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India’s passenger vehicle wholesales rose about 27% to nearly 450,000 units in April, led by Maruti’s record month and broad-based gains across major OEMs.
Government sources said a petrol and diesel price hike cannot be ruled out as global energy costs rise, while retail rates stay frozen and state-run fuel retailers report losses.
RBI Deputy Governor Poonam Gupta said India can sustain growth above 7.5% without stoking inflation, citing benign prices, effective transmission, and improving macro fundamentals amid global risks.
Iran is hardening its stance on the Strait of Hormuz as the UN and diplomats call for reopening, while an Indian former envoy warns of costlier shipping and energy volatility.
The UAE’s May 1, 2026 exit from OPEC and OPEC+ could weaken quota discipline, shift crude supply, and reshape India’s import costs amid Gulf disruptions.
USD/INR has climbed as Brent stays above $109 and the RBI reshapes rupee derivative rules, forcing markets to reprice volatility and liquidity expectations.
Retail traders are comparing Zerodha and Groww on intraday and commodity costs, margin, square-off rules, and missing features like currency trading and advanced order types.
Government sources say petrol and diesel prices could rise as crude stays above $110 a barrel, even as ministries publicly deny any immediate proposal post elections.
Ramkrishna Forgings posted Q1 FY26 revenue of ₹1,015 crore (+6% YoY) but PAT fell to ₹11.8 crore as costs rose, even as orders stayed strong.
Rising crude and a record-weak rupee from the West Asia war are forcing fresh scrutiny of FY27 deficit targets, subsidies and GDP growth projections.
HSBC and JPMorgan have downgraded India equities on valuation and macro risks, while domestic flows cushion foreign selling and analysts debate near-term upside in 2026.
Government sources say petrol and diesel may rise ₹4-5 per litre and domestic LPG ₹40-50, with a decision possible in 5-7 days amid crude volatility.
Himadri Speciality Chemical is expanding specialty carbon black capacity, building a second export corridor, and scaling LFP battery materials while reviving Birla Tyres with an EV-focused roadmap.
With 180+ Q4 FY26 result announcements due between April 30 and May 9, investors are tracking early winners and a packed May calendar across sectors.
Social-media chatter on GIFT Nifty is swinging between small cuts and sharp spikes, largely tracking crude oil, West Asia headlines, volatility and mixed FPI-DII flows.
Vedanta stock rose about 85% year-on-year as the May 1, 2026 demerger record date and stronger Q4 numbers kept investors focused on value unlocking.