Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Nifty Bank index up over 600 points; AU Bank at 52-week high
Published on 21/04/2026 11:59 AM
Chandan Taparia, Head Derivatives & Technicals, Wealth Management, Motilal Oswal Financial Services
In a press statement submitted to the exchanges on Tuesday, April 21, RateGain Travel Technologies Ltd. said that it has partnered strategically with Easebuzz as a gold partner for its RG Pay platform in order to enhance payment capabilities in India.
The Nifty Bank is on the rise, jumping over 600 points.
The shares of AU Bank have risen over 3% and have hit the 52-week high mark.
In light of the recent global commodity meltdown, Vedanta Ltd. has been in a sweet spot. Last night, the company’s board approved May 1, 2026, as the record date for the demerger, meaning that April 29, 2026, is the last day to purchase the stock to qualify for Demerged entities.
One way salaried people might effectively organise their pay under India’s new income tax regime, which eliminates the majority of exclusions and deductions, is through car leasing. It can be viewed as a mechanism inside current tax laws that can, in some situations, help lower taxable income rather than a trend-driven change.
Despite economic uncertainty, banks are observing solid asset quality with little discernible stress, according to Nitin Aggarwal, Senior Group VP and Head of BFSI, Institutional Equities at Motilal Oswal Financial Services. The sector’s outlook is still supported by strong loan growth.
Mayuresh Joshi, Director Research, Marketsmith India
On Hindustan Copper
Copper output, both in terms of mining and in terms of demand, is expected to continue strongly in terms of end-user applications, might keep Hindustan Copper probably in alignment. However, numbers are a bit below par – might be sentimentally negative for Hindustan Copper, but let’s see.
As investors continue to focus on a possible acquisition of Organon, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. shares are trading slightly higher on Tuesday, April 21.
Mayuresh Joshi, Director Research, Marketsmith India
On ONGC
Health and FMCH stocks are in focus, as due to safety concerns expressed by the Union Ministry of Ayush, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has imposed new limits on ashwagandha, banning the use of its leaves and leaf extracts in health supplements.
Shyam Metalics expands Pakuria ops with addition of 2 annealing furnaces of 25 mt & 30 mt
According to Renisha Chainani, Head of Research at Augmont, gold and silver prices are trading in a limited range, but the present phase shows stabilisation rather than weakness, with fundamentals continuing to underpin the outlook.
With stocks like Data Patterns, Astra Microwave, Garden Reach Shipbuilders, and MTAR Tech showing increases of 2.5% to 4%, the Nifty India Defence Index is currently trading 1.3% higher.
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Mayuresh Joshi, Director Research, Marketsmith India
On Power
The Nifty index is on the rise, and these are the biggest contributors among the Nifty 50 stocks.
Wall Street reevaluated its predictions for the future of the tech giant following Apple’s unexpected leadership move on Monday.
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On Tuesday, April 21, Bank of Maharashtra Ltd. shares increased by around 6.5% following the release of the lender’s financial year 2027 guidance by its management. During Monday’s fourth-quarter earnings call, the management provided its guidance.
On Tuesday, April 21, shares of the FMCG multinational corporation Nestle India Ltd. shot to the day’s highs ahead of their March quarter results announcement.
Mayuresh Joshi, Director Research, Marketsmith India
On Vedanta
The shares of Lemon Tree Hotels have surged over 12%
Sudarshan Sukhani, Proprietor, Technical Trends
According to a UN report, India led South Asia’s growth, with 7.4% in 2025, 6.4% in 2026, and 6.6% in 2027; inflation is close to 4.4%, and remittances and foreign direct investment are at risk.
On Tuesday, April 21, shares of PNB Housing Finance Ltd. increased by up to 11% in response to the company’s impressive fourth-quarter results. At the intraday high, the stock had seen its best single-day gain since April 2024
Zen Tech shares surge ovet 10% as defence stocks rise
Defence stocks are buzzing in early trade as the Defence Minister visits Germany, led by GRSE & Mazagon Dock, up nearly 3% each
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