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Decoding the charts, Rupak De, Senior Technical Analyst at LKP Securities, said the index faced resistance near its 100-day EMA on the daily chart, which capped the rally and triggered fresh selling, dragging it below the 24,000 mark.
Quote of the day: Benjamin Franklin in Poor Richard's Almanack, 1737, talked about the importance of action over words. His words of wisdom remains relevant in today's world as it simply means that action speaks louder than empty promises.
Google cofounder Sergey Brin believes that if one is truly passionate about something, then success will follow, making it important to have fun and not be weighed down by expectations.
The combined market valuation of seven of the top-10 most-valued firms eroded by Rs 2 lakh crore last week, with Tata Consultancy Services and Reliance Industries emerging as the biggest laggards, in-tandem with a bearish trend in equities.
US President Trump cancelled a trip by two U.S. envoys to Pakistan, hindering peace talks with Iran. Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi left Islamabad without a breakthrough, while tensions rose as Israel prepared to attack Hezbollah amidst a three-week ceasefire.
Warren Buffett’s famously frugal lifestyle is reflected in everything from using McDonald’s coupons to letting market conditions decide his daily breakfast spend. The Berkshire Hathaway chief’s simple habits—from modest living to disciplined spending—underscore his belief that wealth doesn’t equate to luxury, but to long-term value and contentment.
LPG cylinder price on 26 April: The Oil and Petroleum Ministry said domestic LPG supply remains stable, with no dry-outs reported at distributorships. Commercial LPG supply has been increased to around 70 per cent of pre-crisis levels.
Foreign investors have pulled back from the Indian stock market. Several major companies have seen significant drops in foreign institutional investor holdings over the past year. This selling pressure has coincided with sharp declines in the share prices of these well-known companies.
US stock market moves over the past 15 months have been heavily influenced by President Donald Trump’s remarks and social media posts. Fundstrat analysis shows his comments drove the S&P 500’s biggest gains and losses, an influence unmatched by any modern US leader. Analysts say this level of market impact is unprecedented and highlights investors’ sensitivity to political signals.
Investors seeking significant gains can look to Nifty Mid-Cap 100 stocks. Analyst forecasts highlight ten companies poised for substantial growth, with projected upsides between 30% and 60% in the next year.
Indian equities saw a broad-based selloff on Friday, led by IT stocks, dragging benchmarks sharply lower. Nifty fell 1.14% and Sensex dropped 1.29%, while India VIX rose 6%. Analysts flag heightened volatility amid US-Iran tensions, with charts indicating a bearish near-term trend. Nifty may drift towards 23,500, while 24,200 remains a key resistance level for any recovery.
Indian stock markets will remain closed on Friday, May 1, on account of Maharashtra Day, marking the first trading holiday of the month. With this, a total of nine market holidays remain in 2026, including upcoming closures for Bakri Id, Muharram, and Diwali.
IDFC First Bank reported a modest 5% rise in Q4 net profit, aided by a 40% decline in provisions. However, a Rs 645-crore fraud at its Chandigarh branch sharply dented operating performance, leading to a 42% drop in operating profit after the bank fully expensed the impact during the quarter.
The Washington Hilton has faced two major security incidents involving US presidents: the 1981 assassination attempt on Reagan and the 2026 White House dinner shooting. Both events raised concerns over presidential safety at the same location, highlighting vulnerabilities in security protocols.
State-owned Uco Bank reported a 23% rise in Q4 net profit to Rs 801 crore, aided by lower provisions, though operating profit declined due to weaker core and non-interest income. Net interest margin slipped to 3%, even as advances grew 19.4% and deposits rose 11.6%.
