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7 large-cap stocks post highest quarterly profits in 10 quarters
Several NSE large-cap companies reported record March 2026 quarterly profits, surpassing previous ten-quarter highs by over 25%. Strong operational performance, improved fundamentals, and favorable market conditions boosted earnings for firms including ABB India, JSW Steel, ICICI Bank, Bajaj Finance, Tata Motors, and Muthoot Finance.
CMS Info Systems bags Rs 400 crore HDFC Bank ATM management mandate
CMS Info Systems has won a significant Rs 400 crore contract with HDFC Bank. The deal spans five years and involves managing 6,000 ATMs. CMS will offer complete ATM services, including cash management and AI-driven optimization. This partnership follows CMS's previous work with ICICI Bank and State Bank of India.
CMS bags Rs 400 cr contract to manage 6,000 HDFC Bank ATMs
CMS Info Systems has secured a significant Rs 400 crore order from HDFC Bank. The deal involves managing 6,000 ATMs for the next five years. This partnership will also include advanced solutions like currency forecasting and AI technology. The company expects this to boost its revenue from private sector banks. This follows recent large contracts with ICICI Bank and SBI.
HDFC Bank, BSE and Tata Motors among top stocks mutual funds bought and sold during March crash
Indian mutual funds aggressively bought equities last month amidst a market correction. They invested heavily in HDFC Bank and BSE, acting as a stabilising force against foreign investor selling. Funds also booked profits in Tata Motors. Banking stocks remain a dominant sector for mutual funds, with HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and SBI featuring prominently.
Five worst performing stocks in the market since the Iran-US war began
Companies including Larsen & Toubro, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Ashok Leyland and Sapphire Foods India have seen major declines in March, eroding billions in market capitalisation and putting them among the key laggards in the market.
US-Iran war puts ₹70,000 cr dent in LIC's portfolio; banks, L&T worst hit
Holdings in SBI, ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank accounted for more than one-fifth of the losses for Life Insurance Corporation of India; while L&T alone created a 11 per cent dent, shows ACE Equity data.
Watch | Sanjay Parekh on where he sees value in banks, IT, cement and telecom stocks
Sohum Asset Managers’ Founder & CIO, Sanjay Parekh, says markets look sluggish despite improving macro conditions, with Q3 Nifty earnings near 8–9%. He sees recovery in CVs (Ashok Leyland), credit growth at ICICI Bank and gradual picka a up in cement and steel. Portfolio stays domestic-focused: overweight telecom, NBFCs, industrials, cement, utilities, ports and logistics; underweight oil & gas and banks, zero FMCG. Watching IT names like Infosys and TCS, mid-cap tech (Persistent, Coforge, Mastek), defence HAL, quick commerce Zomato and Swiggy, and capital goods L&T, JSW Energy.
Stocks in news: Federal Bank, Waaree Energies, ICICI Pru life, Zydus, HUL
Indian markets experienced a downturn on Thursday, with profit-taking and a risk-off sentiment leading to a decline. Key stocks like Federal Bank, ICICI Pru Life, and HUL are in focus due to significant corporate developments, including tax refunds, demands, capacity expansions, and new product launches, impacting investor sentiment.
Closing Bell: Nifty crosses 24,200, Sensex surges 1,264 pts on renewed hopes of US-Iran peace talks
Interglobe Aviation, Max Healthcare, Power Grid Corp, Wipro, Eternal were among biggest gainers on the Nifty, while losers were Dr Reddy's Laboratories, Bharti Airtel, ICICI Bank. All the sectoral indices ended in the green with Capital Goods, Oil & Gas, Power, Infra, Media, Realty, Consumer Durables, IT rise 2% each. Nifty Midcap and Smallcap indices up more than 2 percent each.
Auto, banking stocks power market rally; Eicher Motors jumps 5%, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank among top Nifty drivers
The Nifty Auto index emerged as the top sectoral gainer, rising more than 2 percent; while banking indices gained over 1.5 percent each. HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and Bajaj Finance were the three largest contributors to Nifty gains, collectively accounting for nearly 70 points.
Taking Stock: Nifty ends above 24,200, Sensex up 1,264 points; all sectors rally
Interglobe Aviation, Max Healthcare, Power Grid Corp, Wipro, Eternal were among biggest gainers on the Nifty, while losers were Dr Reddy's Laboratories, Bharti Airtel, ICICI Bank.
Trade Spotlight: How should you trade IndusInd Bank, Zydus Lifesciences, Welspun Living, Bharti Airtel, ICICI Bank, and others on July 6?
Overall, the trend remains positive, though some consolidation cannot be ruled out. Below are some short-term trading ideas to consider.