Asian stocks to fall as tech-led drop gains pace
Business | Updated: Feb 05, 2026
- Asian stocks set to fall as tech selloff deepens and investors rotate sectors
- Nasdaq 100 posts worst two-day drop since October, breaching key technical level
- US-listed Chinese firms and chipmakers see notable declines amid tech concerns
HDFC Life, ICICI Pru Life see distribution slowdown in Q4 of FY26
Business | Updated: Apr 21, 2026
- HDFC Life saw a 4 percent drop in banca channel in Q4 FY26
- ICICI Prudential’s agency channel fell 18% year-on-year
- Both insurers expect gradual recovery, not a sharp rebound
Iran crisis revives ethanol-diesel blending push after earlier failure; PMO weighs options
Business | Updated: Apr 21, 2026
- India rethinks ethanol-diesel mix over oil supply worries
- Pilot trials show ethanol-diesel blending is technically feasible
- States may adopt blending policy without central rollout
Avanti Feeds, Gokaldas Exports, others rise up to 5% as US initiates process to refund $166-bn reciprocal tariffs
Business | Updated: Apr 21, 2026
- Textile, seafood stocks gain up to 5% on US refund rollout
- US businesses can apply for tariff refunds via new CBP portal
- Supreme Court: Trump lacked authority to impose tariffs
Bengaluru-based QNu Labs eyes 1,000+ km quantum networks for army, navy after landmark demo
Business | Updated: Apr 21, 2026
- QNu Labs to deploy quantum networks over 1,000 km for defence.
- Quantum key distribution boosts security for Army and Navy.
- Banks and enterprises show rising interest in quantum security.
Why chasing last year’s market winners can backfire
Business | Updated: Apr 21, 2026
- Market segment winners change frequently and unpredictably
- Chasing last year's top performer often leads to disappointment
- Diversifying across large, mid, and small caps smooths returns
Former UP Congress chief Arun Kumar Singh dies at 85; Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge mourn demise
Business | Updated: Apr 21, 2026
- Former UP Congress chief Arun Kumar Singh dies at 85 in Prayagraj
- Congress leaders mourn Arun Kumar Singh's passing
- He served as UP cabinet minister and state Congress president
Tweaks to ease speculative offshore trading may not alter RBI's stance on NOP-INR soon
Business | Updated: Apr 21, 2026
- RBI eases some NDF curbs but keeps rupee NOP limits unchanged
- Geopolitical risks and high oil prices keep RBI cautious
- Rupee recovers 2 percent after earlier sharp depreciation
More NRIs buying life cover, Iran war triggers 35% monthly surge, shows Policybazaar data
Business | Updated: Apr 21, 2026
- NRI demand for term insurance from India has doubled in 2 years
- West Asia tensions drove a 35 percent monthly rise in purchases
- Younger NRIs aged 25-35 now make up 54 percent of total demand
Living on EMI? How having too many monthly instalments can leave your future income already spoken for
Business | Updated: Apr 21, 2026
- Multiple EMIs can strain income and limit financial flexibility
- Overdependence on EMIs hinders long-term financial goals
- Maintaining liquidity is key to achieving financial success
Hindustan Copper triples FY27 capex to Rs 1,422 crore to expand mining
Business | Updated: Apr 21, 2026
- Hindustan Copper to invest Rs 1,421.7 cr in FY27 expansion
- Capacity to rise from 3.81 MTPA to 12.2 MTPA by FY30
- Company targets Rs 1,568 crore PAT by FY30 with digital upgrades
Amit Shah in West Bengal: 'Will hang goons who threaten citizens upside down after May 5'
Business | Updated: Apr 21, 2026
- Amit Shah urges West Bengal to vote out Mamata Banerjee
- Promises Rs 3000 monthly aid for women and unemployed youth
- Shah pledges action on post-poll violence, Gorkha solution
HPCL expects no material impact to financials due to Rajasthan fire; stock rises 1.5%
Business | Updated: Apr 21, 2026
- HPCL shares rose 1.46% after reassuring investors post-fire.
- Rajasthan refinery fire contained; no significant damage reported
- Refinery inauguration by PM Modi postponed; new date awaited.
Groww uses 36% of IPO proceeds so far, sits on Rs 645 crore cash
Business | Updated: Apr 21, 2026
- Groww has used only 36 percent of its fresh issue proceeds.
- Shares of Groww rallied 44 percent since market debut.
- Groww's Q4 FY26 net profit rose 122 percent to Rs 686 crore.
Investing aggressively in your 20s can build wealth fast, but how much risk is too much?
Business | Updated: Apr 21, 2026
- Aggressive 20s investing hinges on your full finances
- Risk, cash flow, and discipline matter more than age
- Diversification and self-discipline are key for young investors
Capacity additions to drive power sector earnings even as demand remains subdued
Business | Updated: Apr 21, 2026
- Power demand growth slowed in FY26 despite robust capacity growth
- NTPC, JSW Energy to see revenue growth, but profits may fall
- BSE Power Index up 16.5 percent YTD, with mixed stock returns
How your bank can change loan terms over time and why borrowers often do not notice immediately
Business | Updated: Apr 21, 2026
- Loan terms can change due to rate benchmarks or lender policies
- Borrowers often miss changes as updates are sent via email or SMS
- Regularly reviewing loan statements helps avoid unexpected costs
RuPay rides UPI wave, nears 40% share in new credit cards, says report
Business | Updated: Apr 21, 2026
- RuPay nears 40 percent share in new credit card issuance in India
- Mass market customers prefer RuPay for UPI-linked payments
- Fintechs and RBI guidelines boost RuPay adoption across banks
Can parents claims tax breaks beyond Rs 50,000 under NPS Vatsalya?
Business | Updated: Apr 21, 2026
- NPS Vatsalya lets parents open NPS accounts for minors
- Combined NPS and Vatsalya contributions get Rs 50,000 deduction
- Deduction applies only under old tax regime, not the new one
Mazagon Dock, other defence shares rise up to 6% amid optimism over Rajnath Singh's 3-day visit to Germany
Business | Updated: Apr 21, 2026
- Defence shares rose up to 6% amid Rajnath Singh's Germany visit
- India and Germany to sign defence industrial cooperation roadmap
- Talks include co-production, AI, drones, and submarine deals
India's economy projected to grow at 6.4% this year: United Nations
Business | Updated: Apr 21, 2026
- India's economy to grow 6.4% in 2026 and 6.6% in 2027
- India led greenfield FDI in Asia-Pacific with $50 billion in 2025
- US tariffs and remittance tax may impact India's exports, inflows
Dhan parent Raise Financial acquires algo-trading platform Stratzy in cash-and-stock deal
Business | Updated: Apr 21, 2026
- Raise buys algo-trading platform Stratzy in cash-stock deal
- Stratzy to be wholly owned subsidiary, stay independent
- Raise to broaden algorithmic investing for retail users
Petrol, diesel prices today, April 21: Any change in fuel rates today? Check latest prices in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai
Business | Updated: Apr 21, 2026
- Fuel prices unchanged in major Indian cities
- Delhi petrol at Rs 94.77, diesel at Rs 87.67 per litre
- Fuel prices stable despite global crude oil market volatility
Bitcoin surge past $76K on strong institutional demand; key cues investors should look for
Business | Updated: Apr 21, 2026
- Bitcoin trades near $76,000, up 1.49% amid market volatility
- Institutional demand rises as Strategy buys 34,164 BTC
- Major cryptos follow Bitcoin; RaveDAO surges over 130%
Bank Nifty, PSU, private indices jump over 1% amid broad-based buying; Axis Bank, ICICI Bank, among top movers
Business | Updated: Apr 21, 2026
- Banking stocks led market gains as crude prices eased
- Nifty Bank index rose 1.09 percent, outperforming benchmarks
- Axis Bank, ICICI Bank, and PSU banks posted notable gains
Nestle India shares rise 1.87% ahead of Q4 FY26 results today; Volumes, margins in focus
Business | Updated: Apr 21, 2026
- Nestle India shares rise ahead of Q4 FY26 results announcement
- Revenue seen up 13.5%, profit up 12.7% year-on-year
- Growth driven by strong domestic volume and export gains
What 20 years of gold performance tells us about portfolio diversification
Business | Updated: Apr 21, 2026
- Gold smooths portfolio volatility and reduces drawdowns.
- Adding 10-25 percent gold improves risk-adjusted returns.
- Gold works best as a stabilizer, not a primary growth driver.
PNB Housing shares rise 8% as Q4 net profit jumps 19% to Rs 656 crore
Business | Updated: Apr 21, 2026
- PNB Housing Q4 profit rises 19% to Rs 656 cr on loan demand
- Gross NPAs improved to 0.93% from 1.08% last year
- Board recommends Rs 8 dividend per share for FY26
HCL Tech share price in green before Q4 results today; Guidance key for street
Business | Updated: Apr 21, 2026
- HCL Tech shares rise ahead of Q4 FY26 earnings announcement
- Analysts expect mixed results with annual growth but weak quarter
- Margins pressured by wage hikes and soft software demand
Why disclosing foreign ESOPs in ITR matters: Here is the recent ITAT ruling
Business | Updated: Apr 21, 2026
- ITAT: non-disclosure of foreign ESOP shares a technical breach
- Penalty of Rs 10 lakh under Black Money Act was set aside
- Tribunal found no intent to conceal assets or evade taxes