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Q4 Results LIVE Updates: Dr. Reddy's, Dixon report results today; Indian Hotels, Anant Raj react
Q4 Results LIVE Updates: Its an earnings-heavy day on the Dalal Street today. Nifty 50 stock Dr Reddy's Laboratories is scheduled to report its numbers today. Dixon Tech, Berger Paints, Nazara Tech, INOX India, Cohance Lifesciences, Gopal Snacks, Kalpataru, KPR Mill, Max Financial Services, MobiKwik, MTAR Tech, Novartis, Pfizer, Religare, Keystone Developers, Sagility, Tata Power, Torrent Power, Texmaco Rail, V-Guard Industries, are among the other important results to track today. Watch this space for all the LIVE earnings updates.

Buy, Sell Or Hold: HCL Tech, Titan, Uno Minda, Oracle Financial, Vodafone Idea And Canara Bank — Ask Profit
Experts shared buy, sell and hold recommendations on NDTV Profit's 'Ask Profit' show.

Motilal Oswal top picks: VA Tech order strength, RIL refining upside, Eternal valuations attractive
Investors are not showing panic despite geopolitical tensions, though many are reviewing portfolios and seeking safer sector exposure, according to Siddhartha Khemka of Motilal Oswal. The brokerage remains positive on VA Tech Wabag citing a ₹16,000-crore order book and strong West Asia demand. It also sees opportunity in quick commerce stocks like Eternal and Swiggy after valuation corrections, while Reliance Industries’ O2C business could benefit from higher refining margins. Disclosure: Network18, the parent company of CNBCTV18.com, is controlled by Independent Media Trust, of which Reliance Industries is the sole beneficiary.
Govt approves 104 projects worth Rs 271 crore for 6G tech research: Mos Telecom
India is advancing towards 6G technology. The government has approved 104 projects valued at Rs 271 crore for research and development. This initiative is part of the Bharat 6G Vision, aiming to position India as a global leader by 2030. The government is also establishing 5G Use Case Labs and supporting test beds to foster innovation and build future capabilities.
Ai+ Smartphone, Optiemus plan ₹125 crore India manufacturing push
Homegrown tech brand Ai+ Smartphone has partnered with Optiemus Electronics to manufacture smartphones and other ecosystem products in India. The companies will jointly invest Rs 125 crore over five years, targeting production of three million smartphones and creating over 1200 jobs. This collaboration aims to boost domestic manufacturing and align with the 'Make in India' vision.

Talent wars heat up: Tech giants turn to influencers for viral job hunts on social media
India’s top tech firms are partnering with social media influencers to run viral recruitment campaigns targeting Gen Z and AI talent. These high-paying collaborations are evolving to include ‘internal influencers’ as companies prioritize authenticity over traditional ads.
Nazara Tech shares jump 4% as Morgan Stanley acquires stake worth Rs 69 crore via block deal
Nazara Technologies shares surged 4% after Morgan Stanley Asia Singapore Pte acquired shares worth Rs 69.2 crore in a block deal. The gaming company, India's only listed one, reported strong Q3FY26 operational performance with revenue of Rs 406 crore and EBITDA rising 29% year-on-year.

Tech Mahindra Rubbishes Viral Buzz of 30,000 Layoffs
Tech Mahindra has dismissed social media rumours claiming the company plans to lay off thousands of employees, stating in an exchange filing that no such proposal is under consideration.
The two defence stocks this portfolio manager likes
Conrad Saldanha, MD & Portfolio Manager of Neuberger Berman, says market uncertainty due to Middle East tensions has created selective long-term opportunities. He sees attractive valuations emerging in global IT services after a sharp correction, while tech fundamentals remain strong. In India, he is selectively adding large caps like Reliance Industries and Bharti Airtel and likes IT midcaps such as Coforge and Persistent Systems as well as defence play Data Patterns, on weakness. Disclaimer: Network18, the parent company of CNBCTV18.com, is controlled by Independent Media Trust, of which Reliance Industries is the sole beneficiary.
Mint Explainer: What does Meta's capitulation mean for Indian WhatsApp users and Big Tech?
After years of legal resistance, the social media giant’s pledge to grant users data-sharing control marks a watershed victory for Indian digital sovereignty and antitrust enforcement.

Closing Bell: Nifty below 25,200, Sensex tanks 961 pts; realty, metal, FMCG top drag
Nifty Midcap and smallcap indices down 1% each. Dr Reddy's Labs, Bharti Airtel, M&M, HDFC Life, Sun Pharma were among the top drags on the Nifty, while gainers were Trent, HCL Tech, Infosys, Apollo Hospitals. Among sectors, auto, bank, FMCG, metal, realty, telecom shed 1-2%, while IT, media, consumer durables ended in the green.

Stellar Wealth Partners India Fund acquires 0.87% stake in Sakar Healthcare, Zerodha Broking buys Rs 93 crore worth of Nazara Tech shares
Shares of Sakar Healthcare Limited may have reacted positively to the bulk deal, soaring 16.16 percent to end at a record closing high of Rs 696.7 amid strong volumes on the National Stock Exchange. Strong buying interest was also seen in Nazara Technologies Limited as its shares surged 12.76 percent to Rs 299.95.