Georgieva reiterated that the IMF will lower its global growth forecast as a result of the war in Iran.

With just 30 points from 32 matches, Spurs are two points adrift of safety and now need either West Ham (32 pts), Nottingham Forest (33 pts) or Leeds United (33 pts) to drop points, to give them a chance of avoiding the drop.

Besides developments related to Middle East, crude oil prices would also dictate market trends in a holiday-shortened week ahead, analyst said.

Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the Iranian Parliament Speaker asserted that Iran pursues powerful diplomacy, alongside military force, for upholding the rights of the Iranian people.

As against sale of about 77,000 5 kg cylinders in pre-crisis February, daily sales have topped over 1 lakh in the last two-three weeks.

Besides developments related to Middle East, crude oil prices would also dictate market trends in a holiday-shortened week ahead, analyst said.

China claims Arunachal Pradesh as part of southern Tibet.

Jaishankar was on a two-day visit to the Gulf nation from Saturday.

Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru honoured the legendary singer who passed away in the city on Sunday, April 12, at the age of 92.

Besides developments related to Middle East, traders will also monitor the US PPI, crude oil prices and speeches from several Federal Reserve officials for further direction on bullion prices, analyst said.

The Israeli army chief has placed forces on high alert, preparing for renewed conflict as US-Iran diplomatic negotiations reach a dead end, according to Al Jazeera.

The specific reasons behind the about-turns are not clear, as both Iraq and Pakistan had earlier received approvals from Iran to transit the strait.

His comments came following the collapse of the marathon negotiations between Iran and the US in Islamabad.

Krishna has pushed his India teammate and Rajasthan Royals leg spinner Ravi Bishnoi to second place.

The payment of dividend will be done within a period of 30 days from declaration. This is the highest ever dividend announced by Muthoot Finance.

NDTV Profit spoke to experts and asked them how they read the current USIran situation and the fallout on Indian markets.

The appellate tribunal highlighted that putting all other projects of the realty firms, which are unrelated to the default, is not in the interest of homebuyers and other stakeholders of other projects.

The Nifty index will find immediate support at 23,450-23,100 levels.

A personal loan can provide quick financial relief for borrowers, but if not managed properly, it may lead to financial stress.

The loan has a six-year grace period and a 29-year final maturity, with repayment of the World Bank loan starting on June 15, 2031, the WB official further said.

Since the RBI first clamped down to support the battered rupee, which had hit record lows and was staring at the 100 per dollar mark, the local currency has gained around 2%.

The company said it has chosen not to pass on the increase, warning that doing so could trigger a cascading impact across sectors reliant on coal.

The minimum age for pilgrims has been fixed at 13 years and the maximum at 70 years, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said.

The singer sang for more than eight decades, recording an incredible 12,000 songs.

The NSE Nifty 50 and the BSE Sensex rallied nearly 6% during the week, marking their best performance since the first week of February 2021.

Sources said global energy major Shell leveraged its LNG portfolio in countries ranging from Oman to Australia and Nigeria.

More than 90.83 lakh names have been deleted across West Bengal till April 7, nearly 11.85% of the electorate identified last October.

Veteran investor Michael Burry remains bearish on Palantir Technologies, citing high valuations and AI bubble risks. While optimism persists around artificial intelligence, experts warn uncertainty over profitability and infrastructure spending could challenge long-term returns despite strong technological potential.

Her legendary career as an iconic singer has defined an era of music in India, Murmu said in an X post.

The singer sang for more than eight decades, recording an incredible 12,000 songs.

Borrowers maintaining a good CIBIL score enhance their prospects of securing favourable home loan terms, resulting in significant time and cost savings.

Despite sharp market volatility in FY26, select PMS portfolios delivered strong returns up to 43%. Strategies across small-cap, multi-cap, and multi-asset categories outperformed, showcasing resilience and long-term wealth creation potential even amid geopolitical tensions and fluctuating market conditions.

The incident occurred on Friday afternoon when a boat carrying over two dozen tourists, primarily from Punjab, hit a floating drum of a pontoon bridge and capsized near Kesi Ghat in Vrindavan.

The biannual naval commanders conference will be held in New Delhi from April 14 to 16.

"Deeply saddened by the passing of Asha Bhosle ji, one of the most iconic and versatile voices India has ever known," he said.

TCS says nearly half of internal job allocations now happen through AI recommendations, marking a major shift in workplace staffing decisions.

Banerjee in a post on X said, "Profoundly saddened by the demise of the great musical genius Asha Bhosle. She has been an inspiring and mesmerising singer who reigned over our hearts for generations."

Leaders and artists remembered Bhosle as a legendary and versatile, with Union Ministers Piyush Goyal and Nitin Gadkari hailed her immense contribution to the Indian music industry.

From black-and-white cinema to global stages, from vinyl to streaming, Asha Bhosle stayed relevant by constantly evolving her sound.

Leaders and artists remembered Bhosle as a legendary and versatile, with Union Ministers Piyush Goyal and Nitin Gadkari hailed her immense contribution to the Indian music industry.

The 92-year-old singer passed away on Sunday due to multi-organ failure at Breach Candy Hospital in South Mumbai.

The new labour laws, which were implemented in November 2025, and came into effect on 1 April, are quietly reshaping how salary is credited in India. According to the government, the restructuring will result in employees having more retirement savings in the long-term.

The two sides meet at Wankhede with Mumbai seeking momentum and Bengaluru looking to recover from a first setback in their title defence.

The National Pension System (NPS) is a major vehicle for long-term financial security in the country.

The National Pension System (NPS) is a major vehicle for long-term financial security in the country.

Nifty extended gains, maintaining bullish momentum above key moving averages with strengthening RSI signals. Support lies near 23,800 and resistance around 24,300–24,350. Analysts highlight SBI and Bajaj Consumer Care as buy ideas with upside potential supported by strong technical breakouts and trend strength.

Global oil markets are witnessing a severe physical crude shortage as Middle East disruptions trigger frantic buying and record premiums for immediate supplies. While futures prices ease on ceasefire hopes, physical markets spike, exposing supply gaps and forcing refiners worldwide to secure costly prompt barrels.

HDFC Bank added Rs 91,282.67 crore, taking its market valuation to Rs 12,47,478.57 crore.

The combined market valuation of eight of the top-10 most valued firms surged by Rs 4,13,003.23 crore last week, with HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank emerging as the biggest gainers, in tandem with an optimistic trend in equities.

Foreign institutional investors sold Indian equities for 27 straight sessions, triggering steep market losses amid geopolitical tensions and weak sentiment. Though a brief buying return emerged, analysts warn sustained flows depend on oil prices, West Asia stability, and relative global valuation attractiveness.

Asha Bhosle Passes Away: Legendary Playback Singer Dies At 92 In Mumbai

Veteran playback singer Asha Bhosle passed away at the age of 92 in Mumbai on Sunday, April 12, following a cardiac arrest and pulmonary complications, according to NDTV.

As an Under-19 international she played the 2009 and 2010 U-19 European Championships for Germany.

The largest information technology services company had hired 44,000 freshers in FY26, one of the highest by any private sector employer in the country, despite the headwinds it faced.

India and the UK, on July 24, 2025, signed the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), under which 99 per cent of Indian exports will enter the British market at zero duty, while tariffs on British products, such as cars and whisky, will be reduced in India.

Jaishankar is in Abu Dhabi in the concluding leg of his four-day two-nation visit to Mauritius and the UAE from April 9-12.

Analyst estimates highlight select Nifty500 stocks with 50% to 60% upside potential over the next year. Driven by strong revenue growth and broad analyst coverage, stocks like Sapphire Foods, Inox Wind, and Swiggy emerge as high-conviction breakout candidates in market outlooks.

Following disruptions to energy supplies from the West Asia conflict, the government is pushing wider adoption of piped natural gas (PNG) as a convenient alternative to LPG, given its more diversified sourcing and lower dependence on the Gulf region.

Both Lucknow and Gujarat head into this match on the back of wins in their respective previous fixtures.

Market participants attributed the sustained selling pressure to a combination of global macroeconomic headwinds and heightened geopolitical risks.

The coming week will witness the launch of two IPOs for subscription includingone mainboard and one SME IPO and few lisitngs.

Global market volatility driven by geopolitics, inflation, and rates is reviving value investing principles. Veteran investor Arnold Van Den Berg highlights that uncertainty often creates mispriced assets, offering long-term opportunities for disciplined investors focused on intrinsic value over market noise and sentiment-driven swings.

While Lucknow have two wins and one loss from their first three matches of the season, Gujarat have just one win while suffering two defeats from three games.

Foreign investors maintained their aggressive sell-off in Indian equities, withdrawing Rs 48,213 crore (USD 5.14 billion) in the first 10 days of April, as rising geopolitical tensions and global macroeconomic uncertainties reduced risk appetite.

PPF Income Strategy: With the right amount of discipline, you can grow a corpus of over ₹1 crore using PPF and get ₹61,000 monthly as pension from the interest, without even touching the principal.

Life Insurance Corporation of India is expected to announce its first-ever bonus share issue after its April 13 board meeting. The move may enhance liquidity and investor participation, supported by strong financials, steady growth, and consistent dividend payouts since its 2022 listing.

The listed companies have announced dividend payouts, income distribution, buy backs and stock splits that investors can benefit from.

US Vice President J D Vance said, the talks have failed after 21 hours of discussion, and the negotiators will return without an agreement.

US Vice President J D Vance said, the talks have failed after 21 hours of discussion, and the negotiators will return without an agreement.

Indian PMS strategies suffered steep losses in March, with 97% delivering negative returns amid a war-led market selloff. Small and midcap strategies were hardest hit, mirroring Nifty’s sharp decline, while only a few debt-oriented and select equity strategies managed marginal gains.

Indian PMS strategies suffered steep losses in March, with 97% delivering negative returns amid a war-led market selloff. Small and midcap strategies were hardest hit, mirroring Nifty’s sharp decline, while only a few debt-oriented and select equity strategies managed marginal gains.

Gold prices surged as US-Iran ceasefire talks weakened the dollar and heightened safe-haven demand. Ongoing geopolitical uncertainty, central bank buying, and inflation concerns support bullish sentiment, while upcoming data and fragile truce conditions may keep gold volatile yet upward biased.

The Income Tax Act, 2025, effective April 1, maintains existing TDS thresholds on bank interest. The I-T department clarified the definition of banking company and the rules around TDS. Here are the prescribed limits and how much TDS gets deducted on bank interest income.

8th Pay Commission is expected to revise the pensions, allowances, and salaries of central government retirees and employees.

Eight penny stocks delivered 25% to 204% gains over three months, led by Starlineps Enterprises. Screened by low price, market cap, and liquidity, these high-momentum stocks attract investors but carry significant risks including volatility, low transparency, and liquidity concerns requiring disciplined investing.

Nifty posted its best weekly gain since February 2021, rising 6% on easing geopolitical tensions and falling volatility. Analysts see continued upside toward 24,700, supported by technical strength, earnings momentum, and improving sentiment, though global cues, oil prices, and FII flows remain key risks.

Anand James sees sustained buying lifting Nifty toward 24,900 as volatility eases. Bank Nifty shows strong bullish momentum with potential to 57,300, backed by derivatives and heavyweight reversals. IT remains weak with bearish indicators, while realty stocks and select trades offer upside opportunities.

8th Pay Commission update: The fitment factor is the multiplier the new CPC uses to calculate the new basic pay. The 8th Pay Commission will take into account several factors, including inflation, to determine the fitment factor.

Vance, who had been joined by Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, had been negotiating with an Iranian team led by Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf, to find a lasting resolution to the six-week war.

Ambedkar Jayanti 2026 will be observed as a public holiday across India, with many offices, schools, and banks remaining closed.

The Government hikes windfall tax on diesel to ₹55.5 per litre and ATF ₹42 per litre with immediate effect

Margin Trading Facility exposure has surged to ₹1.2 trillion. Individually rational borrowing can become collectively dangerous — and when leverage unwinds, even prudent investors will feel the shock.

Gold was expected to thrive on war and uncertainty in 2026. Instead, rising oil, higher yields and a stronger dollar knocked it off course. Here’s why the hedge faltered — and what lies ahead.

TCS says nearly half of internal job allocations now happen through AI recommendations, marking a major shift in workplace staffing decisions.