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Stock Market Live Updates 2 April 2025: Stock to buy today: HDFC Life Insurance Company (693.10)

Sensex, Nifty Live updates on 2 April 2025: The short-term outlook is bullish for HDFC Life Insurance Company. The price action since November last year indicates a rounding bottom pattern formation on the chart. This is a bullish pattern. The rise above 665 last month confirms this pattern. The stock has also risen and is holding well above its 200-Day Moving Average, currently at 664. Moving Average cross-overs on the daily chart also strengthens the bullish case.

2 Apr 2025 6:35 am
No cut in capex; SASCI release in FY25 crosses 1.46 lakh crore, says FM Sitharaman

There has been no cut in the capex of the Central government, she said while responding to former Finance Minister P Chidambarams criticism.

1 Apr 2025 9:58 pm
ICF sets new production records in 2024-25

Integral Coach Factory (ICF) in Chennai rolls out 3,007 coaches including DPRS and LHB coaches

1 Apr 2025 9:55 pm
A nutraceutical looks to stir-up weight-loss segment

Pharmaceutical companies are keen on the obesity segment, with products like Ozempic and Mounjaro generating global interest

1 Apr 2025 9:50 pm
NITI NCAER States Economic Forum portal to help States raise revenues, manage debts: Sitharaman

The portal will facilitate an understanding of macro, fiscal, demographic and socio-economic trends; easily accessible data and user-friendly format

1 Apr 2025 9:44 pm
PepsiCo to put up a manufacturing plant in Mannapparai in TN

PepsiCo expands snack production in Tamil Nadu, while JABIL invests in electronics manufacturing facility, creating thousands of jobs

1 Apr 2025 9:30 pm
Passenger vehicle wholesales show mixed trend in March; high base year effect, macroeconomic factors to limit growth to 1-2%

With sports utility vehicles dominating in both urban and rural markets, market for other forms of vehicles likely to take a hit

1 Apr 2025 9:24 pm
South Central Railway achieves best-ever performance in freight business in FY25

The zone registered 144.140 million tonnes (mt) freight loading which is 2 per cent higher than the previous freight loading of 141.120 mt during 2023-24

1 Apr 2025 9:08 pm
Maha Kumbh helped UP notch up 10,000 cr in March GST collections

The Maha Kumbh festival in UP has helped the State gain double digits growth of around 12.5% on an average in Jan-March

1 Apr 2025 8:51 pm
TANGEDCOs open sea trestle jetty at Udangudi to be completed in May

The Note submitted in the Assembly said that TANGEDCO is developing this captive port by establishing an open sea jetty to receive coal for their 1320 MW Udangudi Super Critical Thermal Power project

1 Apr 2025 8:45 pm
India to make substantial tariff cuts for American products: Trump

Ahead of April 2 reciprocal tariff threat, India and the world brace for the unpredictable

1 Apr 2025 8:36 pm
A 4-lane bypass to Vellore town connecting NH-75 and NH-38 to be constructed costing 753 crore

Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways Nitin Gadkari announced the construction in a social media post.

1 Apr 2025 8:34 pm
EPFO expands empanelled banking network, adds 15 more banks

Union Minister of Labour & Employment and Youth & Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya says institutions like the EPFO plays a crucial role in shaping the nations future

1 Apr 2025 8:27 pm
J&K CM introduces free ridership for women, PDP calls move hasty

State government will compensateSRTC and Smart City buses for zero tickets

1 Apr 2025 8:25 pm
More than 110 cr of Lakhani India shoe company attached by ED

Provisional attachment proceedings were part of PMLA probe Lakhani India group of companies and its promoters

1 Apr 2025 8:22 pm
Retail investors turn net sellers in March in equities

Retail flows into mutual funds have held up despite market volatility

1 Apr 2025 8:19 pm
Indias wheat procurement season begins with 6 lt surplus on early purchase

Aiming to achieve 313 lt target in two months, Government procures 8 lakh tonnes in Madhya Pradesh

1 Apr 2025 8:18 pm
Karnatakas organised microfinance sector grapples as defaults surges post new ordinance

Once known for lower default rates, the Sstate is now witnessing a surge in loan delinquencies

1 Apr 2025 8:02 pm
Indias major ports see 5% cargo growth in FY25, led by Deendayal and Paradip

Eight major ports saw cargo traffic increase between 1 and 7 per cent, indicating steady growth

1 Apr 2025 8:00 pm
Funding frenzy: VCs launch funds amid resurgent market

Investors have noticed an uptick in fundraising activities driven by stabilising macroeconomic conditions and renewed confidence in scalable start-ups

1 Apr 2025 7:56 pm
GST collections soar to 1.96 lakh cr in March, the second highest-ever to date

GST revenue rises 10%, with domestic and import revenues showing significant growth

1 Apr 2025 7:49 pm
India Inc revives IPO plans to raise 4,345 crore

Runwal Enterprises, Jain Resource Recycling, Anand Rathi Share and Stock Broking and EDS Software filed their Draft Red Herring Prospectus with SEBI on Tuesday

1 Apr 2025 7:35 pm
Crisil, CareEdge expect strong corporate balance sheets to act as a shield against changes in US trade policy

Exporters face trade flow adjustments amid potential US tariffs, says ICRA

1 Apr 2025 7:35 pm
Defence exports clock record high of 23,622 crore in FY25

Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) have shown a significant increase of 42.85 per cent

1 Apr 2025 7:20 pm
WhatsApp bans more than 9.7 million accounts in India during February

Consistently invested in latest technologies and experts to keep users safe

1 Apr 2025 7:10 pm
Coal India posts flat production growth at 781.1 mt for FY25, misses output target

The worlds largest coal miners production in FY25 grew only 1 per cent from 773.6 mt during FY24

1 Apr 2025 7:09 pm
Real estate players fear demand hit from rise in ready reckoner rates in Maharashtra

While industry players fear the worst, property consultants feel that the market will be able to absorb the hike

1 Apr 2025 7:05 pm
Indias coffee exports surpass Govt target for 3rd year in a row

Shipments cross $1.8 billion on surge in prices, volumes

1 Apr 2025 7:05 pm
BL Explainer: Aircraft Objects Bill to bring down cost, airfares

Bill expected to accelerate the growth of Indias civil sector by lowering the operating cost of airline

1 Apr 2025 7:03 pm
Sovereign Gold Bonds equivalent to 130 tonnes of gold outstanding; no indication of fresh tranche

Finance Ministry on Tuesday informed the Rajya Sabha that Sovereign Gold Bonds amounting to 130 tonnes of gold are to be redeemed from this fiscal.

1 Apr 2025 6:53 pm
Bombay HC extends stay on FIR against ex-SEBI chief Buch, 5 others

Last month, the HC had granted an interim stay on the special courts order, stating that it was passed mechanically and no specific role was attributed to the accused.

1 Apr 2025 6:09 pm
CBI should engage with academia & industries to capture AI infused changes: Vaishnaw

The Minister was speaking at the 21st D P Kohli memorial lecture, held on the 62nd Foundation Day of the CBI

1 Apr 2025 5:57 pm
Arya.ags NBFC tops Rs 2,000-crore mark in commodity financing

Arya.ag manages over 4 million tonnes of commodities in over 3,500 warehouses, with a total value exceeding 10,000 crore

1 Apr 2025 5:56 pm
Kerala bags Year of Enterprises award from American Society of Public Admn

The YOE initiative, which unlocked the entrepreneurial potential of the State, has far exceeded its initial target of creating over 100,000 units in the MSME sector in a year and generating over 300,000 jobs

1 Apr 2025 5:42 pm
Well-planned agenda to propagate dairy analogues and veganism: Official

Amul Doodh campaign being tweaked to counter the propaganda on social media: NDDB Chairman Meenesh Shah

1 Apr 2025 5:19 pm
Gold may top $3,300/ounce by year-end as it hits fresh high

Investors look for haven assets following US trade tariffs, Goldman Sachs sees the yellow metal at $4,500 in extreme tail scenario

1 Apr 2025 5:14 pm
1 Apr 2025 5:07 pm
Productivity up for cereals, pulses and oilseeds over the past 8 years

Rise sharpest for cereals at 16.63%, while pulses yield up 12.23%

1 Apr 2025 5:02 pm
Man Indus in pact with Paradise Group for developing 6-acre land in Navi Mumbai

Merino Shelters has received upfront payment of 70 crore and will also get 30% area equivalent to about 4.50 lakh sq ft of Rera carpet area which has a monetising value of about 650-700 crore over 5-6 years

1 Apr 2025 4:49 pm
1 Apr 2025 4:49 pm
Tight ropewalk for India as Trump threatens secondary tariffs on Russian crude

Sources said the stand-off between Indias largest seaborne crude oil supplier and one of its largest export markets is a tricky curveball.

1 Apr 2025 4:40 pm
To woo biz, steamer agents seek actions to boost Cochin Ports efficiency

Varghese K George, president of the association said that effective marketing strategies are tapped to attract hinterland cargo which could prove vital in increasing the ports cargo volumes

1 Apr 2025 4:40 pm
Violent wet weather for Central India, South Peninsula as heat wave returns to Gujarat, Rajasthan

Heat wave conditions may prevail over Saurashtra & Kutch for two days and West Rajasthan for three days

1 Apr 2025 4:32 pm
1 Apr 2025 4:27 pm
Market plunges on tariff fears as indices close sharply lower ahead of Trumps Liberation Day

The BSE Sensex sank 1,390.41 points or 1.80% to close at 76,024.51, while the Nifty 50 plunged 353.65 points or 1.5% to 23,165.70

1 Apr 2025 4:25 pm
Stock markets go into a tailspin ahead of US 'Liberation Day'; Sensex tanks 1,390 pts

Starting the new financial year on a losing note, the 30-share BSE Sensex tanked 1,390.41 points or 1.80 per cent to settle at 76,024.51 as 28 of its components ended lower and only two advanced

1 Apr 2025 4:25 pm
Crisil Ratings credit ratio for India Inc declined a tad in H2 FY25

On the changes in the US trade policy and imposition of reciprocal tariffs, the rating agency noted that except for smartphones, other sectors are likely to see low to moderate impact on their business risk profiles.

1 Apr 2025 4:03 pm
Zerodha Co-Founders venture leads 12.5 crore seed funding in LehLah

The startup has partnered with major e-commerce platforms including Myntra, Meesho, Flipkart, and Nykaa, as well as direct-to-consumer brands like Libas and Foxtale

1 Apr 2025 3:30 pm
Sugar production falls 18% as most mills close crushing season early

This years net sugar production is expected to be 259 lt, which is 19 per cent lower than 319 lt produced in the entire 2023-24 season (October-September), according to the National Federation of Cooperative Sugar Factories (NFCSF).

1 Apr 2025 3:13 pm