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In a major move to strengthen its renewable energy portfolio, NTPC Green Energy Ltd (NGEL) is planning to raise up to Rs 5,000 crore through the issuance of bonds in the financial year 2025-26. A subsidiary of India's largest power producer, NTPC, NGEL is taking significant steps to fuel the country's transition towards clean energy. The fundraising proposal will be considered and approved at a board meeting scheduled for April 29, 2025.

The Indian stock market opened on a hopeful note today, but the optimism didn’t last. If you’re tracking the market closely, it’s essential to understand not only what happened but also why it happened. Let’s break down the major global and domestic factors that are steering today’s market action.

High bad loans, weak risk management practices, and limited capital base caused IDBI Bank share price to underperform for a long time. However, prompt regulatory actions, timely capital infusion from the government, and LIC’s acquisition of a majority stake in the bank have brought stability. The bank is still in the process of regaining its financial footing and restoring investor confidence.

The market hit a pause on the 7-day winning streak for the primary indices as of 24th April 2025, when NIFTY and SENSEX ended 0.34% and 0.39% lower, respectively. The trend continued today as the index fell further in response to recent geopolitical events and prevailing global cues. What held the limelight amidst the ongoing trend is also Waaree Energies Limited’s stock price, which dived steeply into a 9% fall after the lock-in period ended on 25th April 2025. Did the shares fall only due to the ending lock-in period, or are there other factors at play? Let’s understand.

FMCG giant Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) released its financial results for the fourth quarter (Q4) of the financial year 2024 to 2025 (FY25) on Thursday, offering a nuanced picture of cautious growth, evolving market strategies, and a sustained focus on value delivery. While the company reported a marginal drop in profits, it maintained revenue growth and took decisive steps toward reshaping its product portfolio.

On Thursday morning, investors observed a classic case of market behavior that defies logic at first glance. Tata Consumer Products Ltd (TCPL), a key arm of the Tata Group, reported a stellar rise of 59.19% in net profit for the March quarter, comfortably beating estimates. Yet, the market responded with a sharp 4.5% drop in its share price in early trading, with the stock slipping to ₹1,098.30 apiece on the NSE.