Gold set for second weekly loss on reduced rate cut bets, higher dollar, yields
Business | Updated: Mar 13, 2026
- Gold set for second weekly loss despite slight Friday gains
- Surging oil prices and strong dollar pressure gold prices
- Asian equities and silver also face weekly losses
Stocks to Watch Today: HCL Tech, Tata Elxsi, 360 ONE WAM, PNC Infratech, Aurobindo Pharma, BEML, Pine Labs, Sunteck Realty in focus on 22 April
Business | Updated: Apr 22, 2026
- Stocks in Focus, April 22: HCL Technologies, Tata Elxsi, Cyient DLM, 360 ONE WAM, Persistent Systems, Sunteck Realty, PNC Infratech, Aurobindo Pharma, BEML, Hindustan Zinc
Meta to start capturing employee mouse movements, keystrokes for AI training data
Business | Updated: Apr 22, 2026
- Meta to track US employees' computer activity for AI training
- New tool logs mouse, clicks, keystrokes, and screen snapshots
- Data used only to train AI models, not for performance reviews
Iran's Khamenei issues fresh threats ahead of ceasefire end: 'Ready to bring enemy to its knees'
Business | Updated: Apr 22, 2026
- Iran threatens US and Israeli forces with navy and drone attacks
- Tensions rise as US enforces naval blockade on Iranian shipping
- Peace talks stalled; Iran yet to respond to US negotiation terms
HDFC Life reappoints Vibha Padalkar as MD & CEO; IRDAI nod pending over 15-year cap clarity
Business | Updated: Apr 21, 2026
- HDFC Life reappoints Vibha Padalkar as MD and CEO for five years
- Her new term starts September 12, 2026, pending approvals
- IRDAI clarified the 15-year CEO cap applies only to CEO tenure
The US has a chance to rival China in rush for longer-lasting batteries
Business | Updated: Apr 21, 2026
- US and Europe see opportunity in long-duration energy storage
- China leads in battery scale; US develops diverse technologies
- Long-duration storage is vital for reliable renewable energy
Texas oil pipes are running all-out to supply war-driven overseas demand
Business | Updated: Apr 21, 2026
- Permian Basin pipeline flows hit record highs amid export demand
- Pipelines to Corpus Christi run at 102% of capacity
- US crude stockpiles fall as exports reach new highs
Trump encourages companies not to seek tariff refunds
Business | Updated: Apr 21, 2026
- Trump warns he'll remember firms not seeking tariff refunds
- Supreme Court struck down Trump's broad use of tariffs
- Refund requests could total over $160 billion for importers
Trump urges judge not to let Jamie Dimon ‘escape’ JPMorgan lawsuit
Business | Updated: Apr 21, 2026
- Trump alleges JPMorgan CEO Dimon blacklisted him after Jan. 6
- JPMorgan seeks to move Trump's lawsuit from Florida to New York
- Judge to decide if case stays in Florida or moves to New York
HCLTech conducts ‘ACE’ audits on its POSH channels amid TCS Nashik row
Business | Updated: Apr 21, 2026
- HCLTech audits POSH processes independently after TCS row
- Q4 net profit rises 4% to Rs 4,488 crore, missing estimates
- FY27 growth guidance cut to 1-4% YoY in constant currency
Trade Setup for April 22: Top 15 things to know before the opening bell with Iran talks in focus as ceasefire deadline nears
Business | Updated: Apr 22, 2026
- Sustainable move beyond 24,800 is required to regain strong momentum in Nifty 50
- Immediate crucial support seen at 24,400
- Fall below 24,400 could open door for 24,200–24,000 levels
How gold loans really work and what lenders don’t highlight
Business | Updated: Apr 21, 2026
- Gold loans give fast cash with little paperwork, low checks
- Hidden fees and varying repayment options can raise total costs
- Missed payments risk losing gold with emotional value
Oil prices climb 5% after Trump says he does not want to extend Iran ceasefire
Business | Updated: Apr 22, 2026
- Oil up 3% after Trump signals Iran ceasefire’s end
- US seized Iran-linked tanker as Strait of Hormuz traffic slowed
- Russia to stop Druzhba oil exports to Germany from May 1
Citius Transnet Investment Trust IPO sees over 20x subscription on day 3; listing likely scheduled next week
Business | Updated: Apr 21, 2026
- Citius Transnet Investment Trust IPO sees 20.43 times subscription in three days
- Institutional investors portion subscribed 23.21 times, non-institutional investors 17.09 times
- IPO unit allotment will be finalised by April 24, trading in Citius Transnet units to commence on April 29
Kevin Warsh pledges Fed independence but dodges questions on rates
Business | Updated: Apr 21, 2026
- Kevin Warsh pledges Fed independence if confirmed as chair
- Warsh urges new Fed inflation framework, offers scant detail
- Confirmation unclear amid ongoing DOJ probe of Fed renovations
Garment workers protest in Ranchi over delayed salaries, HR blames US tariffs
Business | Updated: Apr 21, 2026
- Over 1,000 garment workers protest in Ranchi over unpaid salaries
- Company blames US tariffs for delayed payments to 2,400 workers
- Management promises to clear dues and hold talks with workers
HCLTech flags 2-3% AI deflation, bets on new AI services to offset hit
Business | Updated: Apr 21, 2026
- AI adoption is reducing deal values in HCLTech's core services
- HCLTech sees 2-3 percent annual deflation from AI efficiencies
- Advanced AI now generates $620M in yearly revenue
Lack of encumbrance-free land, approval delays leading to slowdown in highway awards: Crisil
Business | Updated: Apr 21, 2026
- Crisil says slow road awards due to land and approval delays
- Road project awards fell from 12,000 km in FY23 to below 8,000 km
- Asset sales, budget aid to spur infrastructure growth
Vedanta's plea indirectly challenges commercial wisdom of CoC: Adani to NCLAT
Business | Updated: Apr 21, 2026
- Adani says RP's info requests from bidders were not irregular
- Evaluation metrics were disclosed and accepted by all bidders
- Vedanta's addendum bid was not considered after process closure
EV leasing platform Drivn signs pact with Energy In Motion for 1,000 EV trucks
Business | Updated: Apr 21, 2026
- Drivn and EIM to deploy 1,000 electric trucks across India
- Partnership offers leasing, financing, and energy support
- Focus on reducing barriers for fleet operators switching to EVs
Mehul Telecom IPO attracts 42x subscription on final day; check allotment, listing dates
Business | Updated: Apr 21, 2026
- Mehul Telecom IPO sees nearly 42x subscription on final day
- Company raising Rs 27.73 crore via IPO of 28.29 lakh shares
- Mehul Telecom shares to trade on BSE SME effective April 24
Fidelity Securities Fund buys Rs 309 crore worth shares in Onesource Specialty Pharma
Business | Updated: Apr 22, 2026
- Fidelity Securities Fund buys Rs 309 crore worth shares in Onesource Specialty Pharma
- Thakkar Vardhilal Shivrambhai exits Shringar House of Mangalsutra
- Meghna Agarwal acquires nearly 1% stake in Shyam Telecom
HCLTech slashes full year growth guidance to 1-4% YoY in constant currency for FY27
Business | Updated: Apr 21, 2026
- HCLTech cuts FY27 revenue growth guidance to 1-4 percent YoY
- FY26 revenue grew 3.9 percent, missing earlier guidance
- Interim dividend of Rs 24 per share declared, payable May 5, 2026
No decision yet on India unit listing; exploring strategic options to boost value: Pernod Ricard
Business | Updated: Apr 21, 2026
- Pernod Ricard says no decision yet on India unit's listing
- Company continues to explore options to boost shareholder value
- India is Pernod Ricard's largest market by volume globally
India ramps up PNG adoption with over 5 lakh new connections
Business | Updated: Apr 21, 2026
- Over 5.01 lakh new PNG connections gasified since March 2026
- Over 5.68 lakh consumers sought new PNG connections
- LPG users urged to shift to PNG amid supply disruptions
Oil Ministry team probes Pachpadra refinery fire in Rajasthan; HPCL sees no material impact
Business | Updated: Apr 21, 2026
- A fire broke out at HPCL Rajasthan Refinery on April 20
- No casualties reported; fire quickly controlled and contained
- Refinery inauguration postponed; probe team sent to investigate
Bain Capital and CPPIB in final leg of RMZ Group’s $500mn - $750mn fund raise
Business | Updated: Apr 21, 2026
- Bain Capital and CPPIB vie to invest $500-750 mn in RMZ Group
- RMZ aims to expand offices, data centres, and retail hospitality
- RMZ plans an IPO 12-18 months after the fund raise
FIIs net sell Rs 1,919 crore in equities, DII net buy Rs 2,221-crore shares on April 21
Business | Updated: Apr 21, 2026
- FIIs net sold Rs 1,919 crore, DIIs net bought Rs 2,221 crore.
- Nifty gained 0.9% as all sectoral indices ended in the green.
- India-US trade talks and defence deals with Germany progress.
South Korean steel major Posco set to return to Odisha after 2 decades: Govt
Business | Updated: Apr 21, 2026
- Posco to set up greenfield steel plant in Odisha with JSW Group
- JSW and Posco sign joint venture for Dhenkanal steel plant
- Project to bring major investment and job opportunities to Odisha
Moody's Ratings trims India's FY27 growth forecast to 6%
Business | Updated: Apr 21, 2026
- Moody's: long energy woes may widen India's trade gap
- Brent crude up 31% since US-Israel-Iran war, raising import costs
- Moody's cuts India's 2027 GDP growth forecast to 6% from 6.8%