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Gems and jewellery exports fall over 9% in April amid weak demand, volatile prices
India’s gems and jewellery exports fell over 9% in April 2026, as weak global demand hit diamonds and gold while silver and platinum jewellery gained.

India Stocks Open Higher on Global Cues; Energy and Metal Stocks Advance - Investing.com India
India Stocks Open Higher on Global Cues; Energy and Metal Stocks AdvanceInvesting.com India
Berger Paints shares soar over 9% after Q4 net profit jumps 27% to Rs 335 crore
Berger Paints India saw its shares surge following a robust Q4 FY26 profit jump of over 27%, driven by strong sales volumes and better margins. Despite global uncertainties, the company anticipates continued growth fueled by construction chemicals and new product launches, with price adjustments expected to bolster profitability.
UPL dips 4% on Q4 results; Motilal Oswal sees 10% downside on tax headwinds
UPL ended the FY26 on a strong note, driven by broad-based growth across geographies and business platforms, despite continued pricing pressure in the global crop protection industry

The Week Ahead: Tracking Q4 Earnings, SME IPOs To IPL 2026
Market participants are balancing domestic financial results against global economic indicators and regional geopolitical events.
Govt extends subsidy scheme for companies flagging merchant ships until FY31
India's shipping ministry has extended a vital subsidy scheme for Indian companies flagging merchant ships. This initiative will now run until the financial year 2030-31. The scheme aims to boost India's maritime fleet and global shipping presence. It provides financial support to Indian shipping companies bidding for government cargo tenders.
Venus Remedies expands Latin America presence with Argentina nod for antibiotic
Venus Remedies has received approval in Argentina for its antibiotic Ceftriaxone. This marks a significant step in the company's Latin America expansion. Argentina is a key market for critical care therapies. Ceftriaxone is vital for treating serious bacterial infections. This authorization strengthens Venus Remedies' global presence and commitment to accessible anti-infective treatments.
India’s grid bottleneck forces ReNew Energy to waste solar power, threatening profits
India's power grid struggles to handle excess solar energy. ReNew Energy Global Plc faces power curtailment, affecting earnings. The company is investing in battery storage to balance supply and demand. Rising costs from global events add to challenges. Future projects will focus more on solar power.
BASF to set up global service, digital hub in Hyderabad
BASF, a major chemical company, will establish a new global service and digital hub in Hyderabad. This facility is slated to open in the second quarter of 2026. It will support BASF's worldwide operations in areas like finance and human resources. The hub aims to standardize processes and drive digital transformation.
German chemicals major BASF to set up global services hub in Hyderabad, to create 3,000 jobs
German chemical giant BASF is setting up two global services hubs in Hyderabad. This significant expansion will create approximately 3,000 jobs. The new hubs will manage global finance and human resources functions. This move strengthens BASF's presence in India and aims to drive innovation and digital transformation across its worldwide operations.
Tata Chemicals Q4 results: Cons loss widens YoY to Rs 2,132 crore on exceptional items; revenue drops 2%
Tata Chemicals reported a sharp Q4FY26 net loss due to significant impairment charges and weak global pricing. Revenue declined marginally, margins turned negative, and cash flows weakened, though core operations showed improvement before exceptional items amid challenging market conditions.
Fertiliser subsidy bill set to overshoot budget estimate of Rs 1.71 lakh cr amid West Asia crisis
India's fertiliser subsidy bill for fiscal 2026-27 is set to surpass its budget. Rising costs of imported urea and other fertilisers are driving this increase. Despite global supply chain issues, fertiliser availability for the kharif 2026 season remains strong. Domestic production and imports are being managed to meet demand. States are actively stocking fertilisers in advance.