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The primary indices of the Indian stock market marked a green exit yesterday, on 28th April 2025, with a nearly 1.2% rise in both NIFTY and SENSEX. Another index that joined the green bandwagon was the BSE Oil and Gas index with an intraday jump of around 3%. The index touched an intraday high of 26,551.71 yesterday and is currently up by nearly 1%. What factors caused the rally? Let’s decode

As global trade realigns in the wake of enduring US-China tensions, an unlikely but economically significant trend has emerged: Chinese exporters are increasingly partnering with Indian firms to fulfill orders bound for the United States. This shift, driven by strategic circumvention of high tariffs and supply chain recalibration, is presenting India with a rare dual benefit—rising export volumes and deeper integration into global value chains.

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.