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Market Cap Of Nine Of Top 10 Valued Firms Erodes By Rs 3.12 Lakh Cr; Reliance Biggest Laggard
Reliance Industries remained the most valued firm followed by HDFC Bank, Bharti Airtel, ICICI Bank, State Bank of India, TCS, Bajaj Finance, Larsen & Toubro, Hindustan Unilever and LIC.
India's monthly household basket may feel the heat of rising fuel costs
Consumer goods prices may rise soon. Higher fuel costs from the West Asia conflict will increase shipping and production expenses. Companies like Dabur India and Marico have already raised prices. Further increases are being considered by Nestlé India and Hindustan Unilever. This could affect consumer spending, especially in rural areas.
India's monthly household basket may feel the heat of rising fuel costs
Consumer goods prices may rise soon. Higher fuel costs from the West Asia conflict will increase shipping and production expenses. Companies like Dabur India and Marico have already raised prices. Further increases are being considered by Nestlé India and Hindustan Unilever. This could affect consumer spending, especially in rural areas.
Mcap of 4 most valued firms erodes by ₹1 trn, SBI biggest laggard
The combined market valuation of four of the top-10 most valued firms eroded by Rs 1 lakh crore last week, with State Bank of India taking the biggest hit, amid a range-bound trend in equities. Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex climbed 414.69 points or 0.53 per cent, and the NSE Nifty went up by 178.6 points or 0.74 per cent. "Indian equity markets witnessed a volatile and range-bound week, with sentiment remaining cautious despite intermittent recovery attempts. Early optimism driven by hopes of de-escalation in the Middle East and easing oil prices faded quickly as renewed tensions between the US and Iran resurfaced," Ponmudi R, CEO - Enrich Money, an online trading and wealth tech firm, said. While Bharti Airtel, State Bank of India, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Larsen & Toubro faced erosion from their valuation, Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Bajaj Finance, Hindustan Unilever and Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) were the gainers from the pack. ...

Hindustan Unilever Q4 Review: Brokerages Split With Target Hike And Cut After Volume Growth His 15-Quarter High
HUL Q4 Review: Brokerages expect growth to improve in FY27 compared with FY26, supported by pricing actions and cost measures. Input cost pressures and competitive intensity remain key factors to track.
Mcap of 4 most valued firms surges by ₹2.20 trn, Reliance biggest winner
The combined market valuation of four of the top-10 most valued firms surged by Rs 2.20 lakh crore in a holiday-shortened last week, with Reliance Industries emerging as the biggest gainer. Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex climbed 249.29 points or 0.32 per cent. "Markets ended the week with marginal gains, reflecting a volatile and range-bound trading environment amid mixed global and domestic cues," Ajit Mishra SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd, said. The week began on a positive note, supported by easing geopolitical tensions and steady progress in Q4 earnings, which lifted initial sentiment, he said. However, gains were gradually capped by rising crude oil prices, weak cues from Asian markets, and persistent foreign institutional investor (FII) outflows, Mishra added. While Reliance Industries, Bharti Airtel, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Bajaj Finance were the gainers from the pack, HDFC Bank, State Bank of India, ICICI Bank, Larsen & Toubro, Hindustan Unilever and
Forward March Qtr: HUL growth fastest in 3 years, signals fresh price hikes due to war
Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) reported its fastest sales growth in three years, with a 7% increase in the March quarter driven by stable consumer demand and supportive economic measures. Despite this positive performance, the company warned of potential price hikes due to rising crude oil-linked commodity costs stemming from the Iran war.
Forward March Qtr: HUL growth fastest in 3 years, signals fresh price hikes due to war
Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) reported its fastest sales growth in three years, with a 7% increase in the March quarter driven by stable consumer demand and supportive economic measures. Despite this positive performance, the company warned of potential price hikes due to rising crude oil-linked commodity costs stemming from the Iran war.
HUL sales from Q-Com double in FY26, e-Com turnover up 25 pc
Hindustan Unilever saw a significant surge in sales from hyperlocal delivery platforms, doubling in FY26. E-commerce sales also experienced robust growth exceeding 25 percent. This success is attributed to a dedicated quick commerce team and a strong omni-channel strategy. The company is enhancing its presence across various channels to drive sustained growth.

Q4 Results Live Highlights: Mazagon Dock Profit Doubles; NSDL Announces 2nd Dividend Since Listing
Hindustan Unilever, Adani Enterprises, Bajaj Finserv, and Indus Towers among companies that declared results today.

Q4 Results LIVE Updates: Sundram Fasteners profit up 30%; ESAF SFB NII grows 20%
Q4 Results LIVE Updates: Today is the busiest day in terms of quarterly results this week. The big earnings reaction of the day comes from Bajaj Finance where brokerages have raised their targets and even upgraded the stock, along with Waaree Energies, who also issued its guidance for FY27. The biggest result of the day comes from Hindustan Unilever (HUL), followed by Adani twins on the Nifty (Ports & Enterprises), Bajaj Finserv, ACC, Laurus Labs, Dr. Lal Pathlabs, RailTel, Newgen Software and others. Follow for all the Live updates.
HUL to take calibrated price hikes amid cost pressures; demand situation stable: CEO Priya Nair
Hindustan Unilever will implement calibrated price increases to counter rising input costs, focusing on volume-led growth. The company remains confident in its ability to protect volumes in daily essential categories due to low price elasticity. HUL is also driving savings across its operations to navigate short-term challenges while maintaining long-term growth.