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Gold stocks rallied up to 25% ahead of Akshaya Tritiya 2026, outperforming Nifty. But risks remain. Jewellery demand has seen pressure due to high prices, and volatility in gold continues to be a concern.

Gujarat Gas climbed 7% after Nomura upgrade, citing LPG shortages and Morbi demand shift. LNG risks remain. Can the rally sustain? Read more to understand the triggers and risks.

India’s trade deficit fell to a 20-month low in March 2026 as oil and gold imports eased. Exports stayed weak, while FY27 current account risks still remain.

PE buyouts in India rise 52% to $14.2 billion, with deal count up 30% to 56, as investors shift towards control-driven strategies.

Kalyan Jewellers and Titan fell up to 5% after banks halted gold and silver imports due to a missing DGFT authorisation, leaving over 5 tonnes of gold stuck at customs ahead of Akshaya Tritiya.

17 April 2026 saw markets bounce back after yesterday’s weakness. There were phases of pressure, but buying returned, helping indices end on a stronger note.

The West Asia crisis hits India’s aviation industry hardest. Losses reach ₹18,000 crore, with disruptions and cancellations. Inbound tourism drops 15–20%. Hotels face margin pressure. Restaurants deal with rising input costs.

Bajaj Consumer posted strong profit and margin growth in Q4 FY 26 quarter, while Mastek reported a slight sequential profit decline, modest revenue increase, and announced a final dividend for FY26.

Rising copper prices and unseasonal rains are hurting consumer durable makers. Here’s what’s driving the slowdown.

Rail Vikas Nigam Limited has won the bid for a ₹968-crore railway project from East Coast Railway. The project includes building important bridges and will take three years to finish.

HDFC AMC reported 17% revenue growth, though Q4FY26 profit dipped to ₹623 crore. Even then, FY26 turned out to be strong, with 16% profit growth. Shareholders will also receive a dividend of ₹54 per share.

Sensex fell 122 points and Nifty slipped 34 to 24,196 on 16 April, while GIFT Nifty near 24,172 signals a flat start on 17 April 2026 as global cues remain steady.