📰 India Business Brief: Top Headlines for April 22, 2026

Business Standard

• SEBI expert panel recommends the National Stock Exchange (NSE) pay $193 million to settle long-pending cases, moving the exchange closer to a resolution.
• Adani Group backs lenders in the Jaypee insolvency case, formally opposing a late bid submitted by Vedanta.
• The Transmission and Distribution (T&D) sector enters a multi-year growth phase, with Siemens Energy and CG Power identified as top picks due to a ₹9 trillion investment outlook.
• Ministry of Defence signs a ₹975 crore deal to enhance the Indian Army's mine-clearing capabilities.
• Stocks to watch for the session include HCLTech, SBI Life, Swiggy, and BEML following various corporate developments.

Economic Times

• Infosys board members are scheduled to discuss a leadership transition as CEO Salil Parekh’s term nears its end; a two-year extension is anticipated for stability.
• HCLTech reports a 4.2% year-on-year increase in Q4 net profit to ₹4,488 crore and declares an interim dividend of ₹24 per share.
• Persistent Systems sees a robust Q4 with net profit jumping 34% to ₹529 crore, driven by strong demand in the tech sector.
• The Indian Rupee fell by 36 paise after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) rolled back specific foreign exchange curbs.
• India moves to boost defense AI with a new ₹300 crore Centre of Excellence, with homegrown lab Sarvam seeking a $1.5 billion valuation.

Mint

• Trent Ltd board is set to meet today to consider its first-ever bonus share issuance alongside its quarterly earnings report.
• Gift Nifty signals a negative start for Indian indices as failed US-Iran peace talks and Middle East uncertainty weigh on global markets.
• Mirae Asset is leading a ₹6,000 crore investment bet on Indian tech startups in partnership with Krafton and Naver.
• Tech Mahindra, SBI Life, and BCCL are among the major companies scheduled to release their Q4 FY26 results today.
• Market analysts recommend focusing on breakout stocks such as BHEL, Bajaj Finance, and Welspun Corp for intraday momentum.

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