by Live mint | April 20, 2026 7:06 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
The US-Iran war ceasefire is due to run until Tuesday, but is in doubt after the US seized an Iranian cargo ship and Tehran’s top military command vowed to retaliate.
by ET Markets | April 20, 2026 7:05 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Middle East tensions sent oil prices soaring and stock markets wavering as shipping through the Strait of Hormuz slowed to a crawl. Despite a fragile ceasefire, Iran’s vow of retaliation after a U.S. ship seizure has heightened concerns. While traders hope for a...
by ET Markets | April 20, 2026 7:04 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Brent crude futures jumped $6.11, or 6.76%, to $96.49 a barrel by 2327 GMT and U.S. West Texas Intermediate was at $90.38 a barrel, up $6.53, or 7.79%.
by Live mint | April 20, 2026 6:21 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
While the bath fittings and lighting giant is leveraging AI for insights and footfall, it remains wary of ‘plastic’ generative visuals, choosing instead to double down on human-led branding and its legacy dealer network.
by Live mint | April 20, 2026 6:21 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
After a meeting of the Bai Hirabai Jamsetji Tata Navsari Charitable board on Friday, Tata Trusts said its ethos is inclusive, secular, all-encompassing, and focused on philanthropy and national service.
by Live mint | April 20, 2026 6:20 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Cognizant’s board of directors will monitor the use of AI tools and their financial impact on the company.
by Live mint | April 20, 2026 6:19 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
MarketSmith India reveals its top stock recommendations for today, 20 April. Get expert insights into the best-performing stocks to guide your investment decisions.
by Live mint | April 20, 2026 6:16 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
NSE department finds that bulk of investors traded for only a handful days in equities cash market, terms it opportunistic and without capital commitment
by Live mint | April 20, 2026 6:16 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
With LDR no longer a constraint, HDFC Bank sees stronger loan momentum ahead even as margins, asset quality, and macro risks shape FY27 outlook.
by Live mint | April 20, 2026 6:15 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
The Indian Depository Receipts route allows a foreign-listed company to remain domiciled abroad while accessing local liquidity.
by Live mint | April 20, 2026 6:14 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
India’s equity markets show potential for recovery as as the impact of the Iran war stabilizes, says JM Financial AMC’s equity CIO Satish Ramanathan. He sees Q4 earnings better than expected and predicts FII investments may return to Indian markets, which...
by Live mint | April 20, 2026 6:12 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Market expert Raja Venkatraman shares his top stock picks for 20 April. Here’s his technical outlook and trade strategy.
by ET Markets | April 20, 2026 6:11 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Dalal Street’s recent rebound is gaining strength. Technical signals indicate a shift from a corrective phase to a sustained uptrend. Improving momentum and selective buying are supporting this move. However, the market faces crucial resistance zones. Analysts...
by ET Markets | April 20, 2026 6:10 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Investors are increasingly favoring riskier debt, including BBB-rated bonds and higher-rated junk bonds, as they anticipate a prolonged truce between Iran and the US. This shift signals growing optimism for peace in West Asia and a belief in the improving credit...
by ET Markets | April 20, 2026 6:09 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
India’s primary market anticipates a strong showing in 2026 with several large IPOs. Companies like Jio Platforms, National Stock Exchange, Zepto, PhonePe, Manipal Hospitals, and SBI Funds Management are set to launch. These issuances could collectively raise...
by ET Markets | April 20, 2026 6:06 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Bank credit growth is set to outpace deposit expansion in fiscal 2027. Analysts predict credit will grow 12-14% while deposits rise 10-12%. This trend follows a pattern where credit has consistently grown faster than deposits for over a decade. Revised liquidity norms...
by ET Markets | April 20, 2026 6:06 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
The Indian government is taking action against non-profits holding unused foreign funds. Registrations are being cancelled for organizations that have not utilized foreign donations received years ago. A new bill aims to further tighten controls, potentially freezing...
by ET Markets | April 20, 2026 6:05 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Microfinance lending rates are rising for the poorest borrowers. This is happening despite a government credit guarantee scheme designed to lower these rates. Microfinance companies cite their own increased borrowing expenses as the main reason. They are paying more...
by ET Markets | April 20, 2026 6:04 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
The Supreme Court has officially concluded the hearings related to the Additional Tier-1 bond write-down of Yes Bank, with a verdict now on the horizon. This case follows the bank’s dramatic near-collapse back in 2020, leading to an aggressive write-down of...
by Live mint | April 20, 2026 5:06 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Asian defense stocks are attracting renewed investor interest following a global arms buildup sparked by the Iran war, with some investors seeing the sector as a longer-term growth story rather than a short-term geopolitical trade.
