Cabinet okays Rs 40,150 crore for two major hydropower projects in Arunachal Pradesh

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved investments totalling Rs 40,150 crore for two major hydropower projects in Arunachal Pradesh, aimed at strengthening renewable energy capacity and regional infrastructure.The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, cleared the Kamala Hydro Electric Project (1,720 MW) and the Kalai-II Hydro Electric Project (1,200 MW),…

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Stock markets today (April 8, 2026): Nifty50 & Sensex surge nearly 4%-which are the top gainers and losers today? Check stock list

Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty50 surged nearly 4% on Wednesday, tracking a sharp rally in global markets and a steep fall in crude oil prices after the US and Iran announced a two-week ceasefire. The rally was also supported by the Reserve Bank of India’s decision to keep the policy repo rate unchanged, broad-based…

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Jaipur Metro Phase-2: Cabinet approves Rs 13,038 crore project; 41-km corridor to boost connectivity

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved Jaipur Metro Phase-2, a 41-km North–South corridor from Prahladpura to Todi Mod with 36 stations, at a total cost of Rs 13,037.66 crore, according to a government statement.The project will be implemented by Rajasthan Metro Rail Corporation Limited (RMRCL), a 50:50 joint venture of the Centre and the Rajasthan…

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Fertiliser support: Cabinet clears Rs 41,534 crore nutrient-based subsidy for Kharif 2026; DAP price kept unchanged

The Union Cabinet, on Wednesday approved the proposal of the Department of Fertilisers for fixing the Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) rates for the Kharif season 2026 on phosphatic and potassic (P&K) fertilisers, according to an official statement.The subsidy will be applicable for the Kharif season from April 1, 2026 to September 30, 2026. The tentative…

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Adani group stocks rise up to 13%, add Rs 96,000 crore to market cap; what’s driving the rally?

Adani group stocks surged up to 13% on Wednesday after Gautam Adani moved a US court seeking dismissal of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) civil case. The move has boosted investor sentiment across Adani Group firms.The rally followed a development in a New York federal court, where lawyers representing Gautam Adani said that they…

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Gold price prediction today: Where is gold headed on April 8, 2026 & in the near-term?

Gold remains in a broad consolidation phase following the recent correction from highs. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold prices will likely be range-bound in the coming days, says Divya Mandaliya, Commodity Research Analyst, Anand Rathi Share and Stock Brokers Limited.Gold’s price action over the past week highlights a market increasingly driven by liquidity…

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Top stocks to buy today: Stock recommendations for April 8, 2026 – check list

Top stocks to buy (AI image) Stock market recommendations: Birlasoft, Bajaj Holdings, and Gujarat Ambuja Exports Ltd are the stocks recommended for buying by Mehul Kothari, DVP – Technical Research at Anand Rathi Shares today (April 8, 2026):Birlasoft – Triple Bottom with RSI Divergence SupportBuy: ₹365–₹355 | Stop Loss: ₹315 | Target: ₹470Since April 2025,…

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