14/04/26, Gold & Silver prices speculation

Gold rate in India began the week on a weaker note on April 13, 2026, reversing the gains on the occassion of Puthandu, Pohela Boishakh, Vaisakhi and Vishu 2026. Despite strong seasonal buying, prices softened in the latest trading session as global cues and macroeconomic factors weighed on sentiment.

Gold Rate in India: Check Latest 22K, 24K & 18K Gold Prices Per Gram on Puthandu, Pohela Boishakh, Vaisakhi and Vishu 2026

24 Karat Gold Rate Today in India

The price of 24K gold declined by Rs 38 to Rs 15,246 per gram, compared to Rs 15,284 in the previous session. Similarly, 22K gold slipped by Rs 35 to Rs 13,975 per gram from Rs 14,010.

For larger quantities, 24K gold is priced at Rs 1,52,460 per 10 grams and Rs 15,24,600 per 100 grams, marking a drop of Rs 380 and Rs 3,800 respectively.

22 Karat Gold Rate Today in India

Meanwhile, 22K gold stands at Rs 1,39,750 per 10 grams and Rs 13,97,500 per 100 grams.

18 Karat Gold Rate Today in India

In the lower purity segment, 18K gold also witnessed a decline, falling Rs 29 to Rs 11,434 per gram. Prices for 10 grams and 100 grams of 18K gold are currently at Rs 1,14,340 and Rs 11,43,400 respectively.

MCX Gold Rate Trends

On the derivatives front, gold futures for June delivery on the Multi-Commodity Exchange (MCX) fell sharply during intraday trade. Prices dropped by as much as 0.8%, or Rs 1,195, hitting an intraday low of Rs 1,51,457 per 10 grams. The decline indicates cautious sentiment among traders amid evolving global developments.

Spot Gold Price Trends

In the international market, spot gold prices also edged lower, slipping toward $4,700 an ounce on Monday. The dip comes after last week's gains, as investors reassess risk amid geopolitical tensions and economic signals.

Inflation and Global Tensions Weigh on Bullion Prices

India's retail inflation, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), rose slightly to 3.40% in March 2026 from 3.21% in February. The uptick in inflation has added another layer of complexity to the gold market, influencing expectations around interest rates and monetary policy.

At the same time, geopolitical tensions escalated after the United States announced plans to blockade the Strait of Hormuz following unsuccessful weekend talks with Iran. The move has heightened concerns over a potential global energy crisis, adding volatility to commodity markets, including gold.

Gold Rate Prediction: Check Expert's View

"Gold prices fell after marking a weekly gain as US -Iran talks fail over the weekend and escalation around the strait of Hormuz increase. While sentiment improved after U.S. President Trump announced a temporary truce, lingering uncertainties around the durability of the agreement," said Manav Modi, Commodities Analyst, Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd.

"As a result, gold remains caught between geopolitical support and macroeconomic headwinds, with price action driven by inflation trends, interest rate expectations and ongoing developments in the Middle East conflict," he added.

Report by Harshika Yadav of goodreturns.in

14/04/26, Asian markets today

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 Asian markets opened higher on Tuesday, April 14, buoyed by optimism that a potential agreement between Washington and Tehran could still be reached, even as the US continues to block Iranian shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.

MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan rose 1% in early Asian trading. Japan's Nikkei 225 and South Korea's Kospi each advanced by over 2%.

Australia's S&P/ASX 200 gained 0.88%, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng index futures were last at 25,924, compared with the previous close of 25,660.85, on Tuesday.

Meanwhile, the Indian stock market will remain closed for trading on Tuesday on the account of Ambedkar Jayanti.

US-Iran war ceasefire talks

Market rally came after Trump claimed that Iran had approached his administration for possible peace negotiations, even as the US moved ahead with a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz in the seventh week of the conflict. With Tehran yet to confirm any further talks, investors remain cautious, wary of fresh volatility amid lingering escalation risks.

The US announced on Monday that it had begun blocking ships from entering or leaving Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz, in a bid to increase pressure on Iran to reopen the crucial oil transit route after peace talks collapsed over the weekend. The blockade came into force at 10 a.m. ET.

Iranian officials pushed back, warning that the US action would only drive global energy prices higher.

"Enjoy the current pump figures. With the so-called 'blockade', Soon you'll be nostalgic for $4-$5 gas," Iran's parliamentary speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, said in a post on X.

US stock market today

Overnight on Wall Street, futures linked to the S&P 500 were largely unchanged. S&P 500 futures edged up 0.06%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures gained 10 points, or 0.02%, and Nasdaq-100 futures advanced around 0.2%.

On Monday, the S&P 500 climbed as investors remained hopeful of a potential agreement between the U.S. and Iran. The benchmark index rose 1.02% to close at 6,886.24, marking its highest level since before the conflict began.

The Nasdaq Composite increased 1.23% to finish at 23,183.74, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 301.68 points, or 0.63%, to settle at 48,218.25.

Meanwhile, the dollar slipped to a one-and-a-half-month low of 98.328 against a basket of currencies on Tuesday, as improving risk appetite reduced demand for the safe-haven currency. The euro inched up 0.05% to $1.1764, and the British pound climbed to a more than six-week high of $1.3514.

Disclaimer: This Report  is for educational purposes only. Please consult with an investment advisor before making any investment decisions.

14/04/26, Market Holiday

13/04/26, MCX Gold Falls 1% where Silver falls 2.50%

Gold futures for delivery in June declined as much as 0.8% or ₹1,195 to touch an intraday low of ₹1,51,457 per 10 grams on the Multi-Commodity Exchange (MCX) on Monday, April 13, compared to the closing price of ₹1,52,652 per 10 grams in the previous session.

At around 2:46 PM, the contract was trading 0.62% or ₹942 lower at ₹1,52,144 per 10 grams in lots of 7,692, as precious metal prices witnessed heightened volatility amid the collapse of US-Iran negotiations, keeping the sentiments fragile.

Over the past week, the yellow metal futures contracts closed 2% higher, for the third consecutive week.

Similarly, silver futures for expiry in May slumped as much as 2.5% or ₹6,084 to hit the session's low of ₹2,37,190 per kilogram on the MCX, in comparison to the close of ₹2,43,274 per kilogram on Friday.

The white metal contract stood at ₹2,38,490 per kilogram, marking a 1.97% or ₹4,784 drop at the time of writing in business transactions of 5,769 lots. It closed nearly 5% higher over the past week, ending in the positive territory for the third consecutive week.

The MCX will observe a partial holiday tomorrow, Tuesday, April 14, on the occasion of Ambedkar Jayanti. This means that while the domestic exchange will be closed for the morning session ( 9 AM to 5 PM), it will reopen for the evening session starting at 5 PM.

International gold, silver prices

COMEX gold futures for delivery in June dropped as much as 3.37% to hit an intraday low of $4,626 per troy ounce on Monday, compared to the closing price of $4,787.40 per troy ounce in the previous trading session. At the time of writing, it was trading 0.90% higher at $4,744.40 per troy ounce.

COMEX silver contracts for expiry in May declined as much as 5.14% to touch the day's low of $72.545 per ounce, from the close of $76.48 per ounce on Friday. It stood at $74.62 per ounce, down by 2.43% at the time of writing.

Why are gold, silver prices falling

Prices of gold and silver fell on Monday, April 13, as the US-Iran ceasefire talks fell through over the weekend.

In the aftermath of the failed negotiations, US President Donald Trump said that the United States was planning on blockading the Strait of Hormuz. These developments sent crude oil prices over the $100 per barrel (bbl) mark.

Market participants will also closely monitor the talks between Israel and Lebanon scheduled for next week in the US.

Besides the developments related to the war in West Asia, investors will be on the lookout for the release of a plethora of macroeconomic indicator data from across the globe this week.

Investors will track the US Producer Price Index (PPI), crude oil prices, speeches from several US Federal Reserve officials, Chinese economic data on trade, investments, etc., along with inflation numbers from Eurozone economies.

Furthermore, investors will also monitor India's Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation data, set for release early this week.

source: Upstox 

13/04/26, LIC bonus issue 2026

The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) on Monday, April 13, said in its exchange filing that its board has approved the issuance of bonus equity shares in the proportion of 1:1.

This means that the shareholders will get one fully paid-up equity share of ₹10 each for every one fully paid-up equity share of ₹10 each held by the members of the corporation as of the record date.

1:1 bonus issue: A little detail

A bonus issue in the proportion of 1:1 means that a company gives one additional (free) equity share for every one share already held by its shareholders.

In simple terms, if an investor owns 100 shares, they will receive 100 extra shares at no cost, taking their total holding to 200 shares.

These bonus shares are issued by capitalising the company's reserves, so while the number of shares increases, the overall investment value typically remains the same initially, as the share price adjusts proportionately.

LIC Bonus Issue: Key Details

Total number of shares proposed to be issued The company will issue approximately 632,49,97,701 equity shares of face value ₹10 each, aggregating to around ₹6,324.99 crore.

Source of bonus issue The bonus shares will be issued out of the company's Reserves & Surplus available as of December 31, 2025.

Share capital details (Pre and Post Bonus Issue)

• Authorised Share Capital ₹25,000 crore, divided into 2,500,00,00,000 equity shares of ₹10 each

• Pre-Bonus Paid-up Capital ₹6,324.99 crore, comprising 632,49,97,701 equity shares of ₹10 each

• Post-Bonus Paid-up Capital ₹12,649.99 crore, comprising 1,264,99,95,402 equity shares of ₹10 each.

Shares of LIC ended at ₹803.65 apiece on the NSE on Monday, up 0.66%. The company announced the bonus issue later in the evening.

About LIC

Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), a public sector enterprise, is India's largest insurance company. It is the country's largest institutional investor with total assets under management (AUMs) worth over ₹57 lakh crore as of late 2025/early 2026.

LIC was formed on September 1, 1956, after the Parliament of India passed the Life Insurance Corporation Act on June 19, 1956. It had total assets of ₹411 crore and 51 lakh policies in force that year.

In May 2022, LIC launched its public issue. The shares got listed on the stock exchanges on May 17, 2022.

LIC offers a wide variety of products that fulfil the needs of different customer segments of society. Its products include insurance plans, pension plans, unit-linked plans (ULIPs), micro-insurance plans, withdrawn plans, and health insurance plans.

source: Upstox 

13/04/26, Month on Month performance

 The headline index Nifty 50 has fallen for the past four months, tumbling 15% given the ongoing geopolitical crisis, exodus of foreign investors, and soaring crude prices. However, the four consecutive months of a fall might be a solid contra-indicator, implying that the index's fortunes in April may fare better.

According to DSP's latest Netra report, the Nifty 50 has only recorded seven instances of decline lasting four months or longer. The longest was an eight month run from September 1994 to April 1995.

The brokerage's report also added that the longer the fall, the smarter the rebound usually is. "Across the seven completed cases, the average return was 12.2% over 3 months, 22.4% over 6 months, and 40.7% over 1 year, while the median return was 13.9%, 17.0%, and 20.8% respectively," said DSP.

The brokerage also noted that the gap between average and median, especially over six months and one year, suggests that a few very strong rebounds lifted the average, while the median gives a cleaner sense of the more typical outcome. "In short, these four month losing streaks have been rare, but once they ended, forward returns were usually favourable," said the Netra note.

Why have markets fallen for four consecutive months?

Not just India, but there's been a selloff in global equity markets as a result of the ongoing West Asia conflict. Further, a weakening rupee, and worries about what elevated crude prices could do to India's growth and corporate earnings, all of which has kept FPIs on edge, leading to record selling in March. India has delivered poor earnings growth and returns relative to other markets, both developed and emerging, over the past eighteen months.

Additionally, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has led to a spike in crude prices, sending the commodity soaring past the $100/bbl mark. This has raised concerns on India's oil bill and fiscal standing, as India is a net energy importer.

 However, in April, conversations surrounding a ceasefire, coupled with value-buying, have lifted markets. Even as the Nifty 50 and broader markets are seeing selling pressure today, as a result of stuttering peace talks between US and Iran, the headline index is still up over six percent for the month so far.

Even as markets are higher in April, the ongoing uncertainty and volatility on the geopolitical front could temper gains, so investors should tread carefully.

Report by Zora Springwala of Money Control

13/04/26, The Stock Market on Monday could be heavily impacted with the failed talks between the US and Iran in Pakistan, analysts are of the view.

The West Asia conflict, crude oil prices are also expected to could weigh heavily on investors’ sentiments.

A top Iranian official said on Sunday confirmed to talks between Tehran and Washington did not yield any positive results due to “excessive demands” made by the American side. However, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei, emphasised that “diplomacy never ends”.

Commenting on the outcome of the talks, US Vice President JD Vance, who led the American delegation, said the discussions failed to reach a peace deal as citing Tehran was not willing to forgo its nuclear programme as one of the key sticking points.

The Indian Stock Markets had surged last week as US-Iran announced ceasefire and a sharp decline in crude oil prices, which dropped below the USD 100 mark. Last week, the Sensex soared 4,230.7 points and the NSE Nifty rallied 1,337.5.

The impact of inconclusive US-Iran talks on Stock Market

“The Nifty-50 enters the upcoming week at a critical inflexion point. After staging a sharp recovery and reclaiming the 24,000 mark, the market had begun to reflect cautious optimism,” Hariprasad K, Research Analyst and founder, Livelong Wealth, told PTI.

The expert said with talks between the United States and Iran yielding no positive result, it has materially altered the near-term outlook.

“With negotiations ending without a resolution, markets are now bracing for a return of volatility that characterised earlier phases of the conflict,” he said.

Stock Market investors awaiting Q4 Results, inflation data

Stock Market investors would also keep a close watch on the inflation data announcements, Q4 corporate results of domestic companies and trading buying and selling activities of foreign institutional investors.

Ajit Mishra - SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd, said the Q4 results season is on and market players would be awaiting the financial performance of the heavyweight companies, such as HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and Wipro. Also, CPI inflation data would be released on April 13 and WPI inflation on April 14, which will provide insights into inflation trends.

Foreign investors have continued with their selling spree, as they pulled out Rs 48,213 crore (USD 5.14 billion) in April 20 far.

source: News9

(Disclaimer: This article is only meant to provide information only and does not recommend buying or selling shares or subscriptions of any IPO)

13/04/26, Q4 Results 2026 calendar

The quarterly earnings season (Q4 FY2026) has kicked off. According to the BSE result calendar, around 50 companies will declare their Q4 FY2026 results this week.

On Monday, April 13, ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company Ltd, IndusInd Bank and Swaraj Engines Ltd are among the top companies that will declare their results for the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2026.

Q4 Results 2026 Today: Full list of companies to announce quarterly earnings on Monday, April 13

Continental Controls Ltd, ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company Ltd, IndusInd Bank, Innovision Ltd, Just Dial Ltd and Swaraj Engines Ltd.

Q4 Results 2026: Full list of companies to announce quarterly earnings on Tuesday, April 14

Anand Rathi Share And Stock Brokers Ltd, Den Networks Ltd, Eimco Elecon (India) Ltd, Hathway Bhawani Cabletel & Datacom Ltd, ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company Ltd, Kapil Raj Finance Ltd, Nuvoco Vistas Corporation Ltd, Suryachakra Power Corporation Ltd.

source: EconomicTimes

13/04/26, EconomicTimes Report on Precious Metals

Precious metals may witness heightened volatility when markets open on Monday as the collapse of US-Iran negotiations keeps sentiment fragile and investors track domestic inflation and Chinese economic data, PTI reported quoting analysts.

Besides developments related to West Asia, traders will also monitor the US Producer Price Index (PPI), crude oil prices and speeches from several Federal Reserve officials for further direction on bullion prices, analysts said.

Domestic commodities market will remain closed on Tuesday for the morning trade on account of Dr Baba Saheb Ambedkar Jayanti but will resume trading in the evening session.

Influencing factors

Iran's parliamentary speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, said the US delegation "failed to gain the trust of the Iranian delegation in this round of negotiations".

Ghalibaf, who led the Iranian delegation, said his country's delegation negotiated in good faith and raised "forward-looking initiatives".

Meanwhile, US Vice-President JD Vance said the negotiations finished without a deal after Iranians refused to accept American terms to refrain from developing a nuclear weapon, according to PTI.

"Focus will be on the key Chinese data on trade, investments and growth, etc. along with inflation numbers from Euro zone economies. In the domestic market, traders will monitor the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation earlier in the week," Pranav Mer, Vice President, EBG, Commodity & Currency Research, JM Financial Services Ltd, said.

He added that volatility in the bullion remained high as markets across the world focused on peace talks between the US and Iran and any progress would be positive for risk assets such as equities and commodities, etc., and may push up precious metals as well. However, any change on the contrary will again trigger increased volatility in the financial market, as per PTI.

Multi Commodity Exchange

On the Multi Commodity Exchange, precious metals settled the week on a green territory. Silver futures jumped Rs 10,779, or nearly 5 per cent, while gold appreciated Rs 2,972, or 2 per cent.

"Gold prices closed in positive for the third straight week, supported by a weaker dollar, safe-haven buying amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainty in West Asia, and reports of a rebound in physical demand in countries such as India and China," he said.

Mer noted that weaker-than-expected US economic data and signs of elevated inflation due to high oil prices raised expectations that the Federal Reserve may keep interest rates steady at current levels.

International markets

In the international markets, Comex gold futures rose $107.7, or 2.3 per cent, during the last week, while silver gained $3.56, or nearly 5 per cent.

Silver prices also ended the week with gains of more than 4.5 per cent, supported by positive momentum in gold, renewed buying in industrial metals, a structural deficit in the physical market and a weaker US dollar, PTI report stated.

According to analysts, market participants will also closely track developments around expected negotiations between Israel and Lebanon next week in Washington for further cues on the trajectory of bullion prices. (With Agency Inputs)

12/04/26, Uganda's Defence Force to Israel

 Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces and son of President Yoweri Museveni, said on Saturday that he is traveling to Tel Aviv, declaring his intent to meet his "Israeli brothers" amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.

The general has recently vowed to deploy 100,000 Ugandan soldiers to defend Israel against Iran and its regional proxies.

He framed the proposed mission as a repayment for what he described as historical strategic support provided by Israel to Uganda in past decades, stating that because Israel stood with Uganda, his forces would now stand with them.

Kainerugaba has remained firm in his position, asserting that Ugandan troops are prepared to enter the conflict if Israel faces the threat of defeat. As he heads to Tel Aviv, attention is shifting to whether his pledge will translate into formal state-level coordination between Uganda and Israel.

His remarks have largely been shared on social media platform X, where his posts have been strongly pro-Israeli and infused with religious sentiment. He has also repeatedly targeted Iran, dismissing its military capabilities and invoking religious rhetoric in his criticism.

Beyond Iran, Kainerugaba has also escalated tensions with Turkey. He announced plans to terminate all diplomatic relations with Turkey within 30 days and threatened to block Turkish Airlines as part of the move. In one statement, he said: "We are going to end ALL diplomatic relations with Turkey in the next 30 days," later adding, "We shall block their Airlines too!"

In separate remarks, he issued further provocative demands toward Turkey, including financial and personal conditions, while continuing to emphasize his alignment with Israel.

Despite his strong statements, there has been no official confirmation from the Ugandan government or Israel endorsing the troop deployment offer. Reports note that Uganda's active military stands at about 45,000 personnel, though Kainerugaba has claimed significantly higher readiness numbers.

His comments come amid a broader regional backdrop that includes a US-brokered truce in the Israel-Iran conflict, though his statements appear to remain personal and have not yet translated into official policy.

source:Timesnow

12,04/26, Market Strategy for coming week

The Indian stock market witnessed a sharp rebound after declining for six weeks straight, driven by positive global cues. Investor sentiment stayed upbeat on hopes of a temporary US-Iran ceasefire, though ongoing geopolitical tensions limited the momentum as the week advanced.

A steady domestic macroeconomic environment further underpinned the rally, with broader markets outperforming the headline indices.

Despite heightened volatility-featuring sharp mid-week surges followed by profit-taking-the overall trend remained upward. As a result, both benchmark indices, the Nifty and Sensex, gained around 6% to close near the week's highs at 24,050.60 and 77,550.25, respectively.

Stock market outlook for next week

Ponmudi R, CEO of Enrich Money, believes that the Indian stock market in the week ahead are expected to stay volatile, with movements largely influenced by news developments, particularly the outcome of the US-Iran talks over the weekend. The progress of these negotiations will play a key role in shaping global risk appetite and trends in crude oil prices.

"The shift in foreign investor activity during the last session points to cautious optimism about the possibility of a truce. However, the continuation of such inflows will hinge on the clarity and durability of diplomatic outcomes. Any renewed escalation in tensions or a sharp rise in oil prices could bring back downside risks. On the other hand, sustained easing in crude prices, coupled with supportive global cues, may trigger short-covering and provide near-term support to the markets," Ponmudi said.

Market trading strategy for next week

According to Ajit Mishra - SVP, Research, Religare Broking, investors should maintain a balanced and selective approach, given the improving momentum but persistent global uncertainties. Portfolio allocation should remain tilted towards fundamentally strong large-cap stocks, while selectively participating in broader market opportunities, he said.

Mishra further opined that while most sectors are participating in the rally, rate-sensitive segments and select cyclical themes may continue to outperform, supported by improving sentiment and global cues. However, caution is warranted in sectors exposed to input cost pressures amid elevated crude prices.

"Traders should remain agile, avoid excessive leverage, and focus on disciplined risk management. With volatility expected to remain elevated, adopting a hedged strategy and focusing on stock- specific opportunities will be crucial," Mishra said.

Key technical levels to watch for in the coming week -

Sensex

According to Ponmudi, Sensex is consolidating within the 77,300-77,600 range, indicating stability following the recent recovery. Immediate resistance is placed around 78,000-78,400, with the 78,000 zone acting as a key previous support now turned resistance, making it a strong supply zone.

"A sustained move above this range is necessary to improve overall sentiment and can potentially open the path towards fresh lifetime highs. On the downside, support is seen near 76,700-76,500, which is expected to act as a strong cushion. While the structure is gradually improving, it still requires confirmation through sustained buying at higher levels," he said.

Nifty 50

On the Nifty 50 outlook, Mishra said that the index has witnessed a swift recovery and has retraced nearly four weeks of losses, indicating potential for further upside towards the 24,300-24,700 zone.

"A moderation in the volatility index, India VIX, now around 19, is adding to investor comfort. Traders should maintain a positive yet cautious stance, with the index needing to hold decisively above the key level of 23,500 (20 DEMA)," he added.

Bank Nifty

On the Bank Nifty outlook, Mishra further added that the banking index also participated in the upmove, gaining around 8.5%, with contributions from both private and PSU banks.

"Going forward, the index may retest its long-term moving average (200 DEMA) near 56,700, followed by a move towards 57,800. On the downside, the short-term moving average (20 DEMA) will act as the first line of defence at 54,300, followed by support near 53,000," he said.

Report: Mint

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12/04/26, United States and Iran talks

Talks between the United States and Iran have ended without a deal, with Vice President JD Vance confirming that negotiations failed to produce an outcome acceptable to both sides.

Speaking after several hours of discussions, Vance said the two sides were unable to reach a "satisfactory agreement". He added that the proposed terms were not accepted by Iran.

"We have not yet reached an agreement acceptable to the Iranian side," Vance said, underlining the deadlock in the high-stakes negotiations.

source:social media

11/04/26, News Snaps

11/04/26, PostMarket REPORT

Stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty surged over 1 per cent on Friday, propelled by buying in banking counters and a positive trend in global equities.

Investor sentiment improved amid hopes of further easing in the West Asia crisis ahead of US-Iran negotiations and lower crude prices, analysts said.

After staying in the positive territory throughout the day, the 30-share BSE Sensex later jumped 918.60 points or 1.20 per cent to settle at 77,550.25. During the day, it surged 990.85 points or 1.29 per cent to 77,622.50.

The 50-share NSE Nifty climbed 275.50 points or 1.16 per cent to end at 24,050.60.

The positive trend was led by buying in banking, auto and financial stocks, while IT counters saw some profit booking after TCS' financial results.

From the 30-Sensex firms, Asian Paints, ICICI Bank, Mahindra & Mahindra, InterGlobe Aviation, Axis Bank and State Bank of India were the major gainers.

On the other hand, Sun Pharma, Infosys, Tata Consultancy Services, Tech Mahindra and HCL Tech were the laggards.

In Asian markets, South Korea's benchmark Kospi, Japan's Nikkei 225 index, Shanghai's SSE Composite index and Hong Kong's Hang Seng index ended higher.

European markets were trading in positive territory.

US markets ended higher on Thursday.

"Indian equity markets closed the week's final session on a positive note, with the Nifty experiencing a range-bound session with a bullish bias, gaining over 1 per cent as investors carefully priced in expectations of progress from the upcoming US-Iran negotiations, even as the ceasefire continued to remain uncertain.

"However, markets maintained a firm undertone," Ponmudi R, CEO of Enrich Money, an online trading and wealth tech firm, said.

Global markets shared a similarly constructive sentiment, with the US, European, and Asian indices all in the green zone, with Asian markets leading the gains, he added.

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, climbed 0.57 per cent to USD 96.47 per barrel.

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth Rs 1,711.19 crore on Thursday, according to exchange data. Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs), however, bought stocks worth Rs 955.90 crore.

On Thursday, the Sensex dropped 931.25 points, or 1.20 per cent, to settle at 76,631.65. The Nifty declined 222.25 points or 0.93 per cent to end at 23,775.10. 

Report by Excelsior with inputs from Press Trust of India

11/04/26, Commodity wrap:

Crude oil prices declined sharply over the past five days as the sixth week of the West Asia conflict saw the United States and Iran agree to a shaky two-week-long ceasefire.

Furthermore, both the precious metals, gold and silver, are set to close in the positive territory for the third consecutive week.

Here is everything that happened with commodities this week.

Crude oil

In the international market, Brent Crude oil futures (for June delivery) declined over 12% in the week ending Friday, April 10, marking the worst weekly drop since 2022, according to a MarketWatch report. On Friday, the contract was trading below the $99 per barrel (bbl) mark.

On Monday, Brent Crude oil had surged to $111.89 per bbl, and continued to trade above $110/bbl on Tuesday, before falling below the $100/bbl mark for the remainder of the week.

Meanwhile, the West Texas Index (WTI) crude contract (May expiry) fell more than 12% over the week, recording its worst weekly drop since June 2025, as per media reports. The future was trading below the $100 per bbl mark on April 10.

Domestically, crude oil contracts for May delivery trailed international prices, falling 8% over the week, on the Multi-Commodity Exchange (MCX).

Crude oil prices declined as the United States and Iran entered into a temporary two-week ceasefire with safe passage for crude through the Strait of Hormuz.

However, Israeli strikes on Lebanon, along with confusion over Iran's proposed 10-point framework for negotiations with the United States, jeopardised the fragile ceasefire.

Furthermore, Russia's TASS news agency, late on Thursday, reported that Iran will allow no more than 15 vessels per day to transit the Strait of Hormuz under the ceasefire.

Crude prices were trading below $99 per bbl on Friday, as Israel announced its plans to begin direct negotiations, according to media reports. Iran and the US will hold direct talks in Pakistan for the first time since the beginning of the war in West Asia.

Gold

Globally, over the past five days, the COMEX gold contract (June expiry) surged 3%, as the yellow metal headed for its third consecutive weekly gain.

However, it declined as much as 1.36% to an intraday low of $4,752.70 per troy ounce on Friday, compared to the closing price of $4,818 per ounce in the previous session.

On the MCX, gold futures for expiry in June are set to close about 2% higher this week. Despite this, the contract fell as much as 1.1% to hit the day's low of ₹1,51,745 per 10 grams on April 10, in comparison to the close of ₹1,53,434 per 10 grams on Thursday.

Aside from the geopolitical factors, the US Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) index, the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge, rose 2.8% in February. The US Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 3.3% annually in March, driven by a 10.9% surge in energy costs.

Investors are betting on the US Federal Reserve to keep the policy rates unchanged at its upcoming meeting scheduled for April 28-29, according to the CME Group's Fedwatch.

Silver

In the international market, COMEX silver future contracts are set to close in the green zone for the third consecutive week, advancing 4% over the past five days.

Domestically, white metal futures have also risen over 4% this week on the MCX. However, they touched an intraday low of ₹2,39,546 per kilogram on Friday, April 10, reflecting a 1.73% decline from the closing price of ₹2,43,768 per kilogram in the previous session.

Report by Upstox 

10/04/26, Eicher Motors share price:

 Shares of Eicher Motors were trading with decent gains in the early trade on Friday, April 10, as the group firm, Royal Enfield, on Thursday announced its entry into the electric motorcycle segment with the launch of the Flying Flea C6 bike.

The stock jumped as much as 2.76% to ₹7,345 on the NSE.

Flying Flea is the new 'city+ electric mobility' brand from Royal Enfield.

The Flying Flea C6 (FF.C6) is priced at ₹2.79 lakh (ex-showroom) and ₹1.99 lakh with the Battery-as-a-Service option, Eicher Motors said in a regulatory filing.

Eicher Motors Ltd Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer - Royal Enfield, B. Govindarajan, said the introduction of the Flying Flea C6 marks the company's "first step into electric motorcycling in our 125th year - a milestone that reflects both our legacy and our intent for new beginnings".

For over a century, the MD said, Royal Enfield has been driven by a singular pursuit to create pure, engaging motorcycling experiences.

"With Flying Flea, we are carrying this philosophy into the electric era."

"This is not just about going electric; it is about creating a new category of urban mobility that is rooted in experience, not just specifications or numbers," Govindarajan noted.

"Available in Storm Black and Flea Green colourways, the Flying Flea C6 is priced at ₹2.79 Lakh (ex-showroom)/₹1.99 Lakh (Battery-as-a-Service). The FF.C6 rollout will follow a phased, city-by-city approach," the press release said.

Deliveries of the FF. C6 is set to begin at the end of May 2026, the company said.

Eicher Motors: Other updates

Motorcycle maker Royal Enfield said its retail sales grew 11% at 1,12,334 units in March 2026 from 1,01,021 units in the same month of last year.

Domestic sales for the month under review were seen at 1,00,406 units, up 14% from 88,050 units logged in March 2025, while exports declined 8% year-on-year (YoY) at 11,928 units, the company said.

Royal Enfield said it closed the financial year at 12,38,659 units, up 23% from FY 2024-25, with the domestic sales growing 23% year-on-year to 11,07,343 units while exports surged 23% to 1,31,316 units.

The growth was driven by sustained demand across both domestic and international markets, supported by a strong and diverse motorcycle portfolio and a growing ecosystem of allied businesses, strengthening overall customer engagement, the company said.

"We delivered our second consecutive year of over one million motorcycle sales, crossing 1.2 million units, our highest-ever annual performance. This year we also achieved our best-ever festive season sales and highest-ever volumes across both domestic and international markets," said B. Govindarajan, Managing Director at Eicher Motors Ltd and CEO, Royal Enfield.

source: Upstox 

10/04/26, Market in the Opening

Indian equity markets opened higher on Friday, April 10, recovering from the previous session's sharp decline, supported by firm global cues and buying in financial and cyclical stocks, even as caution persisted around rising crude prices and geopolitical risks.

At 09:16 am, the Sensex was up 417 points or 0.54 percent at 77,048, while the Nifty gained 134 points to 23,909. Market breadth was strong, with 1,727 shares advancing, 351 declining, and 118 unchanged.

The rebound comes a day after markets snapped a five-day gaining streak. On April 9, the Sensex had fallen 931.25 points, while the Nifty declined 222.25 points to close at 23,775.10, amid profit booking and selling in financial stocks.

Global cues remained supportive but cautious. Asian markets traded higher in early deals, with Nikkei and Kospi gaining up to 1-2 percent, even as investors continued to assess the durability of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire and rising tensions involving Israel and Lebanon. Oil prices edged higher, with Brent crude hovering near $96-97 per barrel, as supply concerns persisted amid continued disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz. The rebound in crude has kept inflation concerns alive, tempering risk appetite.

Report by Shaleen Agarwal 

09/04/26, In a raw and emotionally charged address, media personality and influencer Mia Khalifa took to social media on Thursday to denounce the escalating violence in Lebanon.

Referring to the country as her "homeland," Khalifa described the current humanitarian crisis as "dystopian" and questioned the ethics of global powers involved in the conflict. The video, which has quickly gone viral, serves as a stark commentary on the human cost behind recent headlines as the diaspora watches the regional surge in military activity with growing alarm.

Mia Khalifa Reacts to Lebanon Strikes

Mia Khalifa voiced concern over the reported scale of destruction across Lebanon, highlighting the intensity of attacks that allegedly included 160 air strikes within just ten minutes. She pointed to reports that residential buildings and schools were hit, displacing thousands of civilians, while hospitals were also targeted, severely affecting the region's ability to treat the injured. Khalifa also expressed shock over strikes reportedly impacting cemeteries and funeral gatherings, calling attention to the humanitarian toll as civilians mourned their losses. Her remarks came amid ongoing international discussions around a possible ceasefire, further underscoring the urgency of the situation and the growing concern over civilian safety.

Mia Khalifa Gets Emotional Over Lebanon

For Khalifa, the crisis is deeply personal. She expressed a painful internal conflict regarding her role as a taxpayer in the West, noting her distress that her own tax dollars are being used to fund military actions against the region she calls home. "We've watched a genocide play out before our eyes for decades," she stated, adding that the intensity has surged to "insane" levels in recent years. During the address, Khalifa suffered a visible emotional breakdown, admitting that despite her fortunate circumstances abroad, the sense of helplessness is overwhelming.

Mia Khalifa Speaks on Lebanon Crisis

Khalifa also drew a sharp contrast between the world's technological aspirations and the persistence of warfare. She questioned a global society that prioritises "scoping out living on the moon" while simultaneously failing to prevent the "overt bombing of sovereign nations." "My thoughts are with everybody in Lebanon right now," she concluded, struggling to find the words to articulate her grief.

Mia Khalifa's Controversial Statement

The most provocative portion of Khalifa's message came in the video's caption, where she levelled serious accusations against the United States and Israel. She categorised the military actions as terrorism and labelled both nations as fascist states. "This is nothing less than TERRORISM enacted by two countries whose war crimes go bar for bar," she wrote. "America and Israel are terrorist, fascist states with trials at The Hague waiting for both of them one day." As the international community debates the next steps in the region, Khalifa's plea ends with a haunting question shared by many, "When will it stop?"

Report by Latestly,  source: Dailyhunt