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On 2 April 2026, the Sensex recovered after a sharp early fall and ended 185 points higher at 73,319.55. Nifty 50 added 34 points to finish at 22,713.10. IT stocks did most of the heavy lifting, with banks adding support.

Faced with disruptions in supply due to unrest in West Asia, the government has temporarily removed customs duties on 40 petrochemical products. This relief will remain in place until June 2026, though it is likely to cost the government around ₹1,800 crore in revenue.

More than two dozen companies have filed IPO draft papers in the last two days of FY26. This shows a strong pipeline with firms rushing to list in equity markets, and a growing investor appetite even during volatility.

Ola Electric shares rose up to 9% in intraday trade. In the process, it extended gains to over 20% in two sessions, after March registrations jumped and daily orders crossed 1,000 units.

Elon Musk’s SpaceX files for an IPO targeting a $1.75 trillion valuation and over a $50 billion raise, surpassing Saudi Aramco’s record listing.

Varun Beverages shares are in focus as the company announced the rescheduled record date for the final dividend payment on 8 April 2026, at ₹0.50 per share.

RBI nods to Emirates NBD’s ₹26,853 crore takeover of RBL Bank. With a ₹280 per share open offer expected, here’s what to watch next.

Defence stocks fell in early trade today after a strong rally a day ago. Weak broader markets also added pressure, even as strong order pipelines and government approvals remain in focus.

TVS Motor shares fell 3% despite 25% YoY sales growth to 5.19 lakh units in March. Global tensions and weak sentiment drove the dip. Read more for full insights.

NSE and IGX collaborate to introduce natural gas derivatives based on the GIXI benchmark to target deeper liquidity in India’s gas ecosystem.

Pharma stocks in India fell after a report said the US may impose high tariffs on some medicines. Investors worried this could hurt sales, as several companies depend heavily on the US market.

Donald Trump hinted at a possible end to the Iran conflict, but mixed signals have kept markets uncertain. Experts warn that oil supply risks could continue to pressure global and Indian markets.

The rupee rose 1.4% in early trade after the RBI tightened rules on speculative trades, triggering dollar selling. RBI’s move came amid pressure from rising oil prices and weak inflows.

The CBDT has clarified through an amendment in Rule 128 of the Income Tax Rules, 2026, that capital gains arising from investments made prior to 1 April 2017 are not subject to GAAR.

A 24% rise pushed V-Mart’s Q4 revenue to ₹971 crore; the ripple effect hit the market almost instantly, lifting its stock by 13%. This growth was fuelled by consistent same-store sales and the opening of new locations.

Credit ratings agency Fitch Ratings says gold loan NBFCs remain stable despite a 15% gold price fall. But another similar drop could put pressure on risk controls, margins and asset quality across the sector.

On 1 April 2026, Maruti Suzuki said it could revise prices. Input costs have moved up due to the Iran conflict. Read ahead to know more.

The Indian stock market slumped again on Thursday, 2 April 2026, after a strong performance on Wednesday. The downfall followed Trump’s warning to hit Iran “extremely hard” in the upcoming weeks. Read to know more.

Markets are set for a weak start because GIFT Nifty indicates a negative start for the benchmark Indian equity indices. Auto and banking stocks, along with updates from IOCL, Lupin, and Power Grid, will drive focus.

SNVA Traveltech, the operator of online travel platform Travomint, has confidentially filed its IPO papers with the SEBI. Read ahead to know more.

India recorded its highest GST revenue in the last 10 months in March 2026 at ₹2 lakh crore, mostly due to strong tax collections on imports. The increase points to global factors driving price hikes, rather than a surge in domestic consumption.

Sensex rose 1,187 points to 73,132, and Nifty gained 348 to 22,679 on 1 April, with GIFT Nifty at 22,797 signalling a likely positive start today.

Markets ended on 1 April 2026, with Sensex rising 1,186.77 points to 73,134.32, while Nifty gained 348 points to 22,679.40. The numbers are supported by broad-based buying led by banking, IT and cyclical stocks.

Rupee hits 95.125, oil jumps 44%, and $12B exits Indian equities. Analysts see rising odds of the rupee weakening to 100 per dollar. What’s next for the currency? Read the full analysis now.

Rediff has filed draft papers for an IPO through the confidential route. As per sources, it aims to raise ₹600–800 crore, as it shifts focus to AI, payments, and digital platforms after its 2024 acquisition.

Nazara Technologies intends to secure ₹500 crore via a preferential warrant issue, pricing each warrant at ₹260. The capital raised will be directed toward acquisitions and the growth of its gaming and digital ventures.

Private equity inflows into India’s real estate sector rose 59% to $6.7 billion in 2025, led by office, data centres and residential assets. Strong macroeconomic growth and foreign investor participation supported the recovery.

On 31 March 2026, PM Modi inaugurated Kaynes Semicon’s ₹3,300 crore OSAT facility in Sanand. This factory is capable of producing 60 lakh chips daily, which will be a key contribution to India’s push towards self-reliance in the semiconductor industry.

Bharti Airtel has announced plans to invest $1 billion in its data centre subsidiary, Nxtra Data, to maximise its presence in the digital infrastructure space.

IndiGo names William Walsh as new CEO after disruptions, shares jump 8%, and global expansion plans gain focus. What changes next for India’s largest airline? Read the full story.