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Mumbai, May 4(BNP): Indian benchmark equity indices opened the week on a strong note, rallying sharply in early trade on Monday amid easing crude oil prices and improved global market sentiment.

The BSE Sensex surged 657.80 points to reach 77,571.30, while the NSE Nifty 50 advanced 213.35 points to 24,215.10 during the opening session.

The upbeat momentum in domestic equities mirrored gains across Asian markets, which were trading higher following positive cues from global peers. Lower oil prices further boosted investor confidence, easing concerns around inflation and fiscal pressures for oil-importing economies like India.

Among the top performers on the Sensex was Maruti Suzuki India Ltd, which rallied around 4 percent. The surge came after the automaker reported record total sales of 2,39,646 units in April, marking a robust 33.29 percent year-on-year growth. The strong performance was driven primarily by rising demand for its small car segment, signaling a healthy start to the new financial year.

Market analysts attributed the rally to a combination of favorable macroeconomic indicators, stable foreign fund inflows, and optimism surrounding corporate earnings. The decline in crude oil prices has been particularly supportive, as it helps contain input costs and inflationary pressures.

Investors will continue to track global economic developments, corporate earnings announcements, and commodity price trends for further direction in the markets.

Apr 04: Amid the ongoing cricket season, Oakley and Meta today announced a collaboration with cricket icon Virat Kohli as the face of Oakley Meta Performance AI glasses in India. The partnership highlights how AI-powered wearables bring  Athletic Intelligence to the game, supporting how athletes train, create and share moments. 

As part of the collaboration, audiences will get a first-person view into Virat Kohli’s world — from training sessions and match preparation to behind-the-scenes moments with Oakley Meta Performances AI glasses which have hands-free AI to help you capture the perfect cricket shot, access personalized insights as you train and record content seamlessly in the flow of action. Combined with hands-free capture and instant sharing, the glasses unlock a more intuitive and responsive way to document high-performance moments, both on and off the field. The collaboration showcases our vision of Athletic Intelligence and how technology can seamlessly integrate into an athlete’s routine to help them take their training and performance to the next level. 

Sandhya Devanathan, Vice President India and South East Asia, Meta  said, “Performance has always been a balance of instinct and awareness, and increasingly that is being shaped by data. With Oakley Meta performance AI glasses, we are exploring what Athletic Intelligence can look like in practice, where timely insights and lightweight assistance come together in a way that supports how athletes train and stay focused. Our collaboration with Virat Kohli reflects how technology can fit naturally into an athlete’s routine, helping them stay present while continuing to learn from every session and every personal record they work towards.” 

“Sport is constantly evolving, and so is the way athletes understand and elevate their performance. At Oakley, we’ve always been focused on pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, and with Meta, we’re bringing a new dimension to that vision. Virat Kohli embodies the mindset we build for: focused, driven and always pushing limits. And that’s exactly where this product belongs” says Corey Hill, Head of Global Sports Marketing at Oakley. 

Adding his perspective, Virat Kohli said, “I have always relied on instinct, but also on understanding my game better over time. What I find useful about Oakley Meta performance AI glasses is that they add small layers of insight without getting in the way. Whether it is staying focused during training or enhancing on-field awareness, it helps build consistency over time. Over time, that can make a difference when you are working towards your next personal record.” 

Oakley Meta performance AI glasses combine performance with intelligence, enabling hands-free photo and video capture, live streaming and voice-enabled AI assistance. With Meta AI, users can access contextual information in real time, making interactions more intuitive and responsive, and enabling more seamless, in-the-moment experiences beyond traditional screens. 

The campaign will roll out in phases, beginning with the announcement followed by a series of digital activations across platforms, spotlighting key moments including training footage, AI-led interactions and day-in-the-life content. 

Market shows more resilience as monthly sales transactions lift to almost 14,000

Dubai, UAE, May 4: The Dubai real estate market showed continued resilience in April, recording 13,977 sales transactions worth AED48 billion.

A market update issued today by fäm Properties showed that activity strengthened month-on-month, with sales volume rising 3.5% compared to March, while total sales value increased by 10.7%.

The strongest growth came in the commercial sector, including offices and shops, with 561 sales transactions valued at AED4 billion, up 33.9% YoY and 36.2% month-on-month.

Apartment sales were also up MoM by 6.5% to 11,377 transactions worth AED24.1 billion, while plot sales rose 34.7% MoM to 237 deals valued at AED6.6 billion. The average property price per sq ft was up by 16.1% YoY to AED1,840.

Data from DXBinteract revealed that primary sales again dominated in April, accounting for 10,563 sales transactions totalling AED35.8 billion, compared with 3,414 resales valued at AED12.2 billion.

“Last month’s performance reflects the market’s underlying strength, with steady demand across both residential and commercial segments,” said Firas Al Msaddi, CEO of fäm Properties. 

“Despite ongoing geopolitical tensions, Dubai is benefiting from its reputation as a stable, transparent and well-regulated environment for investment. The continued dominance of primary sales also points to long-term confidence in the emirate’s growth and development pipeline.”

For the second month in succession, Dubai South was the best-performing area, with 1,171 sales transactions valued at AED2.7 billion, marking its sixth consecutive month in the top five.

TOP FIVE PERFORMING AREAS IN APRIL 2026

                                                            Transactions              Sales value

Dubai South                                        1,171                           AED2.7B

Jebel Ali First                                      887                              AED1.9B                   

Al Barsha South Fourth                      828                              AED1.0B

Wadi Al Safa 5                                   814                              AED1.4B

Dubai Islands                                      732                              AED2.8B       

The most expensive apartment sold in April was a luxury property at Aman Residences Tower 2 at Jumeirah Second which fetched AED171 million.

Other luxury apartments sold for AED122 million at Baccarat Residence T1 at Downtown Dubai and AED118 million at Building C at Marsa Dubai. The most expensive villa went for AED76 million at Eden Hills.

With properties worth more than AED5 million accounting for 11.81% of sales, 12.65% were between AED3-5 million, 17.54% between AED2-3 million, 34.7% between AED1-2 million and 23.3% were below AED1 million.

BEST-SELLING PROJECTS IN APRIL 2026

Primary market apartments

Primary market villas

Resale apartments

Resale villas

New Delhi, May 04: realme, the most popular smartphone brand among Indian youth, is set to elevate the smartphone buying experience with a host of exciting offers across its popular lineup during the upcoming Flipkart SASA LELE Sale 2026 and Amazon Great Summer Sale 2026. Available for a limited period on Flipkart and Amazon.in, these deals present a compelling opportunity for consumers to upgrade to feature-rich devices at attractive prices. Extending the celebration further, realme will also roll out these disruptive offers as part of its realme Anniversary Days Sale 2026, making it an unmissable season for smartphone upgrades.

As part of the sale, realme will introduce attractive price drops, bank offers, and additional benefits across its P and NARZO series, catering to users who seek powerful performance along with a well-rounded smartphone experience. 

The realme P series, known for its high performance and premium design, will see compelling offers across realme P4 series. These devices will be available on Flipkart and realme.com, making them more accessible to a wider audience. 

In addition, devices including realme NARZO 90x 5G, realme NARZO Power 5G, realme NARZO 80 Pro 5G, realme NARZO 90 5G, and realme NARZO 100 Lite 5G will be available with compelling offers across Amazon.in and realme.com.

With these limited-period offers, realme continues to strengthen its commitment to delivering cutting-edge technology, powerful performance, and accessible innovation to young consumers across India.

New Delhi, May 04: The literary-cultural programme Hindiyan, organised by Rekhta Foundation’s ‘Hindvi’ initiative, was successfully held at the Gulmohar Auditorium, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. The event focused on the role of folk languages in literature and cinema, their expansion, and their creative possibilities. It fostered a meaningful and serious dialogue on the interconnections between language, culture, and creative expression.

The programme aimed to highlight the importance of linguistic diversity and to explore how folk languages enrich our cultural and creative experiences. Keeping this objective in mind, the event was structured into two key segments, discussion and poetry recitation, facilitating impactful engagement at both intellectual and creative levels.

The first session featured a discussion on the theme “The Expansion of Folk Languages in Literature and Cinema.” Critics Ravikant and Amrendra Awadhiya shared their perspectives, emphasizing that folk languages are not merely tools of expression but powerful mediums that bring forth social realities, cultural memories, and the complexities of everyday life. The discussion also underscored how the use of regional dialects and folk languages in contemporary Hindi cinema enhances the authenticity and impact of narratives. Furthermore, the expansion of folk languages was viewed as an essential medium of cultural representation.

The second segment, titled “Kavitai,” featured poetry recitations by Prakash Uday, who presented Bhojpuri poetry, and Ramshankar Verma, who recited in Awadhi, captivating the audience. This session offered a vivid experience of the simplicity, rhythm, and emotional depth of folk languages. The diversity of poetic voices added a multidimensional quality to the session, reflecting both rural life and the interplay between urban experiences and folk sensibilities.

The programme was moderated by Chandra Prabha, who seamlessly connected the two sessions with her balanced and engaging style, ensuring a cohesive flow throughout the evening.

Overall, Hindiyan emerged as more than just a literary event; it served as a powerful platform to understand the deep relationship between language and culture. The programme reinforced the idea that the presence of folk languages makes literature and cinema more vibrant, authentic, and emotionally resonant.

Notably, continuing the legacy of ‘Hindvi’s’ previous programmes, Chhand-Chhand Par Kumkum and Ananta, Hindiyan successfully created a meaningful dialogue at the intersection of literature, cinema, and folk languages. The event stands as a significant step towards understanding the expansive and dynamic nature of language.