The Nifty index surpassed 23,100 today with notable contributions from companies like Wipro, HCLTech, and Hindalco, which saw significant gains.

Motilal Oswal suggests Maruti Suzuki, TVS Motor, and M&M as top auto picks despite Q4 challenges, due to anticipated resilience amid input cost and crude price risks. Additionally, ancillary companies like Motherson and Endurance are also favored for potential growth opportunities in the sector.

Major industrial players like JSW Group and NLC India showcased interest in the $1 billion rare earth magnet incentive scheme initiated by the Centre. The goal is to establish a self-reliant domestic ecosystem for rare earth magnets, attracting attention from significant industrial entities.

MBL Infra's board is set to explore funding opportunities and potentially issue new shares to its promoter group on April 11, 2026, following the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) 2016 guidelines.

Moneyboxx Finance Ltd has made early repayments on its listed NCDs. On April 6, 2026, they paid an amount of Rs. 18.2L in interest and redeemed Rs. 1.9Cr ahead of schedule. This demonstrates their commitment to timely debt servicing.

Cholamandalam Investment recently experienced a significant block trade worth approximately INR 137 crore on the NSE. This was for over a million shares, with each share traded at around INR 1,358.60.

IEX sets new record with a trading volume of 141 BU in the fiscal year 2026, representing a 17% annual increase due to improved performance in real-time electricity markets.

The pharmaceutical company Zydus Lifesciences experienced a significant drop of 3.6%, closing at Rs.864.25, with Sensex only declining by 0.3%. This dip may be due to bearish signals and an increase in open interest, suggesting that investors should exercise caution regarding this mid-cap stock.

Morgan Stanley maintains a neutral stance towards Aavas Financiers, suggesting an anticipated price of INR 1,600. Investors may consider this as a potential indicator for their investment strategy.

Jefferies predicts a preference for banks such as SBI, HDFC Bank, and Axis Bank over automotive stocks due to their stable asset quality and steady credit growth. The optimistic outlook for the Nifty sets its target at 25,000, with potential gains of up to 10%. However, if geopolitical risks decrease and oil prices stabilize, the bull case anticipates a rise to 28,000, a 23% increase.

Bosch Limited showed remarkable strength on April 2, 2026, rising by 3.1%, despite the Sensex dropping by 1.8%. This outperformance against its sector by 4% suggests Bosch's resilience in a challenging market condition.

Commercial LPG prices have increased significantly (over 10%) in main urban areas. The government has limited the price increase of Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) for domestic flights to a maximum of 25%, due to escalating expenses.

HFCL has announced an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) on April 24, 2026, via video conferencing. The meeting will discuss issuing warrants worth 7.5 crore at ₹74 each to promoters, totaling approximately ₹555 crores.

Motilal Oswal's Sneha Poddar suggests investing in five stocks, such as ICICI Bank, Max Financial, Tata Power, Aurobindo Pharma, and IPCA Labs, due to their promising upside potential of up to 48%. These selections are driven by their strong growth, profitability, and operational enhancements.

Tata Motors reported a significant 37% increase in sales for Q4 FY26, with over 200,000 vehicles sold. Notably, electric vehicle (EV) sales saw an impressive jump of 43%, reaching nearly 92,000 units, fueled by strong demand for SUVs, CNG, and EV models.

Amber's IL JIN has increased its ownership in Unitronics to nearly 50% by acquiring an additional 4.85%, confirming compliance with SEBI regulations following previous disclosures through ILJIN Holding.

Ranjanben Shah has offloaded 663,000 shares of Atal Realtech at an average price of ₹22.09, signaling a potential shift in market sentiment towards the company's stock.

The promoters, Kabir Ghumman, Sumer Ghumman, and Sirmaur Hospitality, have purchased approximately 0.42% of Shivalik Bimetal shares on the open market, indicating their optimism towards the company's future growth. This move signals a positive outlook and potentially increased investor confidence in the company.

W.S. Industries has announced the redemption of its preference shares and debentures worth approximately ₹18.25 crore. The company redeemed 9.25 lakh preference shares at a price of ₹100 each, totaling ₹9.25 crore. Additionally, 90 lakh debentures were partially redeemed at ₹10 apiece, amounting to ₹9 crore. The funds for the redemption were sourced through an equity issue.

Interarch Building Solutions has won a contract to supply a Pre-Engineered Steel Building System, with an estimated completion date within the next seven months and a 10% initial payment required.