Fractal Analytics, Aye Finance to launch IPOs next week
Business | Updated: Feb 03, 2026
- Fractal and Aye Finance to announce IPO price bands on February 4
- Fractal targets over Rs 2,800 crore in IPO, reduced from Rs 4,900 crore plan.
- Aye Finance provides loans to MSMEs and is backed by major global investors
India broadens Russian shipping insurance access to secure oil shipments
Business | Updated: Apr 21, 2026
- India expands approved Russian marine insurers from 8 to 11
- Major Russian insurers get approval until 2027 or 2030
- Move aims to secure oil imports amid Western sanctions on Russia
FIIs net sell Rs 1,060 crore in equities, DII net buy Rs 2,967-crore shares on April 20
Business | Updated: Apr 20, 2026
- FIIs net sell Rs 1,060 crore in equities on April 20
- DII net buy Rs 2,967 crore in equities on Monday
- For 2026, FIIs have been net sellers of shares worth Rs 2.13 lakh crore
Trade Setup for April 21: Top 15 things to know before the opening bell as ceasefire deadline approaches
Business | Updated: Apr 20, 2026
- Nifty needs to break decisively above 24,500 for sharp upmove toward 24,800
- Until then, consolidation likely to continue, with immediate support at 24,200
- 24,100–24,000 likely to be crucial support levels
HCP Investments sells 7.45% stake in Ind-Swift Laboratories in three days
Business | Updated: Apr 20, 2026
- HCP Investments sells 0.8% stake Ind-Swift Laboratories
- GDN Ventures offloads 0.51% stake in HEG
- Infinity Investors India buys 2 lakh shares in Hilltone Software and Gases
Shepherd’s Hill begins spotting opportunities after holding over 50% cash for 18 months
Business | Updated: Apr 20, 2026
- Shepherd’s Hill held over 50% cash amid high market valuations
- Firm now sees value in stable, capital-light, and stressed firms
- Emphasis on safety margin and cautious position sizing
Haryana drug regulator busts fake Mounjaro racket, seizes Rs 70‑lakh stock in Gurugram
Business | Updated: Apr 20, 2026
- Fake Mounjaro injections worth ₹70 lakh seized in Gurugram
- Haryana authorities busted a counterfeit drugs racket
- Eli Lilly confirms products are counterfeit and supports probe
IFSCA registers the first foreign Family Investment Fund
Business | Updated: Apr 20, 2026
- IFSCA okays first foreign family fund in GIFT City
- UK-linked Poornam Asset Management approved under new rules
- Move boosts GIFT City's status as a global private wealth hub
Over ₹1 lakh crore tax hammer looms over online gaming cos as they await final verdict
Business | Updated: Apr 20, 2026
- Supreme Court verdict on online gaming tax expected by late April
- Over Rs 1.44 lakh crore in tax demands at stake for gaming firms
- Court's decision may impact future of online gaming regulations
Vedanta says scheme for demerger of company to be effective May 1
Business | Updated: Apr 20, 2026
- Vedanta demerger effective May 1, creating five listed entities
- Shareholders to get one share in each new entity for each held
- Vedanta Aluminium to receive company's BALCO shares
Core sector contracts 0.4% in March, weakest showing since August 2024
Business | Updated: Apr 20, 2026
- Core sector output down 0.4% in March, first drop since August
- Fertiliser output plunged 24.6 percent, worst since series began.
- Steel and natural gas output grew, but overall momentum slowed.
How to move from simply saving money to actually building long-term wealth effectively
Business | Updated: Apr 20, 2026
- Saving alone doesn't lead to financial independence
- Investing savings is key for long-term wealth creation
- Consistent investing and goal-setting help build wealth
India, South Korea to fast-track CEPA upgrade, target 18% growth to double trade by 2030
Business | Updated: Apr 20, 2026
- India, South Korea to fast-track and upgrade CEPA trade pact
- Goal set to double bilateral trade to $50 billion by 2030
- Korean industrial hub in India planned to boost investment
RBI eases some restrictions on rupee trades, withdraws offshore derivative curbs
Business | Updated: Apr 20, 2026
- RBI eases restrictions on forex dealers in offshore NDF market
- Dealers can now offer rupee derivatives to all users
- Banks must cap daily net open rupee positions at $100m
Technical View: Nifty needs breakout above 24,500 for sharp rally, consolidation likely until then; Bank Nifty faces key hurdle at 57,100
Business | Updated: Apr 20, 2026
- 24,500 expected to be key resistance zone for Nifty 50
- Decisive move above 24,500 can open door 24,700–24,800 levels
- Immediate crucial support seen at 24,100–24,000
Why India can make nuclear-powered submarines but not commercial cruise-liners? Decoding New Delhi's shipbuilding paradox
Business | Updated: Apr 20, 2026
- India holds under 1% of global commercial shipbuilding
- China, South Korea control 80% of global shipbuilding
- India announced major reforms to boost its shipbuilding sector
How to build wealth successfully when your income is irregular or unpredictable each month
Business | Updated: Apr 20, 2026
- Budget with modest income estimates to prevent money stress
- Keep larger cash reserves to handle income volatility
- Invest a set percentage of income instead of fixed amounts
Personal loan, BNPL, EMIs: how to manage multiple debts smartly
Business | Updated: Apr 20, 2026
- Set up auto-debits or align due dates to ease repayment tracking.
- Close high-interest or small loans first to reduce overall costs.
- Consolidate loans only if it lowers your interest burden.
Chivas Regal, Absolut vodka maker Pernod Ricard is said to begin IPO process for India unit: Report
Business | Updated: Apr 20, 2026
- Pernod Ricard prepares for possible IPO of its India business
- Goldman Sachs, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas advise IPO
- No final decision made yet; timing and details may change
Pharma Q4 preview: Domestic business offset US pain, higher freight costs may hit margins
Business | Updated: Apr 20, 2026
- Domestic growth offsets weak US generics for pharma in Q4FY26
- Loss of Revlimid exclusivity hits Dr. Reddy’s, Cipla, Zydus
- Higher freight costs from West Asia conflict pressure margins
Rupee falls most in a week as traders brace for US-Iran ceasefire expiry
Business | Updated: Apr 20, 2026
- Rupee logs steepest one-day fall in a week amid Mideast tensions
- High oil prices and foreign outflows add pressure on the rupee
- US-Iran ceasefire uncertainty raises risks for India's economy
How to structure your finances sensibly if you do not fully trust the stock market
Business | Updated: Apr 20, 2026
- Conservative investors can focus on low-risk, fixed-income assets
- Emergency funds and insurance strengthen financial stability
- Diversifying assets helps balance safety and long-term growth
Taking Stock: Markets end flat amid US-Iran ceasefire uncertainty
Business | Updated: Apr 20, 2026
- Sensex and Nifty ended flat amid volatility and profit booking
- Nearly 200 BSE stocks hit 52-week highs despite market swings
- Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy surged 9% on new orders
Can a will supersede a nomination in gratuity and EPF? Here's what you should know
Business | Updated: Apr 20, 2026
- A nominee receives funds but is not the legal owner.
- A will overrides nomination in deciding asset ownership.
- Update nominations and wills to avoid family disputes.
Family, money, and future: How to prepare for life’s key moments with confidence
Business | Updated: Apr 20, 2026
- Families face complex financial choices due to global trends
- Plan finances early for marriage, kids, and housing
- Sound decisions build family stability and future confidence
Apple withholds data in India antitrust case, CCI sets final hearing
Business | Updated: Apr 20, 2026
- Apple failed to submit financial data to India's antitrust body
- CCI set a final hearing date for Apple penalty on May 21
- Apple faces possible fine up to $38 billion if found guilty
Bharat maritime pool: How it shields ships amid Hormuz blockade
Business | Updated: Apr 20, 2026
- Cabinet approves Rs 12,980-crore Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool
- BMIP ensures insurance for Indian ships amid global tensions
- Pool covers war risks, cargo loss, and third-party liabilities
How Gulf states became Wall Street’s lifeline in 2008 and why the script is changing
Business | Updated: Apr 20, 2026
- UAE discusses possible US dollar swap line amid Iran tensions
- Talks seek to shield UAE economy from conflict-driven shocks
- Gulf sovereign funds played key roles in 2008 financial crisis
Smaller ships in big demand as Strait of Hormuz blockade continues
Business | Updated: Apr 20, 2026
- Oil traders shift to smaller tankers amid Hormuz blockade risks
- Aframax and Suezmax ships favored for lower risk and costs
- More voyages needed, causing supply bottlenecks for refiners
Digital payment disputes: When your bank has to refund you and when it won’t
Business | Updated: Apr 20, 2026
- Failed UPI payments are usually reversed within a few days.
- Report unauthorized transactions within 3 days for max protection
- Banks may not refund if you approved a scam transaction yourself.