The Bombay High Court has denied a request to include Debjyoti Dutta as an accused in the 3,000-crore PNB fraud case, following a plea submitted by Nitin Shahi of Gitanjali Gems.

In FY26, Keystone Realtors sets a new record with pre-sales reaching ₹40.2 billion and collections at ₹26.2 billion. Notably, the Q4 sales showed a robust 58% year-over-year increase, demonstrating continued growth for the real estate company.

Despite experiencing a significant 30% foreign portfolio investment (FPI) outflow in Q1, HDFC Bank lost 26% of its value. However, JP Morgan has upgraded the bank's rating due to an improved risk-reward profile following a substantial drop in valuation.

Prime India Polymix has purchased over 11 lakh Hi-Tech Pipes shares at an average price of Rs. 79.4, signifying a significant investment in the pipe manufacturing company.

SG Finserve Ltd has successfully honored its commitment, making a timely interest payment of Rs 66.8 lakh on its Rs 50 crore Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs) due in 2026. The company also redeemed all 5,000 NCDs without any remaining balances.

Coal India (CIL) will offer 25.62 MT of coal for auction in April to mitigate energy shortages due to the ongoing West Asia crisis. From January 2026, CIL aims to expand Special Window Mechanism Auctions to Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Nepal, promoting transparency and market integration.

NOCIL has initiated trial operations for a Rs 250 crore capacity expansion at their Dahej facility. Pending customer approvals on sample products, they anticipate updating the market on commercial production soon.

Endurance Tech remains a Buy recommendation by Citi, yet the target price is revised down to Rs 2,900 due to demand concerns. The financial services firm Fortis Healthcare expects an EBITDA margin of 22-25% by FY26. Jefferies predicts a 74% growth potential for Aavas Financiers, setting a target price at Rs 1,875. However, Morgan Stanley expresses caution and prefers Aptus and Home First Finance over Aavas Financiers.

The shares of HUL, GCPL, and Tata Consumer reached their lowest point in a year, as the BSE FMCG index dropped 2%. This decline is attributed to escalating crude prices, which are expected to increase costs and potentially affect sales volumes for these companies. Analysts anticipate this trend could persist.

Bank of India has successfully made its scheduled interest payments on Basel III bonds, ranging from Rs. 54.85 crore to Rs. 377 crore, on April 2nd, 2026, confirming the bank's financial reliability and adherence to payment deadlines.

The Nifty index experienced a significant surge of 550 points today, despite challenges such as oil prices reaching $110 and Dow futures dipping by 600 points. The recovery was largely driven by strong performances in IT sectors, including Coforge and LTIMindtree, and the banking sector, with HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank leading the way.

Shipyard stocks experienced a notable surge on April 1, with GRSE reporting a remarkable turnover of ₹6,400 crore in the fiscal year 2025-26. This increase can be attributed to the inclusion of Cochin Shipyard in F&O and Mazagon Dock's consistent performance.

Paradeep Phosphates invests INR 240 crore in expanding their Mangalore plant, commissioning a new sulphuric acid unit with a capacity of 300 TPD starting March 31, 2026. This boosts the plant's overall production capacity to 400 TPD, reducing imports and saving CO2 emissions in the process.

Endurance Tech announces it will transfer increasing aluminum costs onto its customers due to current market fluctuations.

Navkar Corp is arranging investor meetings, adhering to Regulation 30 LODR, in Tokyo and Kuala Lumpur next April, inviting institutional investors for discussions.

Jana Small Finance Bank has met its obligations by timely paying a ₹4.8 crore interest installment for their debentures, in accordance with Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) regulations. The payment was due on March 31, 2026.

Anil Agarwal has challenged Gautam Adani's $4 billion bid for valuable real estate assets, particularly India's Formula One track, escalating a potential dispute between the two business tycoons.

The Nifty Metal index experienced a 1.4% growth, primarily driven by strong performances from companies like Nalco (6.1% increase), Hindalco (4.3% increase), and Vedanta (3.7% increase). This surge in global aluminium prices, largely due to Middle East tensions, could potentially provide short-term benefits for Indian aluminium producers.

On its initial public offering, Coal India's subsidiary, CMPDI, experienced a 7% decline. This drop has caused some apprehension among investors. However, the potential for investment in CMPDI might still be worth considering due to the price decrease on its debut.

Arfin India has won a major supply agreement with Dakshin Gujarat Vij Company, securing the contract for providing AAAC conductors from May to November 2026, with prices subject to market fluctuations.