Shares of Venus Remedies rose 14.3% to ₹356.65 after the US FDA granted QIDP designation to its product VRP-034, targeting bloodstream infections. This designation offers regulatory benefits, highlighting the need for safer polymyxin therapies. The stock has rebounded 12% this month. 

Nifty Bank rose over 2% on Thursday, nearing its 52-week high, driven by strong performances from major banks. HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank reached all-time highs as they prepare to announce Q4FY25 results on April 19, 2025.

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Stock market today: The Indian stock market is experiencing a bull run, with the Sensex and Nifty 50 showing significant intraday gains on April 17. Considering Thursday's high, the Sensex has surged over 4,500 points in the last four days

Motilal Oswal Financial Services is optimistic about banking and NBFC sectors due to strong fundamentals and regulatory support. They anticipate banks will outperform with robust balance sheets, while NBFCs will rebound from rate cuts, leading to a focused basket of investment recommendations.

The Indian stock market has rebounded, with Nifty 50 and Sensex up to 9% from April 7 lows, driven by easing trade tensions and strong domestic inflows. Financials led the rally, aided by RBI rate cuts and cooling inflation, while overseas investors have returned to the Indian stock market. 

Gold prices in India and globally hit record highs due to geopolitical tensions, stagflation fears, and a weakening US dollar. Investors flocked to gold as a safe-haven asset amidst trade conflicts and central banks diversifying reserves, pushing prices to ₹97,310 per 10 grams domestically.

Stock Market today: Suzlon Energy share price gained in the intraday trades after having traded flat in the morning trades as te company announced securing as it secures a 100.8 MW Wind Order

PSU defence stock: HAL share price surged 37% after overcoming challenges. Analysts predict continued strength, with a target of ₹4,851. The company’s order book grew substantially, backed by recent contracts, indicating strong future performance amid positive sector trends.

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Jio Financial Q4 Results Today LIVE Updates: Jio Financial Services is expected to report a growth in its profitability for the fourth quarter of FY25. Net profit of the company in Q4FY25 is likely to be aided by a better cost-to-income ratio.

H.G. Infra Engineering has seen a significant share price decline but boasts a strong order book of ₹15,080 crore, primarily from government projects. Analysts forecast continued growth and diversification, supporting a 'buy' rating.

Stock Market Today: NBCC (India) Ltd share price that gained more than 4% in the morning trades. The stock that is heading upwards  is on cusp of technical breakout at ₹103

Mid-cap stock to buy: Cello World shares surged over 7% on BSE after Kotak Securities upgraded the stock to 'buy'. Cello World shares have been under pressure over the last year, falling 34 per cent. Till April 16 close, the mid-cap stock has lost 26 per cent in the calendar year 2025.

Roto Pumps shares rose 13.5% to ₹248 apiece after launching its new ‘P’ Range compact pumps, targeting $100 million in revenue by 2028. The company aims to transform industrial sectors and has gained 16% this month. 

At 10:20 am, Paytm share price was trading at ₹849.20 apiece, against previous close at ₹864.95.

EaseMyTrip shares gained after the travel platform issued a clarification on the searches conducted at its premises by the Enforcement Directorate, deniying any association with the Mahadev Betting App.

Buy or sell stock: On the penultimate session ahead of Yes Bank Q4 results 2025, Yes Bank shares edge higher in early morning deals on Thursday

IndusInd Bank's accounting discrepancies may have a limited impact, quantified at 2.27% of net worth. Macquarie Research retains an 'outperform' rating with a target price of ₹1,210, indicating a 53.5% upside potential.

HDFC Bank share price jumped over a percent to hit its record high, while ICICI Bank share price surged more than 2% to touch its lifetime high ahead of the Q4 results.

And ace investor Vijay Kedia believes there are many more companies like Gensol hiding in the cupboard, waiting to tumble out with time. Kedia has shared a list of 10 red flags that can help investors spot any scams going ahead.

Multibagger Stock: KFin Technologies share price rose 8% after announcing a deal to acquire a 51% stake in Ascent Fund Services for USD 34.7 million. The deal positions KFintech to dominate the global fund administration market, aiming for full ownership over five years.

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Waaree Renewable Technologies saw shares surge over 14% on April 17, after reporting a net profit of ₹93.76 crore for Q4FY25, an 83% increase year-on-year, with revenue rising 74% to ₹476.57 crore, reflecting growth in the renewable energy sector.

Dolly Khanna portfolio stocks Som Distilleries & Breweries and Stove Kraft witnessed an increase in stake by the ace investor during the March 2025 quarter. Khanna's portfolio holds 17 stocks with a net worth of over ₹487.8 crore.

Opening Bell: Osho Krishan of Angel One recommends buying Gujarat Gas Ltd, and Punjab National Bank (PNB) stock to buy today.

In an filing to the exchanges on Wednesday, the company said that the revenue from its largest client to be lower in March quarter than the previously projected.

Bharti Airtel's share price reached a record high of ₹1,877.10 on April 17. The stock has gained 15% this year, outperforming the Sensex, which declined by 1.4%.

Stock Market Today: Gensol Engineering share price hit a 5% lower circuit for the second straight session on Thursday on news flow pertaining to Anmol Singh Jaggi and Puneet Singh Jaggi, the directors and promoters of Gensol Engineering Ltd having resigned following SEBI action 

Infosys share price has dropped 13% in one month and has fallen more than 26% on a year-to-date (YTD) basis. Over the past six months, Infosys shares have declined 30%, whereas the IT stock has remained flat in one year.

Asian shares mark moderate gains in face of anxiety over Trump's trade war

Wipro shares dropped 6.2 per cent in early trading on Thursday, hitting an intraday low of ₹232.15 on the NSE.

IDFC First Bank share price dropped over 4% after announcing a ₹7,500 crore fundraise through preferential shares. The bank has evolved from a development institution to a universal bank, with significant growth in deposits and profits over the past six years.

Dividend Stock: Angel One share price declined 6% in trade today after the company witnessed a sequential decline in March 2025 quarter profit. The company also declared a dividend of ₹26 per share.

Gold price today: Gold rates have touched unprecedented levels. MCX Gold reached a record high on April 17, driven by trade war concerns and a weak US dollar. International prices also surged.