गौतम अडानी की दौलत में जबरदस्त उछाल, 100 बिलियन डॉलर क्लब में एंट्री; बिल गेट्स से कड़ी टक्कर

by Hansraj Agrawal | Apr 25, 2026 | Business

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गौतम अडानी की संपत्ति 106 अरब डॉलर तक पहुंची, 17वें स्थान पर।
एक दिन में 59,000 करोड़ रुपये की संपत्ति में वृद्धि हुई।
अडानी समूह इंफ्रा, ऊर्जा, पोर्ट्स, सीमेंट, मीडिया में सक्रिय है।
एलोन मस्क 647 अरब डॉलर की संपत्ति के साथ सबसे अमीर।

Gautam Adani Net Worth Surge: भारत के दिग्गज उद्योगपति गौतम अडानी की संपत्ति में हाल के दिनों में तेज बढ़ोतरी देखने को मिली हैं. ब्लूमबर्ग बिलेनियर इंडेक्स के अनुसार उनकी नेटवर्थ करीब 106 बिलियन डॉलर तक पहुंच गई थी. जिसके बाद वे दुनिया के अमीरों की सूची में 17वें स्थान पर आ गए थे.

संपत्ति के मामले में गौतम अडानी ने Bill Gates को भी पीछे छोड़ दिया था. हालांकि, संपत्ति में हुई गिरावट की वजह से वे फिर इस पायदान से फिसल गए हैं. इसके बावजूद भी वे 100 बिलियन डॉलर से ज्यादा संपत्ति रखने वाले खास क्लब में भी शामिल हो चुके हैं और दुनिया के 18वें सबसे अमीर आदमी हैं. जहां दुनिया के गिने-चुने लोग ही पहुंच पाते हैं.

एक दिन में 59,000 करोड़ की बढ़त

ब्लूमबर्ग बिलिनेयर इंडेक्स के मुताबिक, Gautam Adani की संपत्ति में एक ही दिन में करीब 7.16 अरब डॉलर यानी करीब 59,000 करोड़ रुपये का इजाफा हुआ है. इसके बाद उनकी कुल नेटवर्थ बढ़कर 106 अरब डॉलर यानी करीब 10 लाख करोड़ रुपये तक पहुंच गई थी. जिससे वे दुनिया के अमीरों की सूची में 17वें पायदान पर आ गए थे.

साल 2026 में जबरदस्त उछाल

साल 2026 की बात करें तो अब तक उनकी कुल संपत्ति में करीब 21.4 अरब डॉलर, भारतीय रुपयों में करीब 2 लाख करोड़ से ज्यादा की बढ़त देखने को मिली है. यह तेजी इस बात का संकेत है कि अडानी ग्रुप के शेयरों और उसके कारोबार पर निवेशकों का भरोसा लगातार बना हुआ हैं.

अलग-अलग सेक्टरों से आती हैं कमाई

Gautam Adani की कमाई कई सेक्टर में फैले कारोबार के जरिए होती है. अडानी ग्रुप इंफ्रास्ट्रक्चर डेवलपमेंट, ग्रीन और क्लीन एनर्जी प्रोजेक्ट्स, पोर्ट्स, सीमेंट, डेटा सेंटर और मीडिया जैसे अलग-अलग क्षेत्रों में एक्टिव हैं. इन सभी बिजनेस में लगातार ग्रोथ और ग्रुप की कंपनियों के शेयरों में तेजी की वजह से उनकी संपत्ति तेजी से बढ़ी हैं.

दुनिया के सबसे अमीर शख्स बने हुए हैं मस्क

Elon Musk इस वक्त 647 अरब डॉलर की संपत्ति के साथ दुनिया के सबसे अमीर व्यक्ति बने हुए हैं. उनकी नेटवर्थ में हाल ही में 1.85 अरब डॉलर का इजाफा हुआ है. टेक्नोलॉजी सेक्टर से जुड़ा उनका कारोबार लगातार उन्हें नंबर एक की कुर्सी पर बनाए हुए हैं.

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India, Australia at highest point of bilateral ties: Australian HC to India

by Hansraj Agrawal | Apr 25, 2026 | Business

Australian High Commissioner to India Philip Green
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Philip Green, High Commissioner of Australia to India, said that both nations are at the highest point of their bilateral relations.

Green, while talking to ANI, said that the nations are strategically aligned through the QUAD and bilaterally have a vision for the Indo-Pacific.

“We’re at the highest point of our bilateral relations… We are deeply strategically aligned through the QUAD and bilaterally have a vision for the Indo-Pacific. We have a very strong complementary economy… the other part of our relationship is what we call the human bridge. More than a million people who call Australia their home are making a huge contribution to our bilateral relationship.”

Brigadier Damian Hill, Head of Australian Defence Staff in India, echoed Green and said, “We have long-standing ties. We’re about 4 years into the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, but our ties are much greater and much longer than that.”

As the Middle East situation continues to ripple through the world economy in a trough, Green said that Australia has called for a de-escalation.

“The Australian government is calling for de-escalation in the Strait of Hormuz and across the whole theatre in West Asia. This is causing ripples, shockwaves around the world. It’s being felt in Australia; it’s being felt here in India. For us, the negotiation process is very important and the sooner that the parties can come to a conclusion and we can resume more normal traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, the better for all of us,” he said.

Hill said that peace in the region will result in peace in the Indo-Pacific too.

“We’re seeking to de-escalate. We’re after a peaceful and prosperous Indo-Pacific that enables us all to live in peace… we’re looking for it to stabilise because it’s in the best interests of the globe, that we are as peaceful a community as we can be, and indeed it impacts the globe. It doesn’t just impact those in Asia or in the Middle East; it impacts everyone globally,” Hill told ANI.

Earlier on April 18, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called for de-escalation in West Asia and the reopening of the critical Strait of Hormuz, stressing the need to keep the route free from tolls and privatisation amid the ongoing conflict.

Published on April 25, 2026

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Paytm says no financial or business impact from PPBL action; services remain fully operational

by Hansraj Agrawal | Apr 25, 2026 | Business

Paytm emphasised that the matter relates solely to PPBL and should not be attributed to the company.
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India’s leading payments app, Paytm (One 97 Communications Ltd), on Friday said the Reserve Bank of India’s action on Paytm Payments Bank Ltd (PPBL) has no financial or business impact on the company, reiterating that it does not have any material business arrangements or exposure with the banking entity.

In a regulatory filing, the Noida-based fintech major said PPBL operates independently, with no board or management involvement from Paytm.

As previously disclosed on March 1, 2024, the company does not have any exposure to PPBL or any material business arrangements with PPBL.

No services provided by the company are in partnership with PPBL.

Additionally, PPBL operates independently, with no board or management involvement from the company.

Paytm also added that there is no financial impact on the company, since it had already impaired its investment in PPBL back in March 31, 2024.

There is no direct financial impact on the company since, as previously disclosed, the company had already impaired its investment in PPBL as of March 31, 2024, it said.

It further clarified that none of its services are linked to PPBL and that all its offerings, including those by its subsidiary, continue to function normally.

As informed earlier, Paytm (One 97 Communications Limited) and its services, which have been operating without interruption, will continue to operate uninterrupted. These include the Paytm app, Paytm UPI, Paytm Gold and all other services offered by its subsidiaries and associated companies such as Paytm QR, Paytm Soundbox, Paytm card machines, and Paytm Payment Gateway, Paytm Money among others, added Paytm.

Paytm also emphasised that the matter relates solely to PPBL and should not be attributed to the company.

Over the past couple of years, Paytm has been doubling down on its core revenues, and has delivered three consecutive quarters of profit in FY26, signalling a robust operating model.

To be sure, Paytm reported a profit after tax of ₹559 crore. Adjusting for a one-time ₹190 crore charge related to a loan to its joint venture, Paytm First Games, profit after tax still stood at a sizable ₹369 crore.

In the December quarter, Paytm reported a profit after tax (PAT) of ₹225 crore, an improvement of ₹433 crore year-on-year. EBITDA for the quarter improved to ₹156 crore with an EBITDA margin of 7 per cent, reflecting an improvement of ₹379 crore year-on-year driven by revenue growth and continued operating leverage.

Contribution profit stood at ₹1,249 crore, up 30 per cent y-o-y with a contribution margin of 57 per cent, an improvement of 5 percentage points y-o-y.

Paytm UPI also continued to gain market share for the third consecutive quarter. Paytm’s consumer UPI GMV grew 35 per cent in the last nine months versus industry GMV growth of 16 per cent, the company had said during its Q3 FY26 results.

This has led analysts to recalibrate their outlook, with recent brokerage coverage highlighting Paytm as one of the few fintechs with superior margin profile, driven by its increasing mix of high-margin merchant payment revenues and financial services distribution.

Published on April 25, 2026

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Q4 Results 25th Apr Live: AXIS Bank, IDFC First Bank, India Cements, RBL Bank, SBFC Finance, UCO Bank to announce Q4 results

by Hansraj Agrawal | Apr 25, 2026 | Business

Q4 Results Today, 25th April 2026 Live Updates: Find all the latest Q4 results 2026 updates of Automotive Stampings and Assemblies Ltd, AXIS Bank Ltd, Bansisons Tea Industries Ltd, Dolphin Kitchen Utensils and Appliances Ltd, IDFC First Bank Ltd, India Cements Ltd, Mantra Capital Ltd, MIC Electronics Ltd, Noble Polymers Ltd, RBL Bank Ltd, Sampann Utpadan India Ltd, SBFC Finance Ltd, Sejal Glass Ltd, Tokyo Finance Ltd, and UCO Bank.

See the live updates here at businessline

April 25, 2026 12:07
Quarterly results

Lodha Developers bets on data centres and low leverage as it targets sustained growth after record FY26

Lodha Developers bets on data centres and low leverage as it targets sustained growth after record FY26

Lodha Developers targets sustained growth through data centres and low leverage after achieving record profits in FY26.
April 25, 2026 12:06
Quarterly results

Can Fin Homes posts 31% jump in Q4 profit, full-year earnings cross ₹1,000 crore mark

Can Fin Homes Limited (CFHL) reported a net profit of ₹346 crore for the fourth quarter of FY26, up 31 per cent from ₹265 crore in the same period last year. For the full fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, the Bengaluru-based housing finance company posted a profit after tax of ₹1,086 crore, a 27 per cent rise over ₹857 crore in FY25. The Board of Directors approved the financials at their meeting on April 24, 2026.

The company’s loan assets grew 10 per cent year-on-year to ₹42,209 crore as of March 2026, compared to ₹38,217 crore a year earlier. On a sequential basis, loan assets rose 4 per cent from ₹40,693 crore in Q3 FY26. Housing loans account for 72 per cent of the total loan book, with non-housing loans including commercial real estate making up the remaining 28 per cent.

Loan disbursements for FY26 stood at ₹10,531 crore, a 23 per cent increase over ₹8,568 crore in FY25, reflecting stronger business momentum across its retail network.

Profitability metrics improved meaningfully. Return on assets for Q4 FY26 came in at 3.29 per cent, up from 2.55 per cent in Q3 FY26, while return on equity rose to 23.12 per cent from 18.80 per cent in the previous quarter. Net interest margin expanded to 4.19 per cent in Q4 from 4.14 per cent in Q3. For the full year, NIM stood at 3.93 per cent against 3.64 per cent in FY25. The debt-to-equity ratio improved to 6.40 from 6.96 a year ago.

On the provisions front, CFHL carries total provisions of ₹499 crore against a required ECL provision of ₹400 crore under Ind AS 109, which includes a management overlay of ₹59 crore and ₹40 crore for restructured accounts.

The company’s liquidity coverage ratio stood at a comfortable 563.50 per cent as of March 31, 2026, well above the regulatory minimum of 100 per cent

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. Undrawn bank lines totalled ₹2,540.92 crore.

CFHL currently operates 249 branches and offices across 21 states and union territories. Its fixed deposit programme and long-term debt instruments carry AAA ratings from both CARE and ICRA.
April 25, 2026 10:25
Quarterly results

Shriram Finance Q4 net profit jumps 41%

Shriram Finance Q4 net profit jumps 41 per cent

Shriram Finance reports a 41% rise in Q4 net profit, driven by strong loan growth across multiple segments.
April 25, 2026 10:16
Quarterly results

Reliance Retail reports stable Q4 growth amid margin pressures

Reliance Retail reports stable Q4 growth amid margin pressures

Reliance Retail reports 10.8% Q4 revenue growth to ₹98,232 crore amid margin pressures and aggressive store expansion.
April 25, 2026 10:12
Economy

J.P. Morgan upgrades Taiwan, tech to overweight; cuts India to neutral amid AI surge and stagflation

J.P. Morgan upgrades Taiwan, tech to overweight; cuts India to neutral amid AI surge and stagflation

J.P. Morgan upgrades Taiwan and tech to overweight while downgrading India to neutral due to economic headwinds and AI growth.
April 25, 2026 10:11
Stock market

IT rout and crude surge drag Nifty to third straight loss

IT rout and crude surge drag Nifty to third straight loss

Nifty and Sensex face losses as IT stocks plunge and crude oil prices surge, marking a challenging market environment.
April 25, 2026 10:09
Quarterly results

Reliance Jio profit grows 13% to ₹7,935 crore in Q4

Reliance Jio profit grows 13% to ₹7,935 crore in Q4

Revenue up 12.7% on ARPU growth and subscriber additions; EBITDA margin expands 190 bps
April 25, 2026 10:08
Quarterly results

Reliance Ind Q4 net dips 12.6% sapped by energy business

Reliance Industries reports 12.6% drop in quarterly net profit to ₹16,971 crore in March quarter

Reliance Industries’ quarterly net profit drops 12.6% to ₹16,971 crore, despite consumer business growth and revenue increase.
April 25, 2026 10:06
Quarterly results

TNPL FY26 profit rises on deferred tax restatement

TNPL FY26 profit rises on deferred tax restatement

Full-year profit rises to ₹248 crore on deferred tax reversal amid volatile paper market
April 25, 2026 10:04
Industry update

Solar Sector Update | Anti-Dumping Duty Noise – No Material Impact

Recent headlines around the proposed anti-dumping duties on solar panel shipments from India, Indonesia, and Laos appear more sentiment-driven than fundamentally impactful.

It’s important to note that leading players like Waaree Energies, Premier Energies, and Emmvee PV had already addressed these concerns in detail during February interactions.

Key Takeaways:

* The proposed ~126% preliminary CVD applies specifically to modules using India-made cells.

* Waaree Energies does not use India-origin cells for its US shipments, thereby mitigating any direct exposure.

* Tariff applicability is linked to the cell’s country of origin, not the module assembly location.

* The company has proactively built a non-China, diversified supply chain for US markets since 2019, ensuring regulatory resilience.

Operational Strength Remains Intact:

* US module capacity at ~2.6 GW, scaling up to ~4.2 GW by Oct–Dec

* Additional 1 GW capacity in Arizona ready for deployment

* Incremental capacities expected to be operational within this financial year

* Strong order book of ~₹60,000 crore (net of 9M dispatches), providing multi-year revenue visibility

* FY26 is shaping up to be a strong growth year, particularly driven by robust US demand

The current development is largely headline noise with minimal fundamental impact on Indian listed solar companies.

Any near-term price correction should be viewed as an opportunity to accumulate quality names, given the strong execution visibility and structural tailwinds in global solar demand.
April 25, 2026 10:02
Stock market

ALL-TIME HIGH BREAKOUT ALERT: 24th April

Today, these 6 stocks closed above their lifetime highs, signaling strong momentum and sustained buying interest:

Hitachi Energy

Schneider Electric

Atlanta Electricals

TD Power Systems

AU Small Finance Bank

Quality Power Electrical Equip.
April 25, 2026 10:01
Banking

RBI order on cancellation of Paytm’s Payment Bank License

There will be no impact on the company’s revenue, as the exposure to payments banks was zero. Following the RBI embargo on payments banks, the entire equity exposure to Paytm Payments Bank has already been written off.

The current payment ecosystem remains intact, and we do not see any financial implications. The Payments Bank was already inactive, and all merchant and customer accounts had been migrated by Paytm.

Regarding the wallet business, the company can apply for a fresh PPI license and may restart operations upon receiving approval.

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April 25, 2026 10:00
Economy

Jefferies on GMR Airports

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GMR Promoter Group Increases Stake

GMR Promoter is acquiring a 7.3% stake in GAL from ADP via a stake purchase & FCCB buyback totalling ~€924mn, lifting its ownership while ADP’s economic interest would dip to ~39.8%. The deal is valued at Rs85-87/share, 10-12% discount at CMP, suggesting strategic promoter-to-promoter transaction, yet establishing a credible valuation floor. We believe GMR promoters consolidating its stake in the Co signals strong internal conviction on GAL’s growth trajectory.
April 25, 2026 09:59
Quarterly results

IndusInd Bank logs ₹533 cr profit in Q4FY26 against a huge loss in Q4FY25

IndusInd Bank logs ₹533 cr profit in Q4FY26 against a huge loss in Q4FY25

IndusInd Bank reports ₹533 crore profit in Q4FY26, rebounding from a loss last year, driven by strong interest income growth.
April 25, 2026 09:58
Quarterly results

Hindustan Zinc reports 68% Q4 profit surge driven by rising metal prices

Hindustan Zinc reports 68% Q4 profit surge driven by rising metal prices

Hindustan Zinc reports a 68% profit surge in Q4, driven by rising metal prices and strong revenue growth.
April 25, 2026 09:56
Quarterly results

Mahindra Finance Q4 profit jumps 55%, FY26 earnings up 19%

Mahindra Finance Q4 profit jumps 55%, FY26 earnings up 19%

Mahindra Finance reports 55% profit jump in Q4 FY26, with strong disbursements and asset growth driving overall earnings up 19%.
April 25, 2026 09:54
Stock down

Hindustan Zinc posts record quarterly profit of ₹5,033 crore, stock slips 0.61%

Hindustan Zinc Q4 Results: Profit record at ₹5,033 cr, stock slips 0.61%

Annual revenue and profit hit record highs on higher volumes and metal prices
April 25, 2026 09:53
Quarterly results

CPCL Q4 net profit triples on refining margin boost

CPCL Q4 net profit triples on refining margin boost

CPCL’s Q4 net profit surged threefold, driven by increased refining margins amid rising oil prices from geopolitical tensions.
April 25, 2026 09:52
Economy

JP Morgan, HSBC cut India ratings on oil, inflation concerns despite strong long term outlook

JP Morgan, HSBC cut India ratings on oil, inflation concerns

JP Morgan and HSBC downgrade India’s equity ratings amid oil and inflation concerns, while maintaining a strong long-term growth outlook.
April 25, 2026 09:50
Quarterly results

Adani Green reports higher quarterly profit on strong power sales

Adani Green reports higher quarterly profit on strong power sales

Adani Green reports a 34% profit increase, fueled by strong power sales amid India’s renewable energy expansion efforts.
April 25, 2026 09:48
Stock down

Cyient shares slide 4% after Q4 miss; buyback at premium offers limited cushion

Cyient shares slide 4% after Q4 miss; buyback at premium offers limited cushion

Cyient shares drop 4% after Q4 profit miss, despite buyback support; market sentiment remains cautious amid sell pressure.
April 25, 2026 09:47
Stock down

Infosys shares fall 7% after Q4, muted guidance weighs

Infosys shares fall 7% after Q4, muted guidance weighs

Infosys shares hit a 52-week low following cautious Q4 guidance, signaling a subdued demand environment and lower growth expectations.

Published on April 25, 2026

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Gulf oil output can rebound in months after Hormuz reopens: Goldman Sachs

by Hansraj Agrawal | Apr 25, 2026 | Business

Gulf crude oil production could largely recover within a few months of the Strait of Hormuz reopening, Goldman Sachs research said in a report.

However, it added that a complete return to pre-war levels may take longer and the crude oil production is likely to face heightened risks if the closure of the crucial waterway and tensions in West Asia continue for a longer period.

The research wing of the investment bank estimated that Gulf output went down by 14.5 million barrels per day (mbd), or 57 per cent, from pre-war levels.

In its latest research note, Goldman Sachs said a swift recovery is possible, given there are no renewed strikes on oil assets and a full, safe reopening of the Strait in the coming months.

However, the last leg of the ramp-up could be prolonged and may not fully materialize if the waterway remains closed for an extended period.

The speed of recovery will hinge on transportation and well flow rates. Once the Strait reopens, the key constraints are likely to be pipeline capacity, the availability of empty tankers to clear previously produced oil, and the mobilization of materials and workers for field workovers.

Goldman estimates that available empty tanker capacity in the Gulf has fallen by about *50 per cent, or 130 million barrels*, since the start of the conflict.

Historical data shows Hormuz flows peaked at 23.3 mbd compared to a normal 20 mbd, with pipeline redirection capacity running at 3.5 mbd above normal.

Forced curtailments can also create reservoir complexities, requiring intervention and workover jobs before wells can be brought back to prior production rates.

The longer the closure, the more extensive the work needed and the slower the procurement of depleted inputs like drill pipes, which could further delay the restart.Goldman sees three reasons for a relatively solid recovery in the near term.

Firstly, publicly reported evidence of physical damage to oil fields remains limited compared to LNG assets. Secondly, the comments from Saudi Aramco’s President and CEO in March suggested that Saudi production could ramp up relatively quickly.

Third, history shows that Saudi Arabia and the UAE are likely to deploy available spare capacity to stabilize markets.

Still, the report cautions that a full recovery may take several quarters and risks being only partial after a prolonged closure. Reservoir characteristics vary widely across Gulf fields, with Iran and Iraq estimated to have a higher share of production from fields with relatively low reservoir pressure, making restarts more complex.

Infrastructure sophistication, maintenance levels and sanctions risks also differ across countries.Historical episodes of supply disruptions show mixed outcomes in terms of speed and extent of recovery, and Goldman Sachs noted that today’s shock is unprecedented.

An average of external forecasts from the EIA and IEA shows recoveries of 70 per cent of lost production after three months* of reopening and 88 per cent after six months.

While not its baseline, Goldman Sachs warned that the risk of “scarring” to oil production capacity could rise if hostilities resume, as seen in several of the previous five largest oil supply shocks.

Published on April 25, 2026

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ISRO partners with Panchayati Raj ministry, finishes nationwide land mapping

by Hansraj Agrawal | Apr 25, 2026 | Business

ISRO on Friday highlighted its collaboration with the Ministry of Panchayati Raj in advancing decentralised planning through geospatial technologies, saying it has completed high-resolution land use mapping for the entire country.

On the occasion of National Panchayati Raj Day, the space agency said in a post on ‘X’ that it has completed high-resolution (1:10,000 scale) land use and land cover mapping for the entire country and made it available to government organisations.

“This dataset supports gram panchayat development plans and is integrated as one of the information layers on the Grammanchitra web portal of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, enabling stronger, data-driven governance at the grassroots,” ISRO added.

Published on April 25, 2026

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