POST MARKET
Indian equity markets extended gains on 20 April 2026, the second straight session, but ended flat amid volatility, as uncertainty over the Iran–US ceasefire weighed on sentiment.
Among sectors, IT, Telecom, and Realty shed 0.5% each, while Capital Goods, Media, Power, Energy, and PSU Bank rose between 0.5-1%.
Among the broader market indices, the Nifty Midcap index shed 0.2%, and the Smallcap index fell 0.4%.
STOCKS IN NEWS
BHEL
Bharat Heavy Electricals surged on 20th April by more than 2 % due to the total outstanding order book at the end of FY2025–26 standing at around Rs 2.4 lakh crore.
Trent
Fast-fashion retailer Trent shares rise more than 3 percent because the firm may announce bonus shares on April 22
Tata Consumer Products
Shares of Tata Consumer Products increased by almost 1 percent Tata Starbucks reportedly increased prices by 5-10 percent across its menu.
United Breweries
Shares of United Breweries has increased 1.43 percent as the Karnataka govt releases a draft plan for a new liquor policy
Source – Moneycontrol
