Indian smallcap stocks have surged dramatically in April, with some gaining up to 79%. The Nifty Smallcap 250 has outperformed the Nifty50, driven by domestic investor confidence. Experts are split on the sustainability of this rally, with some seeing a structural uptrend and others a sentiment-driven surge. Valuations are a concern for some, while others...Read More

Jio Financial Services reported a 14% profit drop to Rs 272 crore for Q4 FY26, despite revenue soaring 106% to Rs 1,019 crore. Full-year income grew 78% to Rs 3,274 crore, with significant expansion in assets under management and payment value. The company recommended a Rs 0.60 dividend per share.Read More

Wipro announced its largest-ever share buyback of Rs 15,000 crore at a 19% premium, despite lackluster Q4 earnings. The IT major’s board approved buying back up to 60 crore shares via tender route. Promoters intend to participate, potentially impacting the acceptance ratio for public investors.Read More

Japanese stocks surged Monday, nearing a historic peak, fueled by booming AI sector enthusiasm that overshadowed Middle East tensions. Major US indices hitting records and strong corporate earnings also bolstered investor confidence. Tech giants like SoftBank and Lasertec saw significant gains, while Sumitomo Pharma and Tokyo Gas experienced declines amid market fluctuations.Read More

A sharp increase in futures open interest indicates a significant rise in the number of active, unexpired contracts in a given security.Read More

CERC released a draft market coupling framework naming Grid India as the Market Coupling Operator, impacting Indian Energy Exchange outlook. The proposal outlines a centralised price discovery mechanism, aiming to enhance efficiency and uniform pricing across markets, while raising concerns over potential market share redistribution and structural changes in the power trading ecosystem.Read More

Despite a significant Rs 1.3 lakh crore exodus in Q4, Foreign Institutional Investors selectively increased stakes in 120 Indian stocks. These companies are linked to domestic growth, balance sheet strength, or niche industry leadership, indicating continued capital deployment in specific attractive pockets.Read More

Brokerages continue to remain constructive on select pockets of the market, with a clear tilt toward financials, select industrials, and turnaround opportunities in IT.Read More

Oil prices surged over 6% on Monday. Tensions flared around the Strait of Hormuz after the U.S. and Iran traded accusations of ship targeting. President Trump stated American forces seized an Iranian cargo ship. Iran responded by refusing further peace talks. The conflict has disrupted global oil flows. Experts predict continued price volatility and structurally...Read More

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%.Read More