HDFC Bank reported a steady Q4, with deposits rising 15% YoY and advances growing 12%. Average deposits touched Rs 28.51 lakh crore, while period-end deposits stood at Rs 31.06 lakh crore. The bank had been in the headlines after the abrupt exit of its director Atanu Chakraborty.

Nifty ended lower after persistent selling dragged the index below key short-term supports, signalling further weakness. With the index approaching the crucial 21,700 zone, sentiment remains fragile amid global uncertainties. Technical indicators stay bearish, suggesting caution, selective stock picking, and a defensive approach until stability emerges near major support levels.

Students can check the results on the official websites such as cbse.gov.in and results.nic.in.

According to the FIR, the attack occurred at Chellithode near Thiruvali in Wandoor at around 7.30 pm on Friday.

Alerts have been issued for different parts of the city. An orange alert, indicating “be prepared,” has been declared for South, Central, and New Delhi, while a yellow alert, meaning “be aware,” covers southwest, west, and northeast Delhi.

Midcap stocks saw sharp declines in March as rising crude prices, geopolitical tensions and continued FII outflows dragged markets lower, with the Nifty falling over 11%. This list highlights 10 worst-performing midcaps, with losses of up to 29%, reflecting broad-based selling pressure across sectors during a volatile period.

Bitcoin hovered near the $67,000 mark on Saturday as crypto markets stayed muted, with traders awaiting a potential volatility spike. While BTC and ETH moved sideways, analysts flagged tightening ranges and bottoming implied volatility. Key levels remain $65K on the downside and $69K on the upside, even as institutional inflows and sentiment show early improvement.

A total of 1,275 cases under Section 6A and 216 FIRs have been registered against those involved in black-marketing and illegal commercial use of domestic gas cylinders.

The Pune concert, previously scheduled for April 4, 2026, has been postponed to April 18, 2026, due to potential rain and thunderstorms.

Netflix is the world’s largest video streaming company, offering films and television series in dozens of languages across more ‌than 190 countries

Institutional buying has picked up, but Bitcoin demand remains weak as whales and broader market participants continue to sell, according to CryptoQuant. Despite a brief rebound in March, sustained negative accumulation and slowing mid-tier investor activity signal persistent structural headwinds that could keep Bitcoin stuck in a broader bear trend.

According to data shared by the Election Commission, 1,28,381 senior citizen absentee voters (AVSC) aged 85 or above cast their votes from home, a process which began on Monday.

Despite an 11% fall in the Nifty during March amid global tensions and rising crude prices, select smallcap stocks delivered strong gains of up to 72%. The list highlights standout performers across sectors that defied the broader market downturn, showcasing resilience and stock-specific momentum in a volatile environment.

The release of DeepSeek’s low-cost ​models V3 and R1 triggered a global tech stock selloff last year

With this rule, now more workers will be able to claim gratuity sooner, making post-employment benefits more accessible for millions of formal sector workers in India.

The incident occurred after a Maruti XL6 car reportedly lost control and plunged into a water-filled well located along the roadside, while the family was returning home after attending a private gathering.

The contest for Kerala is primarily between the ruling LDF, the UDF, and the NDA. All three parties have released their manifestos.

Microsoft President Brad Smith met Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at her office on Friday to announce the investment

According to data from Google Trends, searches related to the IPL were among the top trends over the last week.

Global markets are shifting from a low-volatility regime due to geopolitical tensions and persistent inflation. As Q2 begins, investors face uncertainty regarding valuation sustainability in a higher-rate environment. India shows relative strength but faces valuation concerns, emphasizing the need for earnings delivery and disciplined investing over market timing.

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AI in investing is often built for stable markets, limiting its usefulness during volatility. This piece argues that AI should enhance decision-making rather than replace human judgment. With rising retail participation in India, adaptive, context-driven AI tools focused on risk awareness and scenario analysis can significantly improve investment outcomes in uncertain market conditions.

TBPN is in many ways a tribute to mainstream news, with co-hosts John Coogan and Jordi Hays, both from the venture capital world, presenting a three-hour show daily from a studio in Los Angeles

The two teams head into this fixture on the back of impressive wins in their resepective season openers.

City have already completed a league double over Liverpool this season, underlining their control in this fixture.

Nine BSE small-cap stocks logged gains for five straight sessions even as the broader market slipped last week.

Nifty has ended a rare four-month losing streak, a pattern that historically precedes strong recoveries. DSP data shows average one-year returns of 40.7% after similar phases. With fund managers signalling capitulation and increasing equity exposure, market indicators suggest the recent correction may have marked a bottom for Indian equities.

Gross advances as of March 31 rose about 17% year-on-year to around Rs 25 lakh crore, compared to around Rs 21.4 lakh crore a year ago.

By comparison, last year, the world’s biggest maker of memory chips logged ‌43.6 trillion won in operating income

Since April 4 is the first Saturday of the month, banks across the country will remain open.

Fuel prices in India depend on several factors, with global crude oil prices being the most significant as crude is the primary raw material used to produce petrol and diesel.

Lawyers for women abused by Epstein had sued the bank, saying it ignored suspicious financial transactions involving Epstein that occurred while he was abusing girls and women from June 2008 to his arrest in early July 2019 on federal sex trafficking charges.

"The numbers are so large that, if successful, we would literally be able to balance our American Budget," Trump said in a post on his social networking site. "Good Luck JD!"

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China assembled a strategic petroleum reserve of roughly 1.2 billion barrels by early 2026, equal to approximately 109 days of seaborne import cover, bought at well below market cost from the very barrels Western sanctions were designed to strand.

Piyush Goyal said as per estimates, there are five crore pending court cases relating to minor offences, majority of which should have never gone to the courts

Captain Shreyas Iyer (50), Prabhsimran Singh (43) and Priyansh Arya (39) laid the foundation as PBKS never looked troubled by the 200-plus target set by CSK.

The former Royals star was captured sharing a warm moment with the teenage prodigy ahead of their clash in Ahmedabad on Saturday.

The All India Punjab National Bank Officers’ Association said that 1,142 Scale IV officers, nearly one-fourth of its strength, have been given transfer orders, creating huge disruption

U.S. President Trump signed an executive order, announcing the imposition of a 100% ad valorem duty on the import of certain patented pharmaceuticals and associated pharmaceutical ingredients

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The epicentre of the earthquake was near Darawan at 71.01 degrees E and 36.52 degrees N. Tremors were also felt in Jammu and Kashmir and Kargil.

Neither the US nor Israel has publicly commented on the specific strikes against medical facilities.

The insurance expansion comes as a broader diplomatic push takes shape in parallel.

Ahead of the new season of the Indian Premier League, junior Tendulkar has spoken on a whole range of topics.

The youngster scored a rapid half-century to calm the nerves inside the Chepauk after losing Sanju Samson early in their first home outing of IPL 2026.

China assembled a strategic petroleum reserve of roughly 1.2 billion barrels by early 2026, equal to approximately 109 days of seaborne import cover, bought at well below market cost from the very barrels Western sanctions were designed to strand.

The South Gujarat Textile Processors Association has decided to limit the operational days of units to five days a week.

Global food prices climbed in March to their highest level since September last year, the FAO said on Friday, warning that prices could rise further if the Middle East conflict that pushed up energy prices continues.

Dhurandhar has collected a total India gross collections of Rs 1,138.75 crore, while the total India net collections are Rs 951.36 crore as of now.

Velleppam is a Malayalam-language romance comedy featuring Noorin Shereef, Akshay Radhakrishnan, and Roma Asrani.

Israel faces incoming fire from Iran amid ongoing Middle East conflict, with Kuwait and Bahrain also reporting attacks, highlighting regional tensions.

Nabi also credited former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan, who worked as a mentor in the J&K setup, for shaping his development.

As per the filing, Reddy will be taking up additional responsibility of overseeing the ongoing demerger of the Space and Meteorology business.

Iran targeted more sites in Arab Gulf states into Friday, hours after President Donald Trump issued fresh threats against Iranian infrastructure to pressure Tehran to start peace negotiations.

Super Mario Galaxy Movie features Chris Pratt voicing Mario, Charlie Day as Luigi, and Jack Black as Bowser. Brie Larson voices Rosalina while Benny Safdie voices Bowser Jr.

The shift, however, is not without challenges. Calendar space, broadcaster interests, and player workload remain key constraints, particularly in a system where players are already balancing multiple formats and leagues.

Taxpayers will continue to file their ITR for FY26 under the current rules. The new IT Act 2025, effective April 1, will apply to returns filed in June 2027.

Oracle has about 30,000 employees in India, which includes about 12,000 people who have been affected by the recent layoffs.

The government has updated Income Tax Return forms for Financial Year 2025-26, effective 1 April 2026. Here are the key changes and how to avoid scrutiny after filing tax returns.

An index of hiring plans among small businesses held steady in March at one of the lowest levels in recent years.

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 advocates that students should achieve proficiency in three languages by the end of Class 10.

Neither Adnoc nor Abu Dhabi authorities have confirmed a timeline for resuming operations at the facility.

Israel faces incoming fire from Iran amid ongoing Middle East conflict, with Kuwait and Bahrain also reporting attacks, highlighting regional tensions.

While the two parties agreed to further enhance the overall bilateral ties, energy cooperation surfaced prominently in meetings.

Sobha recorded Rs 2,039 crore in sales in Q4FY26, up 11% YoY, with 1.34 million sq ft of new sales. Bangalore contributed 51% and NCR Rs 610 crore. For FY26, the company achieved record annual sales of Rs 8,136 crore, with 5.54 million sq ft at Rs 14,675/sq ft. Shares ended at Rs 1,167.90, down 2.5%.

Yogesh also mentioned the importance of cheat meals by giving an example of schools functioning 5 or 6 days a week.

The firm said it has stepped up enforcement against malpractices, conducting more than 7,500 inspections and taking action against 141 distributors, including suspending five

Warren Buffett’s iconic advice — “Be fearful when others are greedy and greedy when others are fearful” — underscores the importance of contrarian thinking and emotional discipline in investing. By understanding market psychology, valuing assets during fear-driven sell-offs, and avoiding herd mentality, investors can identify opportunities and manage risks. The principle remains highly relevant in today’s volatile, sentiment-driven markets.

HDFC Securities expects a muted Q4 for Indian IT stocks, with tier-1 growth at -1.1 to +0.9% QoQ CC. It recommends seven stocks, including Infosys, HCL, LTIMindtree, and Mastek, with potential gains from 12% to 57%. Valuations are attractive post-correction, but growth depends on execution in outcome-driven deals.

U.S. stock markets, including the NYSE and Nasdaq, will remain closed on Friday, April 3, 2026, for Good Friday. Bond markets will operate on reduced hours, and key economic data, including the U.S. jobs report, will still be released. Trading will resume on Monday, April 6, 2026, while U.S. markets do not observe Easter Monday as a holiday.

With the second weekend approaching, it is expected to see higher numbers, as the previous collections have already proved that this sci-fi movie has a dedicated audience in the country.

IOCL said that it is currently delivering around 28 lakh LPG cylinders daily.

Suryoday Small Finance Bank’s Q4FY26 gross advances jumped 29% YoY to Rs 13,201 crore, while deposits surged 32% to Rs 13,958 crore. Retail deposits and CASA showed strong growth, and disbursements rose 46% YoY. The stock ended 1.7% higher on NSE, though it has fallen 19% over six months amid broader market weakness.

Marriott Bonvoy has partnered with Swiggy, enabling members to earn MB points on Swiggy transactions like ordering food delivery, groceries, and dining out. These activities help accumulate MB points a little more quickly for the next stay at a Marriott Bonvoy participating hotel.

To control the consumption of petrol and diesel, government made a 55% increases in the fuel prices in Pakistan

All the PSL matches will be played at only two venues (in Lahore and Karachi) and are being played behind the closed doors due to deepening fuel crisis as a result of the crisis in West Asia.

Single phase elections to 234 Assembly constituencies in Tamil Nadu will be held on April 23, with the counting slated for May 4.

Despite the war, we will be closing the year with positive growth says an official of the Commerce Ministry

The Adani Group chairman highlighted the roadmap presented by Adityanath, which aims to make Uttar Pradesh a $1 trillion economy by 2030 and expand it further to $6 trillion by 2047.

The crisis has disrupted the movement of ships carrying oil and gas through the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns over cooking gas supplies and prompting people to rush to buy induction heaters and compatible utensils

The CMA CGM Kribi sailed from waters off Dubai toward Iran on Thursday afternoon local time, signaling that its owner was French

Hyundai Motor, the world’s third-biggest automaker warns that even if the Iran war ended soon the ‌impact would linger

Brokerages see the recent market correction driven by geopolitical tensions and rising oil prices as a buying opportunity, identifying nearly 80 stocks across sectors. While near-term risks remain, valuations have eased and earnings growth outlook stays intact. Analysts expect volatility to persist but believe the downside is largely priced in, making the current phase suitable for gradual accumulation.

Brokerages see the recent market correction driven by geopolitical tensions and rising oil prices as a buying opportunity, identifying nearly 80 stocks across sectors. While near-term risks remain, valuations have eased and earnings growth outlook stays intact. Analysts expect volatility to persist but believe the downside is largely priced in, making the current phase suitable for gradual accumulation.

A new leak claims Apple could once again drop the black colour option for its upcoming iPhone 18 Pro models. The company is also reportedly introducing design tweaks and upgraded hardware.

North Korea did not disclose where the test took place but the 38 North report said it appears to have been conducted at the Sohae site, citing photos released by state media.

Over 40 US allies met virtually to discuss reopening the Strait of Hormuz, addressing global concerns over disruptions caused by tensions with Iran.

The move aims to extend the impact of decriminalising minor violations and reduce the burden on courts and businesses, while addressing a large backlog of cases.