Nifty 50, Sensex Snapped Winning Streak; India’s Textile Exports Grew By 2.1% In FY26 & More
- Share.Market
- 10 min read
- 22 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 snapped their winning streak, ending nearly 1% lower on Wednesday, April 22. On the sectoral front, the sentiment was mixed. While Nifty IT weighed on the benchmarks as the top loser, Nifty Energy emerged as the top leader.
Key Indices – Share Market
Today’s Top News from the Indian Share Market
PNCINFRAPNC Infratech emerged as the lowest (L1) bidder for two National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) HAM projects. The aggregate Bid Project Cost for these national highway projects stands at ₹3,483 crores.
KEIKEI Industries has been awarded the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification for its Information Security Management System (ISMS) by INTERCERT INC. The framework was implemented to systematically manage and protect information assets and assess security risks across the company’s operations.
TATAINVESTTata Investment Corporation reported a strong FY26, with net profit surging 38.96% year-on-year to ₹433.68 crore and revenue jumping 30.24% to ₹397.34 crore. The company’s core dividend income grew to ₹244.35 crore, and the board recommended a final dividend of ₹3.40 per equity share.
NESTLEINDNestle India posted a 14.62% increase in FY26 revenue to ₹23,154.60 crore, primarily driven by domestic sales growing to ₹22,119 crore. Net profit rose 9.09% year-on-year to ₹3,499.08 crore, and the board recommended a final dividend of ₹5.00 per equity share.
HCLTECHHCL Technologies posted its first profit decline in 16 years, with FY26 net profit dropping 4.29% to ₹16,652 crore due to weak discretionary spending and new labour costs. The company missed its revenue growth guidance, posting 3.9% against a projected 4% to 4.5%, while issuing a cautious outlook for FY27 and declaring an interim dividend of ₹24.00 per share.
Broader Market Performance Today
INDIA VIXTop Performing Sectors Today
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Today’s Top Gainers and Losers
Top Gainers
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FII DII Activity (₹ Cr)
| Date | FII (Net Value) | DII (Net Value) |
| 21 Apr 2026 | -1,918.99 | 2,221.27 |
| 20 Apr 2026 | -1,059.93 | 2,966.89 |
| 17 Apr 2026 | 683.20 | -4,721.48 |
| 16 Apr 2026 | 382.36 | -3,427.75 |
| 15 Apr 2026 | 666.15 | -568.98 |
| Month-to-Date | -42,203.02 | 34,884.78 |
What’s Happening Beyond Markets?
- RBI’s new E-mandate Framework 2026 tightens auto-debit rules by making a 24-hour prior alert mandatory for all recurring payments. This move aims to prevent unexpected deductions, enhance transaction transparency, and improve customer control.
- As per provisional data from MPEDA, India’s seafood exports hit a record ₹72,325.82 crore in FY26. Driven largely by frozen shrimp, which accounted for two-thirds of export earnings, this growth was fueled by strong demand from China, the EU, and Southeast Asian markets.
- India’s textile exports grew by 2.1% to reach ₹3,16,334.9 crore in FY26, according to data from the Ministry of Textiles. The Ready-Made Garments segment remained the top contributor, expanding by 2.9%, reflecting sustained global demand and competitiveness across 120 destinations.
- The Ministry of Steel will host an Open House on April 27 to address industry concerns regarding steel imports, including SIMS and QCO exemptions. Representatives from companies and industry associations must pre-register to participate.
- As per a CBRE report, India’s real estate sector recorded a historic USD 5.1 billion in capital inflows during the January-March quarter of 2026. Driven heavily by domestic investors and REITs, this 72% year-on-year surge highlights robust institutional confidence.
Back to Basics
Terms that put you one step ahead – every day
What are Non-Operating Expenses?
In business, non-operating expenses are costs a company incurs that are completely separate from its core, day-to-day operations. Think of it like running a bakery. Your standard operating expenses are flour, sugar, and the baker’s salary. A non-operating expense is the interest you pay on a bank loan, or the cost of repairing the roof after a sudden storm.
In the stock market, you’ll see these separated on a company’s income statement. Common examples include interest payments, lawsuit settlements, or currency exchange losses. For everyday investors, this distinction is crucial. A massive one-off expense might make a company’s total profits look terrible for the quarter. However, if the core business is still highly profitable, the stock could actually remain a solid long-term bet.
Before You Go…
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