Indian Stocks

According to Bloomberg data, the total market cap of Korea-listed companies has jumped to $5 trillion, while India’s has declined to $4.8 trillion. The sustained AI trade has powered the Korean stock market's 85% valuation surge this year.

Shares of LIC rose nearly 5% following a strong quarterly performance and revised earnings estimates. Systematix Equities increased its target price to ₹970, reflecting a positive outlook.

Small and mid-cap stocks have notably outperformed large caps in 2026. The Nifty Smallcap 100 and Nifty Midcap 100 posted positive returns due to strong earnings growth and favourable business outlooks, while large caps faced declines in the same period.

Aptus Value Housing Finance reported strong Q4FY26 results, with a 26% YoY rise in net profit. Analysts remain positive due to robust return ratios and growth strategies, despite recent stock volatility.

The Indian stock market started negatively as Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex fell amid rising crude oil prices and geopolitical instability. Investors are also waiting for India's retail inflation data, which could impact market sentiment.

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After falling for six months in a row, Ola Electric's stock price has surged 70% in April so far, boosted by an increase in vehicle registrations. Meanwhile, rival Ather Energy shares have inched higher by 19% in April so far.

IEX share price slumped to the day's low of ₹125.35 apiece in intraday deals today, as against its last closing price of ₹135.65 after CERC released new draft norms for market coupling.