Stock market recommendations: Mtar Technologies, and Syrma SGS have been picked as the top stocks to buy in the holiday-shortened trading week starting from April 13, 2026, by Motilal Oswal Wealth Management Research Desk. Let’s look at the details:
Oil prices surged past $100 per barrel as President Trump announced a US Navy blockade of Iranian ports starting Monday. This escalation follows failed peace talks and aims to halt up to 2 million barrels of Iranian oil daily through the Strait of Hormuz, impacting global energy flows.
Parents face a pricier summer as toy costs surge due to the West Asia conflict. Rising crude oil prices are inflating raw material expenses, particularly for plastic components. Manufacturers report significant jumps in plastic resin costs, leading to potential price hikes of 10% to 40% on various toys, impacting budgets for holiday shopping.
India boasts the fastest-growing developer community on GitHub, with over 27 million users and more than two million joining since early 2026. This surge is attributed to a new wave of AI-native developers, including students and teenagers, and increased access to AI-assisted coding tools that lower entry barriers and accelerate problem-solving.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured a vital win against Mumbai Indians, but concern grew as Virat Kohli did not take the field with an ankle issue. Despite the scare, skipper Rajat Patidar suggested that Kohli is likely fine. Kohli’s half-century, however, etched his name in history as he became the first to score 1000 runs against
Google has admitted to an error that mistakenly displayed Polymarket betting listings in its News section. These betting options, which resemble news stories, appeared alongside regular news and even in prominent blocks. The tech giant has since resolved the issue, stating the site is no longer surfacing in News.
TCS’s headcount saw a significant drop in FY26, though the CHRO clarified that restructuring accounted for a smaller portion than initially stated. The company remains committed to hiring approximately 40,000 freshers annually and is investing in niche skills like AI, while enterprise AI adoption is driving substantial revenue growth.
A senior RBI official criticized foreign-exchange market makers for exacerbating the rupee’s weakness amid West Asia tensions. He highlighted how arbitrage between local and offshore markets strained dollar liquidity during periods of foreign outflows. The RBI has recently implemented measures to curb speculation and arbitrage trades by banks.
India’s Vaishali Rameshbabu suffered a significant setback in the FIDE Candidates, losing to China’s Zhu Jiner and relinquishing her sole lead. The Women’s section is now wide open with both players tied at the top. Meanwhile, Javokhir Sindarov is on the cusp of becoming the challenger in the Open section, needing just a draw in
