Global markets show mixed cues, with US and Asian gains offset by cautious Europe. FIIs sold heavily while DIIs bought modestly. Key earnings from major Indian firms are awaited. Commodities remain mixed, with strong industrial metals. Corporate results are largely positive, though select firms reported weak earnings and macro uncertainties persist globally.
Global Market Futures as of 06:10 AM IST
US Market Futures
- Nasdaq +0.79%
- Dow Jones +0.01%
- S&P 500 +0.28%
European Futures
- Ftse 100 +0.04%
- Cac 40 +0.34%
- Dax +0.03%
Asian
- NIKKEI 225 +0.87%
- KOSPI 0.20%
- ASX 200: 0.18%
Gift Nifty (Prev Close): 24124.50 0.14%
FII and DII Trading Activity April 23 2026 in Cash
FIIs FPIs Net Sell of ₹3254.71 crores
DIIs Net Buy of ₹941.35 crores
Key Results Today
Reliance Industries, Shriram Finance, IndusInd Bank, Adani Green Energy, Can Fin Homes, Chennai Petroleum Corporation, DCB Bank, Hindustan Zinc, Lodha Developers, L&T Finance, Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services, Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals, Supreme Petrochem, Tanla Platforms, and Zensar Technologies will release their quarterly earnings today.
Key Results on April 25
Axis Bank, RBL Bank, IDFC First Bank, India Cements, MIC Electronics, SBFC Finance, and UCO Bank will announce their quarterly results on April 25.
Commodity Market Updates
International commodity markets displayed mixed momentum in early trading, with varied price movements across segments. Gold traded around 4720.54, slipping marginally, while XAU USD showed resilience near 4705.56, gaining slightly. Silver advanced to 75.793, and copper rose to 6.0418, reflecting steady industrial demand. In energy markets, WTI crude oil strengthened to 96.78, supported by supply concerns, whereas Brent crude edged lower to 106.29. Meanwhile, natural gas declined to 2.579, pressured by oversupply and muted demand outlook. Overall, industrial metals and WTI crude exhibited strength, while precious metals and select energy benchmarks remained range‑bound, indicating cautious optimism in global commodity markets.
Key Corporate Updates:
Positive:
- Tata Capital Q4 (Standalone YoY): Tata Capital delivered strong performance with profit surging 80.6% to ₹1,182.6 crore. Net interest income rose 17.4% to ₹2,652.2 crore, reflecting healthy lending growth. The board proposed a final dividend of ₹.57 per share for FY26.
- Indian Energy Exchange Q4 (Consolidated YoY): Indian Energy Exchange posted steady growth, with profit rising 10.8% to ₹129.8 crore and revenue increasing 22.5% to ₹174.3 crore. Strong topline momentum reflects higher trading activity. The board recommended a final dividend of ₹2 per share.
- LTIMindtree Q4 (Consolidated YoY): LTIMindtree reported robust growth, with profit climbing 22.9% to ₹1,387.3 crore and revenue rising 15.6% to ₹11,291.7 crore. The board declared a final dividend of ₹53 per share and appointed Vipul Chandra as Whole-time Director and CFO.
- Mahindra Logistics Q4 (Consolidated YoY): Mahindra Logistics returned to profitability, reporting ₹20.19 crore profit against a loss last year. Revenue increased 14.1% to ₹1,791.4 crore, driven by improved demand and operational efficiencies, marking a turnaround in financial performance during the quarter.
- CIE Automotive India Q4 (Consolidated YoY): CIE Automotive India posted strong results with profit rising 20.8% to ₹249.4 crore and revenue growing 14.9% to ₹2,612 crore. The performance reflects solid demand across segments and continued operational strength during the quarter.
- Bluestone Jewellery and Lifestyle Q4 (Consolidated YoY): Bluestone Jewellery returned to profitability with ₹32 crore profit versus a loss last year. Revenue surged 47.7% to ₹681.5 crore, driven by strong consumer demand and expansion, marking a significant improvement in both scale and earnings performance
- Adani Energy Solutions Q4 (Consolidated YoY): Reported Q4 consolidated revenue from operations of ₹74.43 billion and consolidated net profit of ₹6.84 billion.
- Infosys Q4 (Consolidated YoY): Revenue stood at ₹464.02 billion versus IBES estimate of ₹460.30 billion; consolidated net profit stood at ₹85.01 billion versus IBES estimate of ₹74.65 billion; declared dividend of ₹25 per share and reported Q4 large deal TCV of $3.2 billion. Infosys says AI services exceed prior 5.5% share, demand stable quarter-on-quarter, and establishes step-down wholly owned subsidiary in Japan.
- Himadri Speciality Chemical Q4 (Consolidated YoY): Reported March-quarter consolidated revenue from operations of ₹12.88 billion and consolidated net profit of ₹2.01 billion.
- Choice International: Reported March-quarter consolidated revenue from operations of ₹3.07 billion and consolidated net profit of ₹603.1 million.
- Krystal Integrated Services: Advat Krystal Solar entered into a 25-year power purchase agreement in Maharashtra under a BOOT model.
- Rolex Rings: Approved share buyback of up to ₹1.80 billion at ₹180 per share.
- KD Green Industries: Unit secured orders worth ₹315.5 million for galvanized steel tubular poles.
- Gujarat Gas: Supported revival of Morbi ceramic industry with assured gas supply.
- Inventurus Knowledge Solutions / IKS Health: Announced agreement to acquire TruBridge, with TruBridge shareholders to receive $26.25 per share in cash, aimed at strengthening rural and community-based healthcare access.
- Ahasolar Technologies: Received order worth ₹24.8 million.
- Cipla: Received US FDA approval for the first AB-rated generic of Ventolin HFA.
- Star Cement: Unit acquired 100% shareholding of Jaitaran Renewable Power.
- Urban Enviro Waste Management: Received order worth ₹198.8 million.
- Azad Engineering: Signed an amendment to its strategic supply agreement with Nuovo Pignone, extending validity until CY2030 and addressing increased demand for turbomachinery components.
- Birla Corporation: Commenced mining operations at Bikram coal mine in Madhya Pradesh.
- Godawari Power and Ispat: Unit entered into supply agreement with Shanghai She-Nyi Roche Energy Technology.
- Espire Hospitality: Entered into agreement with Marriott International for JW Marriott Kosi Kalan hotel.
- Presstonic Engineering: Received order worth ₹9.5 million.
- STL Networks: Court dismissed Comex claim against Clearcomm with no order as to cost.
- Larsen & Toubro: Incorporated wholly owned subsidiary Vyoma.AI for establishing data centres and AI infrastructure.
- Aditya Birla Real Estate: Birla Estates reported FY2026 booking value of ₹81.36 billion.
Negative:
- IIFL Capital Services: Unit received tax demand of ₹494.6 million.
- Infosys: US-listed shares fell nearly 5% after FY revenue growth forecast came below estimates; company guided FY27 revenue growth at 1.5%–3.5% and operating margin at 20%–22%.
- Cyient Q4 (Consolidated YoY): Cyient reported a sharp 64.9% drop in profit to ₹65.5 crore, impacted by an exceptional loss of ₹71.2 crore. Revenue remained largely flat, inching up 0.92% to Rs 1,926.9 crore, indicating stable operations but significant bottom-line pressure during the quarter.
- UTI Asset Management Company Q4 (Consolidated YoY): UTI AMC reported a loss of ₹51.44 crore compared to a profit last year, despite a modest 3.8% rise in revenue to ₹390.3 crore. The board recommended a final dividend of ₹40 per share, signaling confidence despite earnings pressure.
Neutral / Others:
- SPML Infra: Approved issue of warrants worth ₹1.77 billion.
- Bank of Baroda: Extended tenure of Debadatta Chand as Managing Director and CEO for three years.
- Aurum PropTech: Designated Ashish Deora as Chairman.
- CIE Automotive India: Announced merger of CIE Aluminium Casting India with CIE Automotive India.
- Swati Projects: Appointed Ravi Todi as CEO.
- Nippon Life India Asset Management: To settle Yes Bank investment case, as per document.
- AVI Products India: Appointed Nikunj Bharatbhai Gandhi as CFO following resignation of He-Mali Pankaj Patel.
- Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences: Entered into non-commercial brand association agreement with Renova.
- Jagan Lamps: To buy machinery for halogen lamps from Tungsram Operations Kft, Hungary, enabling annual production capacity of 324 million halogen bulbs.
- Zomato (Eternal): Dropped contract clause restricting restaurant partners’ pricing decisions.
Non-Corporate, Unlisted & Foreign / Macro
1) Solar Imports: US Commerce Department set preliminary antidumping duties on solar cell imports from India, Indonesia and Laos.
2) ICSG / Copper: World refined copper balance is projected at a surplus of about 96,000 tonnes in 2026 and 377,000 tonnes in 2027; refined copper usage is expected to rise about 1.6% in 2026 and 2.0% in 2027, refined copper production by 0.4% in 2026 and 3% in 2027, and copper mine production by 1.6% in 2026 and 2.3% in 2027.
3) RBI: Imposed monetary penalties on Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Nagari Sahakari Bank, Aurangabad and Hardo Jilla Sahkari Bank, Uttar Pradesh.
4) RBI Bulletin: West Asia conflict has intensified pressure on global supply chains and poses substantial uncertainty to global growth prospects.
5) India 10-Year Bond Yield: Benchmark government bond yield ended at 6.9498% versus previous close of 6.9225%
6) RBI Bulletin: Domestic high-frequency indicators for March do not reflect much adverse impact from global supply chain bottlenecks.
7) India Central Bank: Bought net $7.41 billion in spot foreign exchange market in February; outstanding net forward sales stood at $77.67 billion as of end-February.
8) RBI Bulletin April 2026: Highlighted global supply chain pressure from West Asia conflict, with some easing in the first half of April.
9) Defence Sector: Rajnath Singh urged German firms to co-produce advanced defence systems with India.
10) Oil Market: Spot premiums for ESPO blend to be delivered in June eased in China amid weak refining margins.
11) Remitly Global: Expanded WhatsApp Send to UK, Canada and Spain; service now available in 14 countries.
12) Crown Holdings: Continues to expect FY2026 capital expenditure of about $550 million.
13) Reliance Enterprise Intelligence: Appointed Parminder Singh as Chief Executive Officer.
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Source: WOWNEWS24X7, Moneycontrol, Investing.com
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