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Dalal Street set for negative opening as GIFT Nifty trades lower
Nifty closed at 23,690 on Thursday. IT shares faced pressure from global AI competition. Markets will watch West Asia conflict, energy prices, and foreign fund flows. A move above 23,800 could boost Nifty higher. Failure to hold this level may bring selling pressure. India VIX fell. SAIL and Kaynes are in F&O ban. Foreign investors bought shares.
India's gold loan market has huge potential, there's lot of idle metal: George Alexander Muthoot
The rise in prices will add to the growth momentum as it will give more borrowing power to those who are pledging gold. The uncertainties will not change the course of the gold loan market. And the price fluctuation won't matter since there is enough cushion. While disbursing loans, the loan to value (LTV) ratio is 75% but the ratio comes down when price increases. Over the last two years, the gold price have risen although recently a small correction has happened from the high, says George Alexander Muthoot, managing director, Muthoot Finance.
Unique Picks: 6 stocks held by only one MF scheme in April, falling up to 40% in CY26
An analysis of mutual fund portfolios revealed 29 stocks held exclusively by single schemes, with most underperforming in CY26. However, Satin Creditcare Network, Rossell Techsys, and Amanta Healthcare bucked the trend, delivering strong returns. Brooks Laboratories and EFC (I) were among those experiencing significant declines.
Stocks in news: Groww, Dr Reddy's, Waaree Energies, Lenskart, SBI
Markets experienced a sharp risk-off session on Monday, with indices declining amid broad selling. Investors are advised to avoid aggressive index bets and await clearer directional signals. Pharma and healthcare stocks remain preferred, while dips in energy and metal sectors offer accumulation opportunities.

ABB India Q1CY26 Results: Orders jump 25%, profitability under pressure
ABB India reported a mixed Q1CY26 performance with strong order inflows and modest revenue growth, while profitability and margins came under pressure from lower operating leverage, forex volatility and metal prices.

Abakkus trims banking exposure, adds solar and power-linked capital goods stocks
Aman Chowhan, Fund Manager at Abakkus Asset Manager, which manages assets worth nearly $2.06 billion, said the sharp market rebound over the past few weeks has caught many investors by surprise, even as the fund stayed selectively bullish through the correction. The Mumbai-based AMC increased exposure to renewable energy, power-linked capital goods and select metal plays, while trimming some banking exposure. Disclaimer: The views and investment tips expressed by investment experts on CNBCTV18.com are their own and not that of the website or its management. CNBCTV18.com advises users to check with certified experts before taking any investment decisions.
Market Trading Guide: Buy Nippon Life, Bharat Dynamics on Friday for gains up to 14%
Nifty ended marginally lower despite showing a consolidation breakout and improving technical indicators. Analysts expect bullish momentum to continue with upside potential in the near term. Nippon Life India Asset Management and Bharat Dynamics were highlighted as attractive trading opportunities based on strong chart patterns.
Kennametal India Q4 revenue jumps 39% to Rs 403 crore, net profit doubles to Rs 51 crore
Kennametal India reported sharp growth in quarterly revenue and profit, supported by strong demand for hard metal products and volume expansion. Rising raw material costs increased expenses, while the company highlighted supply chain management efforts and announced an interim dividend for shareholders.

Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC joins Category III AIF rush with ₹2,000 crore fund
This follows growing investor appetite for Category III AIFs, which are increasingly being used by asset managers and wealth firms to offer hedge fund-like public market products to high-net-worth individuals (HNIs), ultra-HNIs and family offices.
India Steel Sector Posts Broad-Based Growth in April 2026 Amid Strong Domestic Demand
Crude steel production in April 2026 stood at 14.09 million tonnes, up 5.8% YoY over April 2025 (13.31 million tonnes). Hot metal production grew 5.4% YoY while pig iron output (0.69 million tonnes) posted a decline of 6% YoY. Finished steel production reached 13.05 million tonnes, up 3.4% YoY. Finished steel consumption in April 2026 was 12.99 million tonnes, registering growth of 8.1% YoY reflecting continued buoyancy in construction, infrastructure and manufacturing end-use segments.
India’s newest mutual fund: Bhautik Ambani wants to bring global quant power to retail investors - The Economic Times
India’s newest mutual fund: Bhautik Ambani wants to bring global quant power to retail investorsThe Economic Times
Vedanta demerger record date is May 1, but why is today the last date to buy?
Vedanta's demerger record date is May 1, a market holiday, making April 29 the last day to buy shares for eligibility. Shareholders will receive one share each of Vedanta Aluminium Metal, Talwandi Sabo Power, Malco Energy, and Vedanta Iron and Steel for every Vedanta share held. This restructuring aims to unlock significant shareholder value by creating distinct, sector-specific entities.