Global Market Futures (as of 06.15 AM IST)US Market (Futures) Nasdaq: -0.22% Dow Jones: +0.12% S&P 500: -0.12%European (Futures) Ftse 100: +0.63% Cac 40: -0.24% Dax : +0.80%Asian NIKKEI 225: +0.68% &...
Global Market Futures (as of 06.15 AM IST)
US Market (Futures)
- Nasdaq: -0.22%
- Dow Jones: +0.12%
- S&P 500: -0.12%
European (Futures)
- Ftse 100: +0.63%
- Cac 40: -0.24%
- Dax : +0.80%
Asian
- NIKKEI 225: +0.68%
- KOSPI: +2.47%
- ASX 200: +2.31%
Gift Nifty: 23045.00 (+0.19%)
FII and DII Trading Activity April 6, 2026 in Cash market:
- FIIs / FPIs: Net Sell of ₹8,167.17 crores
- DIIs: Net Buy of ₹8,088.70 crores
Commodity Market Updates
International commodity markets are showing a positive bias with key assets trading near elevated levels. Gold is holding around $4,650–$4,700/oz (₹4,687), while XAU/USD is near $4,660, reflecting steady safe-haven demand amid global uncertainty. Silver is outperforming at approximately $73–$74/oz (₹73.15), supported by strong industrial and investment demand. Copper remains firm near $5.6/lb, indicating resilience in base metals. In energy markets, crude oil prices are strong, with WTI around $113/bbl and Brent near $110/bbl, driven by supply disruptions and geopolitical tensions . Meanwhile, natural gas is softer at ~$2.7–$2.8/MMBtu, reflecting mixed demand conditions. Overall, commodities remain supported by tight supply and macro uncertainty.
Key Corporate Updates:
Positive:
- ACME Solar Holdings: The company via its subsidiaries ACME Suryodaya and ACME Sun Power, has commissioned additional phases of its BESS projects in Rajasthan. Suryodaya reached 247 MW/521.652 MWh of 285 MW capacity, while Sun Power achieved 166.670 MW/802.460 MWh of its planned 300 MW capacity.
- Aurobindo Pharma: Curateq Biologics reported positive Phase 3 results for its omalizumab biosimilar BPI 1, with the study meeting all primary endpoints in CSU patients at the 300 mg dose, supporting product development momentum.
- B.R. Goyal Infrastructure: Secured a new order worth ₹233.7 million, supporting near-term revenue visibility.
- Brigade Hotel Ventures / Brigade Group: Announced plans with Hyatt for Grand Hyatt Chennai ECR and Hyatt House Bengaluru Devanahalli, indicating continued hospitality expansion.
- CreditAccess Grameen: Reported year-on-year growth in Q4 disbursements, reflecting healthy credit demand and business traction.
- Deep Industries: Received a letter of award from ONGC worth ₹590 million, strengthening its order book.
- FSN E-Commerce Ventures (Nykaa): Clarified that it remains in discussions with 820E and other concerned parties, keeping strategic optionality open.
- Gallantt Ispat: Reported Q4 FY26 steel production up 9% YoY and steel sales of 0.23 MT, also up 9% YoY, indicating steady operating momentum.
- Goodricke Group: Executed a non-binding MoU for the sale of Chalouni Tea Estate valued at ₹190 million, which could support portfolio rationalisation and cash generation.
- Greenlam Industries: Subsidiaries acquired the remaining stake in PT. Greenlam Indo Pacific, increasing control over the overseas business.
- Happy Square Outsourcing Services: Won a new manpower supply order valued at ₹1.2 million.
- IRFC: Opened the financial year with a ₹10 billion disbursal to MAHAGENCO, indicating continued asset deployment.
- Jubilant FoodWorks: Reported Q4 FY26 consolidated revenue from operations of ₹25,058 million, up 19.1% YoY, offsetting weak same-store trends.
- PDS: Entered a sourcing-as-a-service contract with a US value retailer, with expected sourcing volumes of about $50 million, supporting business growth.
- PC Jeweller: Reported YoY growth in Q4 FY2026 standalone revenue, indicating demand recovery.
- Shyam Metalics and Energy: Reported March FY26 stainless steel sales volumes up 58.91% YoY, reflecting strong segment performance.
- Shipping Corporation / SCILAL: Signed an MoU with Synergy Marine Group for maritime training and research, strengthening capability development.
- Titagarh Rail Systems: Approved a brownfield expansion project at Falta with a total project cost of about ₹6.10 billion and also received in-principle approval from the Directorate General of Shipping, supporting long-term capacity creation.
- United Drilling Tools: Received an order worth ₹5.7 million.
- Valencia Nutrition: Entered into a manufacturing agreement with Virchow Laboratories, supporting business scale-up.
- Zydus Lifesciences: Saw a tax demand of ₹41.77 million dropped, removing a financial overhang.
- Indsil Hydro Power and Manganese: Upgraded the Garbham Vizianagaram substation from 33 KV to 132 KV, with the upgrade expected to reduce electricity tariff cost for the Garbham unit.
Negative:
- Fino Payments Bank: Reported a decline in Q4 transaction business, indicating softer activity trends.
- Jubilant FoodWorks: Reported Domino’s India Q4 FY26 like-for-like growth of just 0.2%, indicating muted same-store demand.
- Kamat Hotels (India): CFO Smita Bimal Nanda resigned, creating a senior management transition.
Neutral / Others
- Godrej Consumer Products: Expects near double-digit revenue growth in Q4 FY26, with EBITDA rising in line, supported by strong sales and volume growth. However, sustained inflation into FY27 and high crude and palm oil prices could raise costs by 6–9%, posing risks to margins.
- Reliance Industries: Began loading a 2-million-barrel cargo of Venezuelan crude directly purchased from PDVSA, reflecting crude sourcing diversification amid global supply uncertainty.
- Alchemist Corporation: Appointed Pratik Agarwal as CFO effective April 6, 2026.
- Bhartiya International: Appointed Dr. G. N. Venkatesha Babu as Group CEO.
- Coforge: Promoted Sunil Fernandes to Chief Operating Officer.
- HCKK Ventures: Appointed Ravikant Saawal as Managing Director and CEO.
- IFCI: Government of India appointed Manikumar Sivaramakrishnan as Deputy Managing Director.
- Indrayani Biotech: Board will deliberate a demerger proposal for a unit into a separate entity.
- Kome-On Communication: Appointed Abhishek Kyal as Managing Director.
- Oasis Securities: Board will consider an equity rights issue on April 10, 2026.
- RSWM: Board will consider fundraising through equity and securities issuance.
- Sharika Enterprises: Appointed Sanjay Verma as CEO.
- Vashu Bhagnani Industries: Will consider strategic expansion into J&K for real estate development.
Non-Corporate, Unlisted & Foreign / Macro
1) NSE (Unlisted): Announced a strategic collaboration with Global Energy to launch derivatives on Platts benchmarks, expanding product capabilities.
2) India Fuel Demand / OMC Sector: India’s March diesel sales rose 8.1% YoY, petrol sales rose 7.6% YoY, and total fuel sales increased 3.2% YoY to 21.37 million metric tons, indicating resilient domestic consumption.
3) RBI / FPI Debt Market Framework: RBI kept FPI investment limits unchanged at 6% for G-Secs, 2% for SGSs, and 15% for corporate bonds; said existing and future VRR investments will be subject to general-route limits from April 1; and capped the aggregate notional amount of CDS sold by FPIs at 5% of the outstanding stock of corporate bonds.
4) India Bond Market: India will auction ₹340 billion of 6.48% 2035 bonds on April 10, while the 10-year benchmark government bond yield ended at 7.0458% versus the previous close of 7.1329%, indicating softer yields.
5) Finance Ministry / Macro Stability: India’sIndia’s forex reserves as of March 31 provide 11 months of import cover, offering a substantial external buffer; however, the finance minister cautioned that the escalation of the Middle East conflict has evolved into a systemic issue.
6) RBI / Cooperative Banks: RBI extended restrictive directions on The Baghat Urban Co-operative Bank, Solan, and Ramgarhia Co-operative Bank, New Delhi; imposed a monetary penalty on Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Urban Cooperative Bank, Amravati; and cancelled the licence of The Shirpur Merchants’ Co-operative Bank, Shirpur.
7) RBI / Regulatory Consultation: RBI invited comments on the draft Reserve Bank of India (Branch Authorisation) framework.
8) Government / Refining & Energy Security: Indian refiners have postponed maintenance shutdowns to meet local fuel demand; the government is considering building LPG reserves; and officials said they are seeking safe passage for remaining vessels through the Strait of Hormuz while not being aware of any Iran payment demand for transit.
9) Government Procurement Reform: The government plans to allow global bidding in multiple currencies for procurement by state agencies through GeM, which could broaden participation and price discovery.
10) Nayara Energy (Unlisted): Vadinar refinery is set to shut from April 9–10, with the shutdown expected to hit LPG supplies, posing near-term supply-side pressure.
11) Virgin Atlantic: Increased Bengaluru operations to 13 weekly flights, signalling stronger international traffic demand and India market focus.
12) Shriram Nifty 1D Rate Liquid ETF: Reported quarterly average AUM of ₹385.5 million as of March 31, 2026.
Bulk & Block Deals:
CKK Retail Mart
CKK Retail Mart saw stake reshuffling as Craft Emerging Market Fund PCC, via Citadel Capital Fund, sold 3.54 lakh shares (1.82%) worth Rs 4.43 crore at Rs 125 each. Meanwhile, Jagid Vanitaben Rajendraprasad bought 1.61 lakh shares for Rs 2.02 crore. As of February 2026, Citadel Capital Fund retained a 6.79% stake.
Striders Impex
Striders Impex witnessed multiple stake sales, with Upsurge Opportunities Fund 1 offloading 1.39 lakh shares (0.74%) and Trendview Capital Fund selling 96,000 shares (0.51%). Le Merite Exports emerged as a buyer, acquiring 1.26 lakh shares worth Rs 82.72 lakh. Post-transactions, Upsurge held 1.5% and Trendview 3.76% stakes.
IPO Listing Today
- SME Listing
- Vivid Electromech
On-going IPO:
Last Date 08-Apr
- Emiac Technologies Ltd (BSE SME)
- Safety controls & Devices Ltd (BSE SME)
Upcoming IPO:
NIL
Securities Trading Ex-Bonus Issue on April 7, 2026
- Avax Apparels and Ornaments Ltd (3:1)
Securities Trading Ex-Interest Payment April 7, 2026
- 727GS2026 (Government Securities)
Securities Under F&O Ban on April 7, 2026
Source: WOWNEWS24X7, Moneycontrol, Investing.com
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