by ET Markets | April 24, 2026 11:46 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Indian government bonds declined for a third day. Oil prices are rising due to Middle East tensions. This situation, coupled with upcoming bond auctions, is impacting the market. India relies heavily on oil imports, making elevated prices a concern. Overnight index...
by ET Markets | April 24, 2026 11:45 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
HCL Tech shares have plunged sharply after weak Q4 earnings and subdued FY27 guidance, triggering multiple broker downgrades and target cuts. Concerns over slowing growth, reduced discretionary spending, and limited visibility on recovery have weighed on sentiment,...
by ET Markets | April 24, 2026 11:44 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Union Bank of India shares fell sharply after its Q4FY26 results disappointed brokerages despite a rise in net profit. Weak NII, a sharp spike in provisions and margin pressure weighed on sentiment. While asset quality improved, analysts remain cautious, citing...
by ET Markets | April 24, 2026 11:42 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Japan’s core inflation slipped below the Bank of Japan’s 2% target for a second straight month in March, as subsidies and easing food prices offset energy pressures. While underlying inflation remains resilient, rising oil costs and geopolitical risks may push prices...
by ET Markets | April 24, 2026 11:41 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Dr Reddy’s shares fell after Goldman Sachs and Citigroup turned cautious, citing limited growth visibility, pipeline concerns and valuation risks. Brokerages flagged lower earnings potential amid generics pricing pressure and muted opportunities in semaglutide....
by ET Markets | April 24, 2026 11:40 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
JPMorgan downgraded Indian equities to neutral from Overweight, warning the Nifty could fall to 20,500 in a bear-case scenario, implying a 15% downside. While the long-term outlook remains intact, near-term risks such as elevated valuations, Iran war uncertainty and...
by ET Markets | April 24, 2026 11:39 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Axis Bank is expected to report a mixed Q4FY26 performance with muted year-on-year profit growth despite steady loan and deposit expansion. Margins are likely to remain under pressure due to rate transmission, while sequential trends improve. Asset quality and credit...
by ET Markets | April 24, 2026 11:36 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
US mortgage rates fell for a third straight week, with the 30-year fixed rate easing to 6.23%, its lowest since mid-March. Declining Treasury yields supported the trend, though volatility from inflation and geopolitical risks persists. Despite easing borrowing costs,...
by ET Markets | April 24, 2026 11:35 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Indian markets present attractive long-term investment opportunities following recent corrections, according to Nitin Raheja of Julius Baer. He advises staggered investing, highlighting power and energy, PSU banks, insurance, and defence as key sectors. While...
by ET Markets | April 24, 2026 11:34 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Intel forecast stronger-than-expected Q2 revenue of $13.8–$14.8 billion, driven by robust demand for AI-focused server chips, with earnings guidance also beating estimates. The upbeat outlook sent shares soaring 19% in extended trading, adding about $64 billion in...
by ET Markets | April 24, 2026 11:31 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
IDFC First Bank is likely to report a weak Q4FY26 with PAT expected to decline sharply due to a deposit fraud impact, despite steady loan growth and stable margins. Brokerages see NII growth remaining healthy, while asset quality, deposit traction and credit costs...
by ET Markets | April 24, 2026 11:30 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
SpaceX, OpenAI and Anthropic could drive one of the largest IPO waves in U.S. history despite remaining unprofitable. Massive private valuations, strong revenue growth in select cases, and rising AI adoption are fuelling investor interest, but the wide gap with...
by ET Markets | April 24, 2026 11:29 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Adani Energy Solutions shares fell despite steady Q4 performance. The company posted a 6% YoY rise in net profit to Rs 684 crore and a 17% jump in revenue to Rs 7,443 crore, driven by key transmission projects.
by ET Markets | April 24, 2026 11:27 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
China’s finance ministry successfully auctioned 30-year special government bonds at a 2.20% yield, the lowest since November 2025. This reflects easing inflation concerns and improved market sentiment for long-term debt. The issuance, part of Beijing’s...
by ET Markets | April 24, 2026 11:26 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
The Indian Rupee continues its downward trend, falling for the fifth consecutive day. This decline is driven by volatile crude oil prices and a strong US dollar. Tensions in West Asia are also contributing to market uncertainty. Foreign investors are withdrawing funds...
by ET Markets | April 24, 2026 11:25 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
U.S. firms may soon have the option to report earnings semi-annually instead of quarterly, a proposal revived by President Trump. While proponents argue it reduces costs and focuses on long-term strategy, most investors and market participants believe companies will...
by ET Markets | April 24, 2026 11:24 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
India faces a strong El Niño, threatening below-normal rainfall and impacting agriculture. While rural-linked sectors like two-wheelers and FMCG may see a slowdown, demand for thermal power and cooling products is expected to rise. Export-oriented IT and pharma, along...
by ET Markets | April 24, 2026 11:21 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Gold and silver opened lower on MCX amid rising crude oil prices near $110 per barrel, fuelling inflation concerns and rate outlook uncertainty. Geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz added to volatility. Analysts expect range-bound trading with key support and...
by ET Markets | April 24, 2026 11:20 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Infosys shares dipped following a 21% profit rise, as a weaker-than-expected FY27 revenue growth forecast of 1.5% to 3.5% disappointed experts. Concerns also include a headcount drop and fewer new deals. Analysts are divided, with some maintaining ‘Hold’...
by ET Markets | April 24, 2026 11:19 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Stock Market Crash: Indian stock markets extended losses for a third consecutive session, with Sensex and Nifty declining due to escalating Iran-US tensions and rising oil prices. Broader markets, however, continued to outperform, while IT stocks like Infosys saw...
