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Stocks in news: ITC, Nykaa, Lenskart, Ola Electric, IndusInd Bank
Markets saw a volatile session with Nifty trading below the 23,800-24,000 resistance zone, though select heavyweight buying limited downside. Several companies like ITC, Nykaa, and IndusInd Bank are in focus due to Q4 results and news developments, including Lenskart's profit decline and Dr. Reddy's new diabetes drug launch.
Stocks in news: JSW Steel, ZEE, Adani Enterprises, Vodafone Idea, Eicher Motors
Indian markets saw a volatile Monday, ending nearly flat due to global weakness and economic worries. Analysts suggest Nifty is consolidating, with resistance at 23,800-24,000 and support near 23,150-23,300. Key companies like JSW Steel, ZEE, and Adani Enterprises are in focus. IOC reported a significant profit surge. Eicher Motors plans a new manufacturing plant.
Maruti Suzuki selects 6 start-ups to co-create new-age tech-based biz solutions
Maruti Suzuki India has chosen six startups for its accelerator program. These companies will develop new technology solutions. The focus is on improving plant safety and efficiency. Product development time will be reduced. Material traceability will be strengthened. Customer engagement will also be enhanced. This collaboration aims to modernize operations and prepare for the future.
Auto sales jump 13% to 2.61 million units on strong demand tailwinds
Vehicle sales saw a significant 13% jump last month, reaching 2.61 million units. This surge marks the best-ever April for most vehicle categories. Strong rural demand, GST benefits, and lower interest rates fueled this growth. Industry experts anticipate this positive trend to continue. The automotive retail sector has started the new financial year on a robust note.
NSE Indices rejigs multiple indices post Gujarat Gas-GSPL merger
In the Nifty 500, Gujarat State Petronet will be excluded and CIE Automotive India will be included. This replacement will also reflect in related indices such as Nifty 500 Equal Weight, Nifty 500 Multicap 50:25:25 and Nifty 500 LargeMidSmall Equal-Cap Weighted indices.
Hero MotoCorp appoints Sachin Agrawal as CTO
Hero MotoCorp has appointed Sachin Agrawal as its new Chief Technology Officer, effective from May 21. Agrawal will lead the company's research and development transformation. He brings over 29 years of experience in automotive R&D and technology leadership. Agrawal previously worked at VE Commercial Vehicles and began his career at Daewoo Motors.
Bright start to FY27 for carmakers with estimated sales of 4.5 lakh units in April
Indian carmakers began the new fiscal year with robust passenger vehicle sales in April. Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, and Kia reported record performances. The industry benefited from GST 2.0, repo rate cuts, and income tax relief. Overall domestic sales saw a significant increase, indicating a positive start to the financial year for the automotive sector.
Gujarat Cotex to raise nearly Rs 43 cr through rights issue
Gujarat Cotex is set to raise approximately Rs 43 crore through a rights issue to fund its expansion projects, including a new premium hotel. The issue, offering six shares for every one held, opened on April 10 and closes May 8. Proceeds will also bolster the company's financial standing as it diversifies into real estate, hospitality, and agri-commodity trading.
The IPO afterlife for unicorns: How mutual funds are doubling down on next-gen leaders
Indian mutual funds have boosted their investments in five new-age companies. Funds poured into stocks like Urban Company, Ather Energy, Lenskart, Meesho, and PhysicsWallah. This shows growing confidence from domestic investors in these tech-focused businesses. Brokerages are also initiating coverage with positive outlooks. This trend indicates a significant shift in institutional capital towards India's new-age economy.
Renault targets India among its top three markets by 2030, CEO says
French automaker Renault is aiming for India to be among its top three global markets by 2030. The company plans to introduce seven new vehicles, including electric models. By the end of the decade, Renault expects electrified vehicles to represent approximately half of its sales in India. This strategic move underscores Renault's commitment to the growing Indian automotive sector.
Mutual fund bulls vs FII bears: The Rs 38,000 crore battle for 5 popular bank stocks
Domestic mutual funds bought banking stocks worth Rs 38,000 crore in March, countering heavy FII selling of Rs 60,655 crore during the Iran war selloff. Major accumulation was seen in HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, SBI, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and Axis Bank. HDFC Bank emerged as the top pick across leading mutual fund houses, according to Prime Database estimates.
Vodafone Idea, Ola Electric, Reliance Power, Suzlon Energy among most traded stocks on NSE today, April 15, 2026
Vodafone Idea, Ola Electric Mobility, Reliance Power, Suzlon Energy, Tata Silver Exchange Traded Fund, Billionbrains Garage Ventures (Groww), and Jaiprakash Power Ventures (JP Power) were among the most traded stocks, or the most active stocks in terms of volume, on the NSE.