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Indian markets may open weakly as GIFT Nifty declines. Q4 earnings, project wins, leadership changes, and strategic developments across insurance, pharma, infra, and tech stocks remain in focus.

On Wednesday, the Nifty gained 389 points to settle at 24,231, while the Sensex gained 1,263 points. The GIFT Nifty was at about 24,303, indicating a stable opening for 16 April 2026, backed by positive global indicators.

The Nifty 50 and Sensex gained over 1.6% on Wednesday’s trade. It came on the heels of positive global cues, particularly the conflict in West Asia.

Nirma Group's Nuvoco Vistas will invest ₹26 crore for a 26% stake in a CleanMax SPV to build a hybrid renewable power plant in Rajasthan. Read ahead to know more.

India’s Russian crude imports jumped to $6.2B in March, rising fourfold amid Hormuz disruption and sanctions relief. Here’s what’s driving the shift.

The Reserve Bank of India did not agree to the banks' proposal for postponing the recognition of Q4 treasury losses. They have to record mark-to-market losses right away, which could adversely affect bank profitability.

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.

LIC shares rose up to 3.5% in early trade on the NSE after it approved a 1:1 bonus issue by capitalising ₹6,325 crore, boosting liquidity expectations and drawing investor interest in the stock.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

Sensex fell 703 points and Nifty dropped 208 to 23,842, while GIFT Nifty at 24,222 signals a strong start on 15 April 2026 amid firm global cues.

ICICI Pru AMC reported Q4 PAT of ₹763 crore, up 10% YoY. Operating profit jumped 30%. FY26 saw an increase of 23% in revenue and a rise in profit by 24%.

Indian Railways approved 100 projects worth ₹1.53 lakh crore for FY 2025-26, a 56% rise in projects and 110% jump in spending. These projects stretch across 6,000+ kilometres, a defining chapter in railway expansion.

Markets slipped on 13 April 2026, with sentiment staying cautious through the day. Rising crude prices, pressure on the rupee, and sustained foreign outflows added to the overall weakness.

Power stocks rose up to 9% as demand outlook improves and supply stays stable. Investors are betting on summer consumption. Read more to understand what’s driving this rally.

A 3.5% spike on heavy volume and a ₹394 crore turnover have lifted Adani Power shares to a new 52-week high. Read more on how the stock is ignoring the market sell-off.

Shares of Atul Auto, JBM Auto and Olectra Greentech advanced almost 19% after Delhi unveiled its EV policy draft offering subsidies and tax waivers, even as the Sensex traded lower in early deals.

NSE gets MCA nod for ‘National Coal Exchange of India’, plans ₹100 crore investment and 60% stake in the proposed coal trading unit.

Ather Energy stocks rose 8% intraday after Delhi proposed banning petrol two-wheelers from 2028 and offering subsidies up to ₹30,000, while Eicher Motors, Hero MotoCorp and TVS Motor fell up to 4%.

Tata Chemicals and Tata Investment Corp surged on the Tata Sons IPO buzz. There is no official confirmation on the IPO yet. The rally seems driven more by expectations than fundamentals at this point.