On Tuesday, 2531 stocks advanced, 1760 declined and 177 remained unchanged on Bombay Stock Exchange with advance decline ratio of 1.43 indicating a positive closing. The trend of the major indices on Tuesday’s trading is given in the table below.
On NSE, 146 securities advanced and closed at a new 52-week high whereas 45 securities sank to close at their new 52-week lows. Nifty FMCG, Nifty Media and Nifty PSU Bank were among the biggest gainers. Nifty Pharma was the only loser.
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation (+1.29%) (HPCL) reported a fire on 20 April 2026 at the HPCL Rajasthan Refinery (HRRL) facility, specifically in the Crude Distillation Unit (CDU) section. The fire, caused by hydrocarbon leakage in the heat exchanger circuit, was contained within the exchanger stack. HPCL confirmed that the CDU, Vacuum Distillation Unit (VDU), and other units were promptly isolated, all structures remain safe, and no other refinery sections were affected. The emergency response team brought the fire under control swiftly, with no loss of life or injury, and the company stated the impact on operations and financials is not expected to be material.
RateGain Travel Technologies (-0.10%) entered into a strategic partnership with Easebuzz, designating it as a Gold Partner for RG Pay, its payment solution. The integration of Easebuzz’s gateway and local acquiring capabilities with RG Pay will enable travel and hospitality brands to accept UPI, cards, net banking, and wallets, enhancing domestic payment options. This collaboration is expected to improve acceptance rates, reduce checkout friction, and drive higher booking completions.
Eris Lifesciences (-3.94%) announced that Swiss Parenterals Units 1 & 2 in Ahmedabad were inspected by HALMED (Croatia’s drug regulator) between March 9–13, 2026, resulting in procedural non compliance observations. The findings require alignment with EU GMP guidelines (Directive 2017/1572), prompting Eris to implement Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs) and request a follow on inspection once remediation is complete.
Alembic Pharmaceuticals (+0.90%) received final USFDA approval for its Methotrexate Injection USP, strengthening its US generics portfolio. The approval covers 50 mg/2 mL multi dose vials and 1 g/40 mL single dose vials, therapeutically equivalent to Hospira’s reference drug. Methotrexate is indicated for oncology (ALL, non Hodgkin lymphoma, osteosarcoma, breast cancer) and autoimmune conditions (rheumatoid arthritis, severe psoriasis). Granted under the ANDA pathway, this expands Alembic’s focus on complex generics and injectables. With this milestone, Alembic now holds 236 cumulative ANDA approvals (218 final, 18 tentative), underscoring its steady progress in regulated markets and diversification of its US pipeli
Clean Max Enviro Energy Solutions (-0.61%) announced a renewable power supply collaboration with Shell India, leveraging its hybrid wind–solar projects with a combined capacity of around 30 MW. Gujarat: A 16.83 MW hybrid plant (6.93 MWp solar + 9.90 MW wind) under the group captive model will supply renewable electricity to Shell’s Hazira LNG terminal, supporting energy intensive operations with enhanced stability. Karnataka: A 13.2 MW hybrid plant (9.9 MWp solar at Jagalur + 3.3 MW wind at Honawad) will power the Shell Technology Centre, Bengaluru, one of Shell plc’s three global innovation hubs.
Jio Financial Services (-1.01%) allotted 25 crore equity shares to promoter group entities following the conversion of preferential warrants. The Stakeholders’ Relationship Committee approved the allotment at a face value of ₹10 each with a premium of ₹306.50 per share, translating to a ~30% premium over the current market price of ₹235. Shares were allotted to Sikka Ports & Terminals Ltd and Jamnagar Utilities & Power Pvt Ltd, part of the earlier 50 crore warrant issuance announced in September 2025.
Prestige Estates Projects (+2.10%) reported a robust response to its Hyderabad launch, Prestige Golden Grove, with early sales exceeding ₹2,500 crore. Within two weeks, the project achieved sales of 1,700+ units and drew 4,000+ customer footfalls, making it one of the city’s most successful launches. Strategically located in Tellapur, the 29 acre development comprises 5,120 units across 10 towers, with an estimated GDV of ₹9,500 crore.
Bharti Airtel (+0.48%) expanded its 5G footprint in Maharashtra and Goa, deploying 3,400+ new sites in the past year. This rollout enhances coverage for 22 million customers across 36 districts, including underserved areas like Gadchiroli, Nandurbar, and Sindhudurg, driving digital inclusion and reliable high speed access.
Turkey’s competition authority has initiated a wide‑ranging antitrust probe that includes a unit of Dabur India (+2.33%), adding regulatory overhang to its international operations. The investigation, first reported in March 2026, spans 65 companies in the auditing and financial advisory sector, including the Turkish arms of the Big Four (KPMG, PwC, Deloitte, EY). Regulators are examining whether firms coordinated on service fees, shared client portfolios, or exchanged information in ways that may have distorted competition or impacted employee rights and wages.
BEML (+1.36%) secured a ₹590 crore order from the Ministry of Defence for the supply of Trawl Assemblies, marking a significant win in its defence portfolio. APL Apollo Tubes (-1.74%) issued ₹200 crore commercial paper at an interest rate of 6.12%, allotted on 21 April 2026 and maturing on 15 June 2026 (55 day tenure). The instrument, identified by ISIN INE702C14CX0, was issued in favour of UTI LIQUID FUND and carries a [ICRA] A1+ rating, reflecting a high degree of safety on timely payment obligations.
360 ONE WAM (-0.08%) reported a Q4 FY26 PAT of ₹292 crore, up 16.8% y‑o‑y from ₹250 crore. Revenue stood at ₹780 crore, marking an 18.5% y‑o‑y increase versus ₹658 crore in the prior year.
Transformers and Rectifiers (India) (+3.72%) posted a Q4 FY26 net profit of ₹77.5 crore, up 1.1% y o y from ₹76.6 crore. Revenue from operations rose 16.2% y o y to ₹752.3 crore, compared to ₹647.3 crore in Q4 FY25.
Persistent Systems (+0.09%) posted a Q4 FY26 consolidated net profit growth of 21% q‑o‑q and 34% y‑o‑y. Revenue from operations stood at ₹4,055 crore, marking a 25% y‑o‑y surge, driven by robust demand across digital engineering and technology services.
The top gainers and top losers of the major indices are given in the table below:
The closing values of the major Asian indices are given in the table below:
