RBI defers acquisition finance implementation by three months to July 1

RBI defers acquisition finance implementation by three months to July 1

Business | Updated: Apr 01, 2026

  • RBI defers acquisition finance guidelines to July 1, 2026
  • Loan cap vs securities set at Rs 10 lakh per person
  • Acquisition finance now covers mergers and amalgamations
What Tim Cook told Apple staff after appointing John Ternus as new CEO

What Tim Cook told Apple staff after appointing John Ternus as new CEO

Business | Updated: Apr 21, 2026

  • John Ternus named Apple CEO, succeeding Tim Cook on Sept. 1
  • Tim Cook becomes executive chairman, remains at Apple
  • Tom Marieb to lead hardware engineering as Ternus transitions
Trade Spotlight: How should you trade PB Fintech, Tata Power, KFin Technologies, Apar Industries, Acutaas Chemicals, and others on April 21?

Trade Spotlight: How should you trade PB Fintech, Tata Power, KFin Technologies, Apar Industries, Acutaas Chemicals, and others on April 21?

Business | Updated: Apr 21, 2026

  • Experts advise betting on top 9 trading ideas for April 21 including PB Fintech, Tata Power, KFin Technologies, Apar Industries, Acutaas Chemicals
Citi sees oil at $110 if Hormuz disruption lasts another month

Citi sees oil at $110 if Hormuz disruption lasts another month

Business | Updated: Apr 21, 2026

  • Oil could hit $110 if Hormuz traffic stays blocked for a month
  • Citi warns global oil inventories may hit 8-year lows by June
  • Ceasefire won’t speed oil stock rebuild: over 2 years needed
Stocks to Watch Today: PNB Housing Finance, NELCO, Ugro Capital, TVS Motor, JSW Steel, Apeejay Surrendra, Indosolar in focus on 21 April

Stocks to Watch Today: PNB Housing Finance, NELCO, Ugro Capital, TVS Motor, JSW Steel, Apeejay Surrendra, Indosolar in focus on 21 April

Business | Updated: Apr 21, 2026

  • Stocks in Focus on April 21: PNB Housing Finance, NELCO, Ugro Capital, Indosolar, SML Mahindra, TVS Motor Company, JSW Steel, RPP Infra Projects, Vedanta
India broadens Russian shipping insurance access to secure oil shipments

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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