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Stock market today: Sensex falls 400 points, Nifty 50 ends below 23,950; Reliance, Kotak Mahindra Bank among top drags - Mint
Stock market today: Sensex falls 400 points, Nifty 50 ends below 23,950; Reliance, Kotak Mahindra Bank among top dragsMint
Gift Nifty signals a negative start; here's the trading setup for the day
Nifty closed flat on Wednesday as easing crude prices boosted domestic consumption stocks and defensive sectors. Investor sentiment is stabilizing, with hopes for a resolution to the Israel-Iran conflict improving confidence. However, Gift Nifty signals a negative start, and oil prices climbed amid escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
ONGC Q4 Results: Cons PAT jumps 46% YoY to Rs 10,820 crore, revenue up 4%
Oil & Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) reported a significant 46% surge in consolidated net profit to Rs 10,820 crore for the March-ended quarter. This growth was driven by a 4% increase in revenue from operations, reaching Rs 1,73,805 crore. The company also recommended a final dividend and approved a joint venture for a liquid port in Dahej, Gujarat.
BPCL Q4 Results: Cons PAT jumps 28% YoY to Rs 5,625 crore; revenue rises 6%
BPCL reported a 28% YoY jump in Q4 consolidated PAT to Rs 5,625 crore, with revenue rising 6.3%. Full-year net profit surged 94% to Rs 25,843 crore. The company recognized a Rs 4,349 crore impairment loss on its BPRL investment and reduced its debt-to-equity ratio.
IOC Q4 results: Cons PAT surges 78% YoY to Rs 14,458 crore, revenue rises 7%
Indian Oil Corporation announced a significant 78% jump in net profit for the March quarter. Revenue also saw a healthy increase. The company's board recommended a final dividend for shareholders. Despite global uncertainties, IOC's profitability remained strong. Financial metrics like debt-to-equity ratio and profit margins showed improvement.
IGL Q4 Results: Cons PAT falls 25% YoY to Rs 341 crore, revenue up 6%
Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) reported a Q4FY26 net profit fall of 25% YoY to Rs 341 crore, driven by an 8% growth in expenses. Despite the profit dip, revenue increased 6% to Rs 4,585 crore. The company board also recommended a final dividend of 75% for the financial year 2025-26.
Kotak’s Sanjeev Prasad warns on weak Nifty earnings quality, sees more fuel price hikes
India's oil companies are bleeding ₹24,000 crore a month. Sanjeev Prasad, MD and Co-Head of Kotak Institutional Equities breaks down what rising crude means for the market.
Will Sensex, Nifty rally after state election results? Here's why analysts advise caution
Kotak Institutional Equities says any election-driven market rally may be short-lived, as rising oil prices and a widening deficit pose bigger risks. While positive poll outcomes could lift sentiment briefly, escalating geopolitical tensions and surging crude are likely to shift focus back to macroeconomic pressures.
Lower oil prices would boost India’s economy, support banks and consumer sectors: Nilesh Shah
Nilesh Shah, Managing Director, Kotak Mahindra AMC, said that market returns may depend more on earnings growth going forward, with investors needing to adjust expectations. Sector trends could favour financials and consumption-linked segments, while asset allocation should balance equities, debt and gold amid evolving global conditions.
Sensex drops 300 points, Nifty below 22,650 as Trump's threats to Iran push oil above $110/barrel
Indian stock market got off to a negative start after US President Donald Trump's increased threats towards Iran. Consequently, oil prices surged above $110 per barrel. Major companies like IndiGo, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and Reliance Industries experienced significant losses.
Vinay Rajani of HDFC Sec suggests HDFC Gold ETF, Oil India shares to buy in the near-term
The Indian stock market fell significantly on March 2, with the Sensex down 2,743 points and the Nifty 50 plummeting over 500 points due to geopolitical tensions and foreign capital withdrawals, resulting in a loss of ₹8 lakh crore in market capitalization.
US Steps In to Escort Ships in Hormuz | Oil Near $108 | Kotak Bank Steady | Opening Bell
Markets kick off the week with global tensions in focus as US President Donald Trump announces “Project Freedom” to escort stranded vessels through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran calls the US response to its 14-point proposal unacceptable, keeping geopolitical risks elevated and pushing Brent crude near $108. US markets ended higher on Friday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and NASDAQ Composite gaining up to 1.6%, supported by strong earnings from Exxon Mobil, Chevron, and Estée Lauder. Economic data remains mixed, with steady manufacturing activity and a rise in consumption. Back home, Kotak Mahindra Bank reports a stable quarter, while GIFT Nifty suggests a positive start for Indian markets. Investors also keep a close watch on state election results for further cues.