चीन की चाल से ट्रंप को लगेगा झटका, सब लड़ते रहे… ड्रैगन ने GDP ग्रोथ से दुनिया को चौंकाया

by Hansraj Agrawal | Apr 16, 2026 | Business

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चीन की अर्थव्यवस्था ने उम्मीद से बढ़कर 5% की वृद्धि दर्ज की।
मैन्युफैक्चरिंग सेक्टर और निर्यात ने इस वृद्धि में महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका निभाई।
मध्य पूर्व तनाव और ट्रंप के टैरिफ के बावजूद अर्थव्यवस्था मजबूत रही।
विश्लेषकों का मानना है कि भविष्य में आर्थिक रफ्तार थोड़ी धीमी हो सकती है।

China GDP Growth: मिडिल ईस्ट में जारी तनाव से एक ओर तो कई देशों पर दबाव देखने को मिल रहा हैं, वहीं दूसरी ओर पड़ोसी देश चीन के हालात कुछ और ही कहानी बयां कर रहे हैं. वैश्विक अनिश्चितता के बीच भी चीन की अर्थव्यवस्था ने साल के पहले तीन महीनों में उम्मीद से बेहतर प्रदर्शन किया है.

ऑफिशियल आंकड़ों के मुताबिक इस दौरान चीन की जीडीपी सालाना आधार पर 5 फीसदी बढ़ी है. विशेषज्ञों ने इसके लिए करीब 4.8 फीसदी रहने का अनुमान जताया था. ये मजबूत आंकड़े ऐसे समय में आए हैं जब यूएस-ईरान के बीच तनाव की स्थिति बनी हुई है.

चीन की अर्थव्यवस्था में सुधार के संकेत

बीजिंग ने हाल ही में अपने सालाना जीडीपी का लक्ष्य घटाकर 4.5 फीसदी से 5 फीसदी के बीच तय किया है. जो 1991 के बाद सबसे कम माना जा रहा है. हालांकि, पिछली तिमाही के 4.5 फीसदी की तुलना में कुछ सुधार जरूर देखने को मिल रहा है.

विशेषज्ञ की राय

Brookings Institution के एनालिस्ट Kyle Chan का मानना है कि, देश के लिए कार और दूसरे निर्यात के आंकड़े इस बार सबसे मजबूत पहलू बने हैं. इस ग्रोथ में मैन्युफैक्चरिंग सेक्टर की अहम भूमिका रही है. लेकिन प्रॉपर्टी सेक्टर में अब भी दबाव देखने को मिल रहा है.

Kyle Chan ने ईरान युद्ध और इसके असर पर भी अपनी बात रखी हैं. उनके अनुसार, इस टकराव का असर आने वाले तिमाही नतीजों की जीडीपी पर दिख सकता है. साथ ही उन्होंने अर्थव्यवस्था की रफ्तार थोड़ी धीमी होने की बात भी कही हैं.

ट्रंप टैरिफ को लगा झटका

अमेरिका की ओर से चीन के ज्यादातर सामानों पर फिलहाल 10 फीसदी टैरिफ लगा हुआ है. इसके बावजूद भी चीन की अर्थव्यवस्था ने उम्मीद से बेहतर प्रदर्शन किया है.

मजबूत जीडीपी ग्रोथ के ये आंकड़े डोनाल्ड ट्रंप के लिए चिंता का कारण बन सकते हैं. टैरिफ के दबाव के बाद भी चीन की आर्थिक रफ्तार में आई तेजी देश के मैन्युफैक्चरिंग सेक्टर ग्रोथ को दिखाता है.

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ईरान वॉर से हजारों करोड़ का नुकसान, टूरिज्म-एविएशन पर संकट के बादल, सरकार के सामने उठी ये मांग

by Hansraj Agrawal | Apr 16, 2026 | Business

पश्चिम एशिया में जारी जंग का असर अब सीधे भारत की अर्थव्यवस्था पर पड़ रहा है. देश के उद्योगपतियों के संगठन पीएचडीसीसीआई यानी पीएचडी चैंबर ऑफ कोमर्स एंड इंडस्ट्री ने आज एक रिपोर्ट जारी की है जिसमें बताया गया है कि इस संघर्ष की वजह से पर्यटन, ऐविएशन और होटल-रेस्टोरेंट सेक्टर को भारी नुकसान हो रहा है.

ऐविएशन को सबसे बड़ा झटका लगा है. मध्य पूर्व का एयरस्पेस बंद होने और फ्लाइट्स रूट्स बदलने की वजह से फ्लाइट्स 2 से 4 घंटे लंबी हो गई हैं. इससे ईंधन की खपत और एयरलाइंस का खर्च काफी बढ़ गया है. पहले से ही एयरलाइंस के कुल खर्च का 35 से 40 प्रतिशत हिस्सा ईधन का था और अब यह बोझ और भी भारी हो गया है.

विदेशी पर्यटकों में गिरावट

विदेशी पर्यटक भारत आने से कतरा रहे हैं. जंग की वजह से दुनियाभर के यात्री घबराए हुए हैं और भारत आने वाले विदेशी पर्यटकों की संख्या में 15 से 20 प्रतिशत की गिरावट आई है. इससे पर्यटन उद्योग को Rs. 18,000 करोड़ का नुकसान हुआ है. वहीं भारतीय पर्यटक भी अब दुबई या यूरोप की बजाय थाईलैंड, सिंगापूर और वियतनाम जाना पसंद कर रहे हैं.

रेस्टोरेंट और होटल सेक्टर पर बढ़ा दबाव

रेस्टोरेंट सेक्टर को हर महीने Rs. 79,000 करोड़ का नुकसान हो रहा है. देश के 10 प्रतिशत रेस्टोरेंट बंद हो चुके हैं. आयातित सामान, ट्रांसपोर्ट और बिजली महंगी होने से लागत 10 से 15 प्रतिशत तक बढ़ी है. सबसे ज़्यादा मार छोटे और मझोले रेस्टोरेंट मालिकों पर पड़ी है हालांकि फूड डिलीवरी से कुछ राहत है कई रेस्टोरेंट की 20 से 30 प्रतिशत कमाई अभी भी से डिलीवरी आ रही है.

होटल अभी टिकी हुई हैं लेकिन दबाव है. घरेलू यात्रा मज़बूत होने की वजह से ऑक्यूपेंसी ठीक है लेकिन जो प्रीमियम और व्यावसायिक होटल विदेशी मेहमानों पर निर्भर हैं उनकी कमाई पर दबाव साफ़ दिख रहा है.

सरकार से राहत की मांग, घरेलू पर्यटन बना सहारा

पीएचडीसीसीआई ने सरकार से कई अहम मांगें रखी हैं – संगठन का कहना है कि अंतरराष्ट्रीय उड़ान मार्गों में विविधता किए जाएं और मध्य पूर्व पर निर्भरता कम हो और ऐविएशन ईंधन यानी एटीएफ पर टैक्स घटाया जाए.

इसके अलावा होटल और रेस्टोरेंट पर भी टैक्स का बोझ कम हो. छोटे कारोबारियों को आसान लोन मिले और वीजा प्रोसेस सरल बनाई जाए.

पीएचडीसीसीआई का कहना है कि घरेलू पर्यटन अभी सबसे बड़ा सहारा है. रीवेन्ज ट्रैवल, स्टाइकेशंस और एक्सप्रिएंटियल डाइनिंग जैसे ट्रेंड्स डिमांड को थामे हुए हैं. संगठन का मानना है कि यह संकट एक मौका भी है भारत इससे सीखकर एक मज़बूत और आत्मनिर्भर पर्यटन इकोसिस्टम बना सकता है.

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Broker’s call: VA Tech Wabag (Buy)

by Hansraj Agrawal | Apr 16, 2026 | Business

Wabag maintains a well-diversified portfolio with a balanced mix of municipal and industrial projects, supporting sustainable infrastructure development globally
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Target: ₹1,755

CMP: ₹1,440.85

VA Tech Wabag is a leading pure-play water technology multinational headquartered in Chennai, India, with over 10 decades of experience in sustainable water and wastewater management. It provides comprehensive solutions across the entire water cycle, spanning desalination, wastewater treatment, water recycling and reuse, ZLD, and waste-to-energy solutions.

Wabag maintains a well-diversified portfolio with a balanced mix of municipal and industrial projects, supporting sustainable infrastructure development globally. With a strong presence in more than 25 countries across the globe, over 125 proprietary technologies and deep-rooted R&D, it combines advanced in-house technologies with engineering expertise to deliver customised, cost-effective solutions tailored to regional needs.

Its operations span design-build projects and long-term operation and maintenance contracts, delivering consistent value to clients and communities. At end-Dec’25, Wabag had a robust order backlog of ₹15,100 crore (4.1x TTM revenue). Wabag sees an opportunity of ₹40,000 crore in the Indian and global markets of presence over the next 12-18 months.

We estimate PAT to grow at 17 per cent CAGR over FY25–28E. The stock currently trades at 20x/18x FY27/28E EPS. We value the stock at 23x FY28E EPS to arrive at a target price of ₹1,755. We initiate coverage at BUY.

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India could limit sulphur exports as supplies tighten, sources say

by Hansraj Agrawal | Apr 16, 2026 | Business

Sulphur is used to produce fertilisers such as ammonium sulphate and single super phosphate, both widely used in India.
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India is considering a proposal to restrict sulphur exports after industry lobby groups raised concerns about soaring prices and disruption to ‌supplies from the Gulf, three sources aware of the development said. Export restrictions could add to upward pressure ⁠on global sulphur prices, as supplies from the Middle East are disrupted by the Iran war and with China also set to restrict sulphuric acid ‌exports from next month.

“Sulphur supplies are tightening due to falling imports from the Middle East,” a senior ‌government official with knowledge of the proposed restrictions told Reuters. “Allowing ‌exports ⁠could further pressure availability, so discussions are under way ⁠on whether exports should be limited.”

Sulphur is used to produce fertilisers such as ammonium sulphate and single super phosphate, both widely used in India.

India meets more than half of its ‌sulphur requirement through imports of around 2 million metric tons a year, with nearly half sourced from the Middle East.

It also exports around 800,000 tons of sulphur a year, with more ‌than 90 per cent going to China.

Industry lobby groups asked the government in New Delhi to ban these exports, according to a company executive aware of the development, who ⁠declined to be named due to the sensitivity of the matter.

A government spokesperson did not respond to a Reuters request for comment.

India ‌has already directed oil refineries, which account for most domestic sulphur output, to supply adequate amounts to local fertiliser companies. The Middle East accounted for around a quarter of global sulphur production at 83.87 million metric tons last year, according to the US Geological Survey. But the main shipping route through the Strait ‌of Hormuz has been severely disrupted since the US-Israeli attacks on Iran began on February 28.

The sulphur shortage is also being felt in the mining industry, which uses sulphuric acid ⁠to dissolve metal from ore via a process known as leaching.

Nickel makers ⁠in Indonesia, as well as some copper producers in Chile and the Democratic Republic of Congo, face having ‌to pay higher prices as competition intensifies for sulphuric acid.

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Share Market Today Updates 16 April 2026: Sensex, Nifty settle marginally lower; Sensex closes 122 points down at 77,988, Nifty50 dips 34 points to 24,196

by Hansraj Agrawal | Apr 16, 2026 | Business

GTPL Hathway Limited, India’s largest MSO and a leading broadband service provider, has released its audited consolidated financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026. The company reported a steady increase in annual revenue, driven by its expanding digital cable and high-speed broadband subscriber base.

Full-Year FY26 Financial Highlights

GTPL demonstrated consistent top-line growth throughout the fiscal year:

Revenue from Operations: Grew to ₹37,192.17 million, up from ₹34,771.95 million in FY25.

Total Income: Stood at ₹37,466.47 million for the full year.

Net Profit (PAT): The company reported an annual net profit of ₹123.53 million.

Earnings Per Share (EPS): For the full year, Basic and Diluted EPS stood at ₹1.40 (Face Value ₹10).

Q4 FY26 Performance Analysis

The fourth quarter saw sustained revenue levels but faced pressure on the bottom line due to increased operating and finance costs:

Quarterly Revenue: Revenue for Q4 was ₹9,238.44 million.

Net Loss: The company recorded a consolidated net loss of ₹139.26 million for the quarter, primarily impacted by higher operating expenses (₹6,767.40 million) and depreciation (₹1,000.16 million).

Tax Adjustments: A credit in previous year tax adjustments (₹56.81 million) helped mitigate the quarterly loss at the PAT level.

Operating Metrics and Cost Management

The fiscal year was marked by an increase in total expenses, reaching ₹37,289.93 million, as the company continued to invest in infrastructure and service quality:

Operating Expenses: Represented the largest cost component at ₹27,288.08 million for the year.

[6:33 AM, 4/16/2026] Badri Sir Bl: Reliance Industrial Infrastructure Limited (RIIL) has announced its audited consolidated financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026. The company, which provides infrastructure support services, reported a steady increase in annual profitability despite a slight contraction in operating revenue.

Annual Performance Highlights (FY26)

The company demonstrated improved efficiency and bottom-line growth for the full fiscal year:

Profit After Tax (PAT): Increased to ₹12.39 crore, up from ₹11.97 crore in FY25.

Total Income: Stood at ₹68.61 crore, compared to ₹74.33 crore in the previous year.

Revenue from Operations: Reported at ₹45.42 crore, net of GST.

Earnings Per Share (EPS): Basic and Diluted EPS rose to ₹8.21, compared to ₹7.93 in FY25.

Quarterly Analysis (Q4 FY26)

The fourth quarter showed resilience in margins even as total income moderated:

Total Income: Recorded at ₹13.72 crore for the quarter ended March 31, 2026.

Profit Before Tax (PBT): Rose to ₹3.70 crore, showing growth compared to both the previous quarter (₹3.40 crore) and the same period last year (₹2.55 crore).

Consolidated Profit After Tax: Stood at ₹3.22 crore for the quarter.

Expense Management and Asset Quality

RIIL maintained tight control over its cost structure during the fiscal year:

Employee Benefits: Remained stable at ₹10.76 crore for the year.

Operating Expenses: Saw a slight reduction to ₹11.57 crore from ₹11.87 crore in the previous year.

Other Equity: The company’s reserves (excluding revaluation reserves) strengthened to ₹458.81 crore, up from ₹446.64 crore in March 2025.

Strategic Outlook

RIIL continues to focus on providing essential infrastructure services, including industrial assets, and data processing. While the overall revenue saw a minor dip due to lower service volumes, the increase in profitability underscores the company’s focus on high-margin service delivery and effective cost-containment strategies. The company remains a debt-free entity with a robust balance sheet.

[6:34 AM, 4/16/2026] Badri Sir Bl: yschem (India) Limited (BSE: 531173), a Haryana-based pharmaceutical and chemical manufacturer, has reported a significant cyber-financial fraud involving the unauthorized transfer of company funds. The incident was disclosed to the BSE today under Regulation 30 of the SEBI Listing Regulations.

Details of the Incident

The fraud was detected and reported on the same day, involving a sophisticated cyber-attack.

Nature of Fraud: Cyber-financial fraud executed through WhatsApp impersonation.

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Gold rate today April 16: Gold rates up in Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata, Ahmedabad & Bengaluru

by Hansraj Agrawal | Apr 16, 2026 | Business

FILE PHOTO: One kilogram bar of gold seen at Swiss refiner Metalor in Marin near Neuchatel, Switzerland.
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Gold prices in India have seen an upward trend today, April 16, with an increase seen across all major cities. The price of both 22-carat and 24-carat gold has risen compared with the previous session. This report provides a detailed, city-by-city breakdown of today’s gold prices.

Gold Rate in India

The average price for 22-carat gold in India today is ₹14,310 per gram, marking an increase of ₹20. For 8 grams, the price is ₹1,14,480, up by ₹160. The 24-carat gold price stands at ₹15,026 per gram (up by ₹21) and ₹1,20,208 for 8 grams (up by ₹168).

Gold Rate in Mumbai

In Mumbai, the price for 22-carat gold in India today is ₹14,310 per gram, marking an increase of ₹20. For 8 grams, the price is ₹1,14,480, up by ₹160. The 24-carat gold price stands at ₹15,026 per gram (up by ₹21) and ₹1,20,208 for 8 grams (up by ₹168).

Gold Rate in Chennai

Chennai’s gold rates have also seen a jump. A gram of 22-carat gold is priced at ₹14,360, a rise of ₹40. An 8-gram piece costs ₹1,14,880, up by ₹320. For 24-carat gold, the price is ₹15,078 per gram, an increase of ₹42, and ₹1,20,624 for 8 grams, up by ₹336.

Gold Rate in Hyderabad

Hyderabad’s 22-carat gold price is priced at ₹14,360, a rise of ₹40. An 8-gram piece costs ₹1,14,880, up by ₹320.

The 24-carat gold rate is ₹15,078 per gram, an increase of ₹42, and ₹1,20,624 for 8 grams, up by ₹336.

Gold Rate in Delhi

In Delhi, the price of 22-carat gold is ₹14,360 per gram (up by ₹20) and ₹1,14,880 for 8 grams (up by ₹160). The 24-carat gold price is ₹15,078 per gram, a jump of ₹21, while 8 grams costs ₹1,20,624, up by ₹168.

Gold Rate in Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad’s gold prices also reflect the national trend. The price for 1 gram of 22-carat gold is ₹14,364, an increase of ₹20, and ₹1,14,912 for 8 grams, up by ₹160. For 24-carat gold, the price is ₹15,082 per gram (up by ₹21) and ₹1,20,656 for 8 grams (up by ₹1268).

Gold Rate in Kolkata

In Kolkata, 1 gram of 22-carat gold is priced at ₹14,410, up by ₹20, and 8 grams at ₹1,15,280, up by ₹160. The price for 24-carat gold is ₹15,131 per gram, an increase of ₹21, while 8 grams is priced at ₹1,21,048, up by ₹168.

Gold Rate in Bengaluru

Bengaluru also witnessed a rise in gold rates. The price of 22-carat gold is ₹14,370 per gram (up by ₹20) and ₹1,14,960 for 8 grams (up by ₹160). The 24-carat gold price is ₹15,089 per gram (up by ₹21) and ₹1,20,712 for 8 grams (up by ₹168).

Gold Rates Courtesy: bankbazaar.com