarks flatline
The Sensex declined 114 points, or 0.15%, to settle at 77,844.52, while the Nifty slipped just 4.30 points, or 0.02%, to close at 24,326.65
The AIDEF submitted demands to the 8th CPC, including a minimum pay of 69,000, a fitment factor of 3.833, and risk allowances for hazardous jobs. Here's a look at demands from civilian employees with the defence ministry
Wonderla Posts record Q4 revenue on Chennai park boost; stock slides 1.3%
For the full year FY26, total income grew 14% to 55,108 lakhs, while EBITDA rose 12% to 19,245 lakhs
Fairfax India to take majority stake in IIFL Capital with 2,000 crore investment
Fairfax is an existing investor in the company, currently holding approximately 30.5% through FIH Mauritius and its affiliate
Escorts Kubota posts 30% jump in Q4 profit, declares 51 total dividend for FY26
The growth was driven by strong tractor sales and margin expansion
The newly approved Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) 5.0 could potentially benefit around 1.1 crore MSME accounts, helping businesses tide over disruptions arising from the ongoing West Asia conflict, according to a report by State Bank of India (SBI).
Rupee gains sharply to end at 94.25/$ as oil slides, NDF dollar selling gathers pace
Brent crude fell below $100 per barrel, down nearly 3% and reversing course which lifted Asian currencies broadly, including the rupee
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MMTC-PAMP relaunches digital gold, silver sale
The platform allows users to redeem their holdings at the real-time market prices with direct bank transfers or convert their digital balance into physical gold and silver in the form of minted coins and bars.
The PIB Fact Check unit clarified that a video of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman endorsing an investment platform is fake and was created using AI. It also warned against online investment scams.
Why your health insurance won't cover the true cost of ageing
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A woman from the US, who has been living in Bengaluru, spoke about rental problems in the city. From the hefty security deposit to the annual rent hike, she explained why the same practices would be illegal in her home country.
FDs, Real Estate or Gold: Where does Tamil Nadu CM contender Vijay invest most?
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Silver futures rise to 2.56 lakh per kg
Fresh positions built up by participants led to a rise in silver prices
Nifty slips into red by midday; HDFC Life, Bajaj Auto buck the trend
Among the top Nifty50 gainers at midday, HDFC Life Insurance was the standout performer, rising 3.61% to 628.25 against a previous close of 606.35, after opening at 611
CarTrade Tech shares surge 15% after record FY26 results; PAT up 68% to 244 crore
At 2,081, CarTrade Tech trades at a trailing P/E of approximately 39.6x, with total market capitalisation at roughly 9,974 crore
Emami bets 321 crore on personalised beauty with Vedix, SkinKraft acquisition
Emamis stock was trading at 456.35 on the NSE on Thursday, up 0.92% for the day, but down about 28% over the past year and underperforming the Nifty FMCG index in most timeframes
Is gold losing its safe-haven status? Morgan Stanley says Iran conflict forces a rethink
Gold has stumbled in the wake of the Iran conflict after delivering consistent annual gains since 2021, says report
New Income Tax Rules 2026 explained: 6 key form changes and what they mean for taxpayers
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KPIT Technologies shares slide 4.5% as Q4 earnings disappoint street
The results that triggered Thursdays selling showed KPIT posting Q4 revenue of 1,711 crore, up 12 per cent year-on-year in rupee terms, and EBITDA of 353.2 crore, growing 9.4 per cent over the same period last year
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Meesho shares surge 4% after strong Q4 results; analysts split on valuation
Sell-side pressure remained elevated, with 61.79 per cent of orders on the sell side against 38.21 per cent on the buy side.
CG Power shares hit 52-week high after Q4 profit jumps 32% y-o-y
The stock climbed to a high of 863.80 in early trade; At 10.12 am, it was trading at 860.25, compared with the previous close of 828.90
Polycab surges 5% after record FY26 results; analysts raise targets
Polycab reported consolidated revenue of 2,88,838 million for FY26, up 29 per cent year-on-year
Rupee falls 28 paise to 94.77 against US dollar in early trade
On Wednesday, the rupee appreciated 69 paise to close at 94.49 against the US dollar
Paytm shares jump over 6% after Q4 profit, strong revenue growth
Consolidated revenue from operations rose 18.4 per cent y-o-y to 2,264 crore in Q4 FY26 from 1,912 crore a year earlier
Iran ceasefire hopes, global AI rally keep D-Street in the green
As of 9:17 AM, Sensex opened at 78,339.24, trading at 78,072.31, up 113.79 points (0.15%). Nifty50 opened at 24,398.50, trading at 24,360.55, up 29.60 points (0.12%)
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Gold gains as dollar weakens; investors focus on US-Iran peace deal prospects
Spot gold was up 0.3% at $4,701.19 per ounce, as of 0231 GMT, after rising about 3% on Wednesday to hit its highest level since April 27
A social media user who works at Google shared his monthly expenses, including rent, utility bills, travel costs, groceries and more. Reacting to it, some called it even more expensive than the cost of living in London.
Sensex, Nifty eye positive opening as oil slips below $110 and Asian stocks rally
Gift Nifty indicated gains of around 100 points, while Asian markets including Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore and Taiwan traded strongly higher
Buzzing stocks: Hero MotoCorp, Motilal Oswal, Thyrocare and more in spotlight today
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Sensex today | Stock Market Live Updates: Stock to buy today: HBL Engineering
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Gold, silver firm up on prospects of easing US-Iran tensions
Yellow metal prices topped 1.5 lakh/10 g again; white metal prices neared 2.5 lakh/kg
The 8th Pay Commission will conduct stakeholder meetings in Delhi on 13-14 May to discuss pay and pension reforms. Interested parties can apply through the official portal to take part.
National pension scheme: The NPS Vatsalya Scheme allows children below 18 years to partially withdraw funds from their accounts under certain circumstances. We take a look at the process and how it works
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India Ratings lifts Syrma SGS to IND AA; stock hits 52-week high
Ind-Ra cited sustains revenue growth and improving profitability as key drivers of the upgrade
Blue Star posts 3.6% revenue growth in FY26, net profit falls on exceptional charges
The Mumbai-based air conditioning and refrigeration company recorded its highest-ever quarterly revenue in Q4FY26, with revenue from operations at 4,072 crore, up 1.3 per cent year on year
Polycab posts record FY26 revenue of 289 billion, stock rises 0.94%
Profit after tax rose 32% to 27,084 million, while EBITDA grew 35% to 40,057 million, with margins expanding to 13.9%
BMW Industries posts record quarterly profit, stock surges 14.5%
The company posted a profit after tax (PAT) of 3,316 lakhs for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 an 88.1% jump year-on-year and the highest quarterly PAT in its history
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The performance was driven primarily by the Prestige & Above segment, which grew volumes 27.9% in Q4 and 28.5% for the full year to 1.67 crore cases now accounting for 45.6% of the companys total IMFL volumes
Rupee jumps by most in a month on hopes of US-Iran peace deal
Currency gains 0.7% to end at 94.61 per dollar as easing tensions spark global relief rally
Gold jumps over 2% as West Asia peace hopes send oil, dollar lower
US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he would briefly pause an operation to help escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz
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RBI also laid ground rules for how these seized assets must be handled, including how long the lenders can keep them, and who is banned from buying them back.
Sensex slips into red by midday; L&T, Reliance weigh as insurance stocks buck trend
The indices surrendered morning gains as selling pressure emerged in heavyweight stocks led by Larsen & Toubro, Reliance Industries, and ONGC
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EaseMyTrip reports double-digit growth in airport services as duty-free, meet & greet gain traction
The online travel platform said that among users availing its duty-free service, nearly 60 per cent purchased liquor, 30 per cent opted for perfumes, and the remaining 10 per cent chose chocolates and other items

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