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Thomas Cook India adds 16 currencies to its prepaid forex cards
Thomas Cook India has increased its prepaid Forex Card offerings to 28 global currencies. This expansion caters to growing travel demand to emerging destinations. Customers can now transact seamlessly in more local currencies. The company also offers quick forex loading through its partnership with Blinkit. This provides Indian travelers with speed and convenience for their international trips.
Japanese stocks fall as oil worries and global tensions weigh on sentiment
Global factors also played a role, as the US Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged, though some policymakers disagreed with the decision. At home, Japans industrial production unexpectedly fell in March, even as retail sales were stronger than expected. Major companies like Advantest, Fujikura, Mitsubishi UFJ, Mitsubishi Heavy, and Hitachi saw notable losses, pulling the market lower.
Reliance Retail buys Priyanka Chopra Jonas’ Anomaly in beauty expansion push
Reliance Retail has acquired Priyanka Chopra Jonas's global haircare brand Anomaly. This move expands Reliance Retail's beauty and personal care offerings. Anomaly is known for its clean, vegan, and affordable products. Reliance Retail plans to scale the brand in India and internationally. Priyanka Chopra Jonas will continue as Creative Director. This acquisition strengthens Reliance Retail's position in the beauty market.
INR falls near record low levels hurt by elevated oil prices
The Indian rupee depreciated 14 paise to close near its all-time low at 94.82 (provisional) against the US dollar on Wednesday, pressured by rising crude oil prices, hovering well above $100 per barrel, and continued foreign capital outflows. Brent crude prices climbed toward $115 a barrel today, hitting a four-year high on mounting uncertainty around global supply amid the prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Elevated crude oil price is likely to sharply impact India's import costs, while the ongoing West Asia crisis and concerns over potential wider conflict are fuelling investor anxiety. Meanwhile, Indian shares rose notably on Wednesday despite mixed cues from global markets and growing anxiety over surging energy prices, capping downside in the counter. Sensex settled 609.45 points (0.79%) higher at 77,496.36 while Nifty 50 advanced 181.95 points (0.76%) to close at 24,177.65. Investors are also awaiting cues from the upcoming US Federal Reserve policy decision as dollar ..
Gold slips below ₹1.50 lakh per 10 grams; silver near ₹2.43 lakh per kg in India
Gold prices in India slip on MCX as global bullion nears one month lows, with analysts eyeing further downside amid strong dollar, oil and central bank risks.
Herjit Bhalla takes over as CEO of Dabur
Dabur India has appointed Herjit S. Bhalla as its new chief executive officer for the India business. This change is effective April 23, 2026. Mohit Malhotra will now serve as the global chief executive officer. Bhalla previously held a senior role at Hershey Company. This leadership transition follows a trend of executive changes across various consumer companies in India.
Copper, zinc, aluminium trade mix amid US-Iran war uncertainty; what's the outlook ahead for base metals?
Base metals traded mixed on April 23,amid geopolitical tensions and changing global signals. Copper fell while aluminium declined due to rising energy costs. Analysts noted supply disruptions and structural deficits are driving the market, despite concerns over demand and a stronger dollar.
Mega conviction! 10 stocks where FIIs raised over 2% stake when everything in markets was crashing
Despite massive FII outflows amid global volatility, foreign investors sharply increased stakes in 10 Indian stocks during Q4. Retail, financials, manufacturing, and specialty chemicals saw the strongest gains, signalling selective high-conviction buying focused on companies with strong earnings visibility, sector tailwinds, and resilient domestic demand.
War hits Indian factories, but yarn makers spin export boom to China
Indian cotton yarn factories are increasing output to meet unprecedented demand from China. Disruptions from the Middle East war have impacted global trade routes. This situation, coupled with a weaker rupee, makes Indian yarn more attractive to Chinese buyers. Mills in Gujarat are particularly benefiting from their proximity to cotton sources and ports. Orders are already booked for months ahead.
India gold, silver prices slip in futures trade on weak global cues
Gold and silver futures fell in India as global prices weakened, gold dipped slightly while silver dropped more on profit booking, pressured by a strong dollar and cautious sentiment.
INR recovers on falling oil prices amid hopes of truce in West Asia
The Indian rupee strengthened by 20 paise to settle at 93.10 (provisional) against the US dollar on Thursday, following a decline in global crude oil prices amid hopes of a truce in West Asia. Dollar pull back to seven week low also supported gains in the counter. However, sustained outflow of foreign capital amid increased dollar demand from importers capped the gain in the local currency. Indian stocks turned weak on Thursday as investors chose to take some profits, cashing in recent gains. Stocks climbed higher early on in the session amid hopes U.S. and Iran will agree on a peace deal later this week. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 93.29 and touched an intraday high of 93.16 against the greenback. It also fell to the day's low of 93.35.