Sensex Drops 532 Pts, Nifty Near 24,200 Amid Oil Surge

Indian stock markets opened sharply lower on Tuesday, with the Sensex sinking 532 points and the Nifty hovering near 24,200, driven by Brent crude oil prices exceeding $100 per barrel, raising inflation and economic growth concerns.

RBI MPC Pauses Rates, Hikes Possible in H2 FY27

The Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee indicates a pause in interest rates currently but keeps the door open for potential hikes in the second half of FY27 if oil price and monsoon risks persist, according to a recent report.

Nuvama's Top Stock Picks: AJAX, ELGI, KFin Tech

Aakash K Hindocha of Nuvama recommends buying AJAX Engineering, ELGI Equipments, and KFin Technologies on April 23, 2026, with technical analysis and price targets. Also includes outlook on Nifty and Bank Nifty indices.

Stock Market Live: Muted Start as Hormuz Blockade Continues

Indian stock markets face a muted opening with GIFT Nifty down 0.67%, signaling weakness amid ongoing US-Iran tensions and the Strait of Hormuz blockade. RBI flags growth risks, while crude oil surges 4% and Asian markets hit highs.

RBI Approves Debasish Panda as Bandhan Bank Chairman

The Reserve Bank of India has approved Debasish Panda as Bandhan Bank's part-time chairman. Meanwhile, global news includes a deadly chemical leak in West Virginia, Hajj 2026 with AI integration, UN leadership race, and UK-France border deal.

India's Textile Exports Grow 21% in Q1

India's textile and apparel exports have increased by 21% in the first quarter of the current fiscal year, driven by robust demand from key markets like the US and EU, with apparel exports rising 18% and cotton textiles up 25%.

Karnataka Fake GST Credit Cartel Kingpin Arrested

A key kingpin of a major fake input tax credit generation cartel in Karnataka has been arrested by authorities, marking a significant breakthrough in the fight against GST fraud and tax evasion.

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