Nifty 50, Sensex Ended Flat; Vedanta Demerger’s Record Date & More
- Share.Market
- 10 min read
- 20 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.
Nifty 50 and Sensex ended flat on Monday after a volatile session. The Rupee weakened by 20 paise to 93.12 per dollar, reflecting cautious sentiment and mixed cues across equities and currency markets. Sectorally, PSU banks emerged as the top performers, while IT stocks remained under pressure.
Key Indices – Share Market
Top News from the Indian Share Market
Bank of Maharashtra
MAHABANKOn a consolidated basis, the bank’s net profit rose 26.62% to ₹7,016.86 crore as compared to ₹5,541.78 crore for the previous year. It’s total income increased by 15.57% at ₹32,823.72 crore for the year ended March 31, 2026, as compared to ₹28,402.61 crore for year ended March 31, 2025.
Vedanta
VEDLThe mining major has fixed May 01, 2026 as the record date for its ongoing demerger. Shareholders of Vedanta will receive equity shares in four businesses — Vedanta Aluminium Metal Ltd, Talwandi Sabo Power Ltd, Malco Energy Ltd. and Vedanta Iron and Steel Ltd. — in proportion to their existing holdings.
SML Mahindra
SMLMAHFormerly SML Isuzu reported a modest rise in profit for the fourth quarter on Monday, even as revenue growth remained strong and margins came under pressure. The company’s board has recommended a final dividend of 235%, or ₹23.50 per equity share, for the financial year ended March 31, 2026.
Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy
SWSOLARThe company has been declared as L1 bidder in a tender of Coal India for a turn-key EPC package for development of a 875 MW (AC) grid connected Solar PV Project in Bikaner, Rajasthan, India. The total value of contract including O&M and taxes is around ₹3,490 crore.
Indian Energy Exchange
Shares of the Indian Energy Exchange slipped 6% after CERC released draft notification on power market norms for public comments once again, including framework for market coupling. Market coupling could create uniform electricity pricing across platforms, threatening IEX’s market dominance.
Broader Market Performance Today
INDIA VIXTop Performing Sectors Today
Top Gainers
| Company | Today’s Chg | LTP |
|---|---|---|
 Nifty MediaNIFTY MEDIA | +0.90%+12.75 | 1429.35 |
 Nifty PSU BankNIFTY PSU BANK | +0.87%+77.55 | 8940.45 |
 Nifty EnergyNIFTY ENERGY | +0.78%+302.95 | 39184.70 |
Top Losers
| Company | Today’s Chg | LTP |
|---|---|---|
 Nifty MetalNIFTY METAL | -0.39%-50.35 | 12829.65 |
 Nifty RealtyNIFTY REALTY | -0.62%-4.85 | 782.05 |
 Nifty ITNIFTY IT | -0.70%-224.10 | 31585.75 |
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Top Gainers and Losers
Top Gainers
Top Losers
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FII DII Activity (₹ Cr)
| Date | FII (Net Value) | DII (Net Value) |
| 17 Apr 2026 | 683.20 | -4,721.48 |
| 16 Apr 2026 | 382.36 | -3,427.75 |
| 15 Apr 2026 | 666.15 | -568.98 |
| 13 Apr 2026 | -1,983.18 | 2,432.30 |
| 10 Apr 2026 | 672.09 | 410.05 |
| Month-to-Date | -39,224.10 | 29,696.62 |
What’s Happening Beyond Markets?
- The yield on India’s 10-year G-Sec hovered around 6.9%, edging lower amid renewed buying interest as softer crude prices eased concerns over inflation and fiscal pressure.
- The RBI has eased select forex curbs imposed earlier this month, restoring hedging flexibility for corporates and banks after curbing speculative bets against the rupee, even as broader restrictions remain amid continued pressure from elevated crude prices.
- India has expanded the pool of Russian insurers eligible to provide marine cover to ships docking at its ports, increasing the number to 11 from eight, according to its Directorate General of Shipping.
- India and South Korea agree to deepen economic and strategic ties, target $50 billion trade by 2030, launch new forums on finance, industry, tech and supply chains.
- Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remained at a virtual standstill on Monday, April 20, with just three crossings in the space of 12 hours, according to shipping data.
Back to Basics
Terms that put you one step ahead – every day
Demerger
A demerger is a corporate restructuring strategy where a company splits into two or more independent entities to enhance operational efficiency, focus on core business areas, or unlock shareholder value.
Corporate Actions
| Stock | Ex-Date | Record Date | Event Type | Event Details |
| CIE Automotive India Ltd. | 22 Apr 2026 | 22 Apr 2026 | Final Dividend | ₹7.00 |
| Sanofi India Ltd. | 22 Apr 2026 | 22 Apr 2026 | Final Dividend | ₹48.00 |
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