“Indian equity markets are expected to open on a flat to mildly positive note, with Gift Nifty trading around 23,550, up by 12 points, indicating steady opening cues for domestic indices. Global sentiment remains mixed as investors assess recent economic data and trade-related developments, while stability in crude oil prices and easing geopolitical concerns continue…

Kotak Institutional Equities reinstated its add rating on Aster DM with the target price at Rs 725. Analysts expect Aster DM, after its imminent merger with Quality Care (QCIL), to report robust numbers over FY26-FY28. Besides synergies, there are multiple other levers such as higher oncology mix, improved payor mix etc. to drive margin expansion….

India’s foreign exchange reserves rose by $9.063 billion to $697.121 billion for the week ended April 3, 2026, reversing the decline seen in the previous week, PTI reported.The reserves had dropped by $10.288 billion to $688.058 billion in the week ended March 27.The forex kitty had earlier touched an all-time high of $728.494 billion in…