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Criticism of Trump intensified after his derogatory social media posts about India and China. Democrats, including Ami Bera and Raja Krishnamoorthi, emphasized the contributions of immigrants and condemned Trump's rhetoric as harmful to America's core values and international relationships.
Japan's Nikkei set a closing record high on Friday, capping a third consecutive weekly gain, as enthusiasm over technology sector earnings offset uncertainty over a potential peace deal in the Middle East.
Tata Capital anticipates strong performance in FY27, driven by growth, improved margins, and operating efficiency. The company has seen a consistent decline in credit costs, a trend expected to continue due to a disciplined risk culture and the adoption of AI. Loan book growth is projected to be robust, with a focus on housing finance and retail products.
European shares fell on Friday and were set to end the week lower, as investors remained concerned about the lack of progress toward a resolution to the Middle East conflict, while also keeping a close watch on corporate earnings.
Metals major Hindustan Zinc on Friday declared a first interim dividend of Rs 11 per equity share for the ongoing financial year 2027, with the record date to determine the eligibility of shareholders being fixed on April 30.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg emphasizes that success stems from embracing risks and learning from failures. In a rapidly changing world, playing it safe leads to stagnation. Innovation requires experimentation and resilience.
Shriram Finance announced a strong financial performance for the March quarter. The company's standalone net profit surged 41% year-on-year to Rs 3,014 crore. Net Interest Income also saw a healthy increase. The NBFC recommended a final dividend of Rs 6 per share, bringing the total for FY26 to Rs 10.80 per share. Assets under Management grew by 15%.
Despite relative resilience in the broader smallcap index, several individual stocks have witnessed sharp corrections in CY26, falling up to 45%. The divergence highlights underlying weakness in select counters even as a few outperformers deliver strong gains, pointing to a highly stock-specific market environment.
Adani Green Q4 Results: Adani Green Energy announced impressive financial results for the March quarter. Net profit surged by 34.3% year-on-year. Revenue from operations also saw a healthy 16% jump, fueled by the addition of 5.1 GW of new capacity. The company's operational capacity expanded significantly, reaching 19.3 GW.
Hindustan Zinc Q4 Results: The Vedanta arm reported Q4 revenue of Rs 13,544 crore, up 49% from Rs 9,087 crore posted in the corresponding quarter of the previous financial year.
Polyester, which is made from oil derivatives, dominates the textile industry as it accounts for 59% of global fibre production. It is used in everything from dresses to athleisure wear.
Digital Realty Trust raised its annual funds from operations and revenue forecasts on Thursday, signaling strong demand for data center services driven by the boom in artificial intelligence.
SBI Funds Management Ltd. is preparing to launch its initial public offering as early as next week, aiming to raise up to $1.5 billion. The Indian asset manager plans to allocate roughly three-quarters of the issue to domestic investors and is exploring a pre-IPO placement of up to $350 million.
India faces severe economic challenges from the West Asia conflict. Disruptions affect oil, gas, and supply chains. Actual shortages are occurring, not just price hikes. Fertiliser shortages pose a future risk to agriculture and food inflation. India's growth is projected at 6.5%, aided by reduced US tariffs. The nation's focus on solar energy offers a buffer against such shocks.
SBI General Insurance delivered a strong FY26 performance, crossing Rs 15,000 crore in gross direct premium for the first time with 14.5% growth. Profit after tax rose 8.7% to Rs 553 crore, supported by robust expansion across health, motor, personal accident and fire insurance, along with improved underwriting metrics.
Nomura, Japan's largest investment bank, reported a record annual profit for the second consecutive year, driven by strong performance in its wholesale segment and domestic wealth management. Despite geopolitical risks, the firm sees no structural disruption to long-term growth factors for the Japanese market, such as overseas expansion and addressing a declining population.
Reliance Industries anticipates a subdued earnings report this quarter. The oil-to-chemicals segment faces pressure, impacting overall numbers. While retail and telecom offer stability, energy business challenges are expected to weigh down consolidated performance. Market participants will closely monitor the Nifty heavyweight's results.
Delhi Jal Board announced a five-hour long water supply disruption on April 24. Residents are advised to store water in advance, as several areas will be affected during this time.
Waaree Energies shares fell over 5% after the US imposed preliminary anti-dumping duties of up to 123% on solar imports from India, Indonesia and Laos. The move raises concerns for Indian exporters reliant on the US market, triggering investor worries despite ongoing global demand for renewable energy products.
Himadri Speciality Chemical shares surged to a 52-week high after strong Q4FY26 results and the launch of its first anode material facility in West Bengal. The rally added about Rs 3,500 crore to its market value, taking total market capitalisation to Rs 30,624 crore.
India's stock markets are reacting to West Asia news. Sanjeev Prasad of Kotak Institutional Equities warns of significant economic impacts. Two scenarios are presented: a 'bad' outcome with lingering pain and an 'ugly' outcome if conflict persists. Nifty 50 earnings may show resilience due to insulated sectors. However, prolonged conflict will impact economically sensitive companies.
