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Indian stock markets may open higher on 15 April because of global optimism and improved investor trust. The stocks in focus are Reliance Industries, GAIL, Tata Power and LIC.

The government has revised pricing norms for low-grade iron ore to improve utilisation and reduce wastage. The shift is to facilitate the supply of steel and enhance the sustainability of long-term resources.

Five jewellery companies have deferred IPO plans worth ₹3,840 crore due to weak market sentiment and volatility. Despite strong sector fundamentals, valuation concerns and cautious investor participation are delaying listings.

The Indian stock market indices soared more than 1.5% as markets reopened on Wednesday. This mainly happened after the US president said peace talks with Iran could resume within two to three days.

LG Electronics India shares are getting attention after the lock-in period ended, making the 44 crore plus shares available for trading. This step may cause some short-term price fluctuations, largely influenced by the selling decisions of early investors.

RailTel shares rose over 13% after winning ₹608.51 crore in orders, including major railway projects. Can the momentum continue? Read the full story to understand the triggers.

GAIL plans to put ₹3,800 crore into solar projects in Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra, adding 700 MW and moving closer to a 1,000 MW renewable target.

ICICI Prudential Life Q4 PAT soared 58% to ₹609 crore. FY26 profit also increased 34.6% to ₹1,600 crore.

Gold has risen nearly 60% since the last Akshaya Tritiya. Even then, strong belief in the festival keeps buying interest intact. As of Wednesday, 15 April morning, gold was trading at ₹1,54,757 per 10 grams.

The Nifty IT index is down 17% in 2026, with Infosys, TCS and Wipro slipping over 20%, as Anthropic’s Mythos AI raises fresh worries around demand and valuations.

One 97 Communications is largely held by Indians, with domestic investors owning 50.3% as of March 2026. The trend shows increased investor confidence, as well as better profitability and operational success.

Ujjivan SFB shares dropped nearly 6% after RBI rejected its universal banking licence application, citing diversification gaps. Despite strong growth, uncertainty remains. Read more here.