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Sensex rises 400 points, Nifty nears 23,750 as oil price dips on renewed US-Iran peace deal hopes
Indian stock markets surged today, with Sensex and Nifty posting significant gains driven by optimism surrounding a potential Iran-US peace deal. While banking and cement stocks led the rally, IT heavyweights saw minor declines. Broader markets experienced some weakness, but overall investor sentiment remained positive, buoyed by falling oil prices and a strengthening rupee.
Dalmia Bharat seals Rs 2,850 crore deal for JAL cement assets after Adani insolvency takeover
Dalmia Cement has acquired key cement assets from Jaiprakash Associates for ₹2,850 crore. This deal, facilitated by the Adani Group's insolvency resolution, strengthens Dalmia's presence in central India. The acquisition includes cement plants and power capacity, boosting Dalmia's total capacity significantly. This move accelerates expansion plans and provides faster market access.
Q4 Results Live Updates: JSW Cement Profit Rises Multifold; ITC, LIC, LG Electronics In Focus
LIC, ITC, LG Electronics India, GAIL India, Nykaa and JSW Cement among companies to report earnings today.
India's core industries grow at 1.7% in Apr-26, Cement production continues to spike
The combined Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) increased by 1.7 per cent (provisional) in April, 2026 as compared to the Index in April, 2025. The production of Cement, Steel and Electricity recorded positive growth in April, 2026. The ICI measures the combined and individual performance of production of eight core industries viz. Coal, Crude Oil, Natural Gas, Refinery Products, Fertilizers, Steel, Cement and Electricity. The Eight Core Industries comprise 40.27 percent of the weight of items included in the Index of Industrial Production (IIP). The final growth rate of Index of Eight Core Industries for March 2026 was observed at 1.2 per cent. The cumulative growth rate of ICI during April to March, 2025-26 is 2.7 per cent as compared to the corresponding period of last year.
Q4 Results LIVE Updates: BPCL, Orkla react to earnings; Lenskart, Grasim, Apollo Hospitals report
Q4 Results LIVE Updates: Lenskart, Grasim, Apollo Hospitals, Samvardhana Motherson, Metro Brands, Jubilant Foodworks, JK Lakshmi Cement, are among the companies reporting their earnings today, while earnings reactions come from names like BEL, BPCL, Orkla India, PI Industries, Dredging Corp, Zee Entertainment and others. Watch this space for all the LIVE earnings updates today.
Indian Oil, JSW Cement, Zydus Wellness, Ola Electric Q4 Results Today — Earning Estimates
JSW Cement is expected to report March-quarter earnings with revenue at Rs 1,869.19 crore.
Q4 Results LIVE Updates: Dr Reddy's, Dixon react to earnings; Bharti Airtel, Cipla report today
Q4 Results LIVE Updates: It's another earnings-heavy day as investors track numbers coming in from two Nifty 50 constituents Bharti Airtel and Cipla. Bharti Hexacom, TVS Motor, Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles, DLF, Crompton Consumer, DCM Shriram, HPCL, GSK Pharma, Man Infra, Oil India, NLC India, PFC, Sagar Cement, Tube Investments, are among the other important companies to track today. Watch this space for all the live earnings updates.
Earnings likely to improve, but rising oil could hurt in short term: SBI Securities
Sunny Agarwal, Head of Fundamental Research, Retail Desk at SBI Securities, expects double-digit earnings recovery over FY27–28, despite near-term risks from crude-led margin pressure in Q1. He sees mid- and small-cap opportunities in hospitality, capital markets, and select banks, with improving return ratios. He also flags recovery in building materials and consumer staples, while infra push and regional growth could support sectors like cement and logistics.
Cement cos in Meghalaya imported nearly 3 lakh mt of coal without valid papers: HC-appointed panel
Two cement companies in Meghalaya face accusations of violating norms in transporting over 2.93 lakh metric tonnes of coal. A high court-appointed committee reported the companies moved the coal without mandatory approvals. This movement also lacked essential documents and weekly returns. The committee recommended strict enforcement and improved tracking systems to curb illegal coal movement across the state.
Dipan Mehta advises caution amid global risks; sees opportunity in Ambuja Cements
Dipan Mehta of Elixir Equities remains cautious on equities despite a recent recovery, citing risks from West Asia tensions, crude oil prices, inflation, and monsoon uncertainty. He expects the full impact to reflect in the June quarter and advises waiting for earnings clarity. He remains positive on cement, especially Ambuja Cements. Among capital market plays, he prefers MCX due to strong volumes in gold and crude, and also likes wealth firms such as Anand Rathi Wealth, 360 ONE WAM, and Nuvama for their stable annuity revenues. Disclaimer: The views and investment tips expressed by investment experts on CNBCTV18.com are their own and not that of the website or its management. CNBCTV18.com advises users to check with certified experts before taking any investment decisions.
Nirmal Bang sees defence growth, flags cement margin pressure on fuel costs
Jyoti Gupta, Senior Research Analyst at Nirmal Bang Institutional Equities, remains positive on defence, citing strong order books and execution visibility despite rich valuations, with picks like HAL and BEL. On cement, she sees limited gas impact but rising pet coke and coal costs may pressure margins. Demand may moderate, though she prefers large caps like Ambuja and UltraTech while staying cautious on weaker regional players.
Emami among 7 small-cap stocks hit 52-week lows; slip up to 25% in a month
Amid a sharp 1,342-point Sensex drop to 76,863, seven BSE 250 Smallcap stocks, including Sapphire Foods, JK Lakshmi Cement, Relaxo, Aegis Logistics, Five-Star Finance, Emami and Jyothy Labs, hit 52-week lows, signaling weakness.