Nifty 50, Sensex Ended ~0.5% Lower; The Department of Posts and DTDC Signed an MoU to Strengthen India’s Logistics & More
- Share.Market
- 10 min read
- 28 Apr 2026
Here’s a quick wrap-up where we break down the performance of key indices, top corporate movers, and the major economic headlines of the day.
Reversing yesterday’s gains, Nifty 50 and Sensex ended today’s volatile session around 0.5% lower. The downturn was triggered by an increase in Brent crude oil prices amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. On the sectoral front, the sentiment was mixed. Most sectoral indices ended in the red, with Nifty PSU Bank emerging as the top loser.
Key Indices – Share Market
Today’s Top News from the Indian Share Market
NAM-INDIANippon Life India AMC reported a 21.43% year-on-year jump in FY26 revenue to ₹2,708.74 crore, driven by robust SIP inflows and equity assets. Net profit rose 18.89% to ₹1,529.38 crore. Capitalising on retail participation, the board also recommended a final dividend of ₹12.50 per share.
COALINDIACoal India posted a 6% increase in Q4 FY26 revenue from operations, reaching ₹46,490 crore. Profit grew by 12% to ₹10,908 crore. Additionally, the board declared a final dividend of ₹5.25 per equity share for the financial year.
ATGLAdani Total Gas saw its FY26 consolidated revenue surge to ₹6,408.53 crore, with Q4 profit rising 9% to ₹168 crore. The company expanded its infrastructure to 705 CNG stations, 1.1 million PNG households, and 5,100 EV charging points.
ESCORTSEscorts Kubota has expanded its Agri-Machinery business segment by launching three new tractor models. Introduced under the ‘Powertrac’ brand, the new Digitrac Series tractors are positioned in the 45-55 HP range.
MARUTIMaruti Suzuki reported a decline in Q4 FY26 profit to ₹3,659.0 crore, down from ₹3,911.1 crore in the year-ago quarter. However, the automaker’s revenue from operations for the quarter grew to ₹52,462.5 crore, up from ₹40,920.1 crore year-on-year.
Broader Market Performance Today
INDIA VIXTop Performing Sectors Today
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Today’s Top Gainers and Losers
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FII DII Activity (₹ Cr)
| Date | FII (Net Value) | DII (Net Value) |
| 27 Apr 2026 | -1,151.48 | 4,123.92 |
| 24 Apr 2026 | -8,827.87 | 4,700.71 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | -3,254.71 | 941.35 |
| 22 Apr 2026 | -2,078.36 | -1,048.17 |
| 21 Apr 2026 | -1,918.99 | 2,221.27 |
| Month-to-Date | -57,515.44 | 43,602.59 |
What’s Happening Beyond Markets?
- According to NITI Aayog, the newly launched DPI@2047 roadmap aims to drive inclusive growth. The immediate phase, DPI 2.0, addresses structural bottlenecks across MSMEs, agriculture, education, and health, expanding India’s digital rails beyond identity and payments toward broad-based prosperity.
- The Department of Posts and DTDC have signed an MoU to strengthen India’s logistics. DTDC will leverage 1.64 lakh post offices to improve nationwide parcel delivery significantly, meeting growing e-commerce demands and expanding reach into remote areas.
- According to a report by Goldman Sachs, India’s domestic steel consumption is projected to grow at a 6.8% CAGR through to FY32E. This data underscores a steady, expected long-term upward trend for the domestic steel market over the coming years.
- According to the Union Minister for Railways, Electronics, & IT and Information & Broadcasting, Ashwini Vaishnaw, Andhra Pradesh is set to get a new South Coastal Railway zone. This newly formed railway zone will be established and become operational in the state starting from June 1.
Result Update
Track who beat or missed street estimates from the Nifty50
| Stock | Revenue from Operations FY26 (Estimated) | Revenue from Operations FY26 (Actual) | Change |
| Eternal Ltd. | 54,937.78 | 54,364 | 🔻1.04% |
| Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. | 1,80,182.6 | 1,74,382.0 | 🔻3.22% |
| Greenply Industries Ltd. | 2,680.12 | 2,739.03 | 🔼 2.20% |
Back to Basics
Terms that put you one step ahead – every day
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Corporate Actions
Companies with the ex date and record date on 30 April 2026
| Company | Corporate Action |
| Hindustan Zinc Ltd. | Interim Dividend, ₹11.00 |
| Tanla Platforms Ltd. | Interim Dividend, ₹6.00 |
| Vesuvius India Ltd. | Interim Dividend, ₹1.50 |
Before You Go…
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