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Mcap of 4 most valued firms surges by ₹2.20 trn, Reliance biggest winner
The combined market valuation of four of the top-10 most valued firms surged by Rs 2.20 lakh crore in a holiday-shortened last week, with Reliance Industries emerging as the biggest gainer. Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex climbed 249.29 points or 0.32 per cent. "Markets ended the week with marginal gains, reflecting a volatile and range-bound trading environment amid mixed global and domestic cues," Ajit Mishra SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd, said. The week began on a positive note, supported by easing geopolitical tensions and steady progress in Q4 earnings, which lifted initial sentiment, he said. However, gains were gradually capped by rising crude oil prices, weak cues from Asian markets, and persistent foreign institutional investor (FII) outflows, Mishra added. While Reliance Industries, Bharti Airtel, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Bajaj Finance were the gainers from the pack, HDFC Bank, State Bank of India, ICICI Bank, Larsen & Toubro, Hindustan Unilever and
Retail Dilemma: NBFC top guns diverge on deposit rates
Retail investors are seeing contrasting interest rate movements from two major finance companies. Bajaj Finance has boosted deposit rates by up to 45 basis points to accelerate fundraising, while Shriram Finance plans to reduce rates by 15-35 bps following a rating upgrade.

Bajaj Finance crosses ₹5 trillion AUM – Cleaner growth ahead?
Bajaj Finance continues to impress with over 20% growth in assets under management, crossing the ₹5-trillion mark. With a 22% rise in net profit and easing credit costs, investors are optimistic about the future.

Bajaj Finance a strong compounder, prefer food delivery over QSR: Dipan Mehta
Dipan Mehta, Director at Elixir Equities, stays constructive on Bajaj Finance, citing diversification and stable credit costs. He favours platform-led food businesses over traditional QSR chains and suggests a long-term approach to Swiggy-type models. He remains cautious on paint companies due to competition, while seeing value in select financials and energy PSUs supported by dividends and policy focus. Disclaimer: The views and tips expressed by investment experts on CNBCTV18.com are their own, not of the website or its management. CNBCTV18.com advises users to check with certified experts before taking any investment decisions.
Stocks to watch: Bajaj Finance, Eternal, BHEL among 10 shares in focus today - Mint
Stocks to watch: Bajaj Finance, Eternal, BHEL among 10 shares in focus todayMint
IIFL Finance Ltd leads losers in 'A' group
Union Bank of India, Havells India Ltd, Thomas Cook (India) Ltd and Thangamayil Jewellery Ltd are among the other losers in the BSE's 'A' group today, 23 April 2026.
Finance ministry to meet bank CEOs on Anthropic ‘Mythos’ cyber risk
Indian bank leaders will meet the finance minister today. They will discuss protecting the nation's payment system. The focus is on cyber threats from a new AI model called Mythos. Banks are seen as vulnerable due to their interconnected IT platforms. This meeting follows reports of unauthorized access to the AI model. Global regulators are also discussing these potential risks.

PNB Housing Finance share surge 11% after margins expand, asset quality improves in strong Q4
Affordable and emerging markets remained key growth drivers and together they contributed a meaningful share of both the retail portfolio and retail disbursements. This is the best single-day gain for shares of PNB Housing Finance in two years.

Stocks to Watch for April 21: Vedanta, JSW Steel, PNB Housing Finance, TVS Motor and more
JSW Steel and POSCO form Odisha JV as Vedanta sets demerger record date, key Q4 results from PNB Housing, SML Mahindra, Muthoot Microfin and Park Hotels. Here are few stocks to keep an eye on ahead of Tuesdays' trading session.

PNB Housing Q4 Results | Net profit up 14% on high retail disbursements; declares dividend
NII rose 8.2%, while asset quality, return on assets improved. The board recommended a dividend of ₹8 per equity share of face value ₹10 for FY26. Shares of PNB Housing Finance Ltd ended at ₹905.80, down by ₹18.60, or 2.01%, on the BSE today, April 20.
Markets in green: Nifty above 24,300, Sensex up 250 points; Trent, Bajaj Finance among gainers - The Financial Express
Markets in green: Nifty above 24,300, Sensex up 250 points; Trent, Bajaj Finance among gainersThe Financial Express
Nikki Global Finance reports standalone net profit of Rs 0.35 crore in the March 2026 quarter
Sales reported at Rs 0.40 crore