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Markets may open lower amid Middle East tensions; GIFT Nifty down 125 points. Asian indices mixed. Key stocks: HDFC Life, HCL Tech, Tata Elxsi, SBI, Swiggy; major Q4 earnings due.

On 20 April 2026, the RBI partly removed the restrictions on rupee derivative trades that were put in place earlier this month. At the same time, it retained some key restrictions to prevent speculative volatility in the currency markets.

NAVER Corp and Tata Consultancy Services have signed an MoU to explore India’s mapping services market. The partnership may involve setting up a local delivery centre and building a market entry strategy.

Revenue growth was strong in SML Mahindra’s Q4 results, but margins slipped as costs increased. The stock fell after the announcement. From here, margin trends could be the key thing to track.

Sensex added 27 points and Nifty rose 11 to 24,365, while GIFT Nifty near 24,423 points to a flat, range-bound start on 21 April 2026 amid rising oil prices and fresh tensions around the US–Iran situation.

Indian markets are set for stock-specific moves amid Q4 earnings and Middle East tensions. Key stocks in focus include Vedanta, PNB Housing Finance, TVS Motor, JSW Steel, and others.

The Indian stock market indices opened higher on Tuesday amid mixed global cues. Reports of fresh peace talks between the US and Iran, combined with higher US markets, have resulted in positive sentiments.

FIIs sold ₹19,150 crore in financial stocks in April, with outflows also seen across FMCG, telecom, IT, auto and healthcare despite market gains.

Biocon received Health Canada approval for denosumab biosimilars Bosaya and Vevzuo, targeting osteoporosis and cancer-related bone conditions. Shares rose over 1% on the NSE following the announcement.

Health insurance premiums may rise 10–15% as medical inflation stays high. Family floater costs have surged 46% since 2021. Read more to understand what this means.

A report from Ember found clean power generation to rise 887 TWh in 2025. It exceeded electricity demand growth of 849 TWh, as solar and wind expansion in China and India drove a structural shift.

Global metals markets are rallying in 2026 as Middle East supply disruptions, and strong industrial demand push aluminium, copper, tin and zinc higher across the board.