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Q4 Results LIVE Updates: L&T Tech profit below Street estimates but margin improves
Q4 Results Live Updates: Result reactions are dominating market proceedings in Wednesday's trading session. HCLTech is the top loser on the Nifty 50 with a 9% drop after a disappointing quarter and an equally disappointing guidance for the new financial year. HCLTech's fall has also pressured the entire IT space. Along with HCLTech, Transformers & Rectifiers is also down over 10% and is the top loser on the Nifty 500. Along with these, Bharat Coking Coal, Delta Corp, L&T Technology Services, Havells India, Oracle Financial and Maharashtra Scooters will also be reporting their numbers today. Watch this space for all the Live earnings updates, management commentary and a lot more.
HDFC Bank, SBI to Urban Company: Here's what mutual funds bought and sold the most amid stock market crash in March
The equity funds recorded strong net inflows of ₹40,500 crore last month, up sharply from ₹26,000 crore in February, a 56% increase, even as the Indian stock market's benchmark indices posted their worst monthly fall in six years amid the US-Iran war-led selloff.
S&P 500 gained for seventh straight day on Thursday but this segment sold-off again
The iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF (IGV) fell 4%, closing at the lowest level since 2023. The ETF has extended its year-to-date losses to 27%. Another index related to software-as-a-service (SaaS) companies declined nearly 5%, extending its decline for the week to 9% and a year-to-date drop to nearly 40%.
Nifty IT lags again after sharp fall, but March stability raises hope worst may be priced in
Abhishek Pathak of Motilal Oswal prefers HCLTech and Tech Mahindra among large-cap IT stocks, while highlighting Coforge and Mphasis as attractive midcap picks, citing strong deal visibility, better valuations, and higher agility in adapting to AI-led changes.
SBI MF buys 4% in Urban Company via bulk deals; Wellington, others pare stake
SBI Mutual Fund acquired a 4% stake in Urban Company for ₹632 crore through bulk deals, while existing investors including Wellington and DF International Partners pared holdings in the company.
Markets firm: Nifty above 23,500, Sensex up 300 points; Tech stocks under pressure - The Financial Express
Markets firm: Nifty above 23,500, Sensex up 300 points; Tech stocks under pressureThe Financial Express
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.
DSP Mutual Fund flags global shifts, expensive midcaps, IT lag: How investors may position portfolios
DSP Mutual Fund advises caution and diversification amid market risks like rising oil prices and high US equity valuations. AI spending by tech giants drives global markets.
AI, consumption trends put Vishal Mega Mart, MTAR Tech and IT stocks in focus: Siddhartha Khemka
Siddhartha Khemka of Motilal Oswal Financial Services highlights three parallel themes shaping markets: recovery in consumption-led retail, rising demand linked to AI infrastructure buildout, and structural changes within IT services driven by artificial intelligence adoption. While volatility may persist in the near term, sector-specific opportunities continue to emerge across retail, engineering and technology companies.
Sensex, Nifty off to a positive start as IT stocks spark surge
Indian stock markets are on the rise for a second day. The Sensex opened higher by over 140 points. The Nifty is trading above 25,500. Technology stocks are leading the gains, following their Wall Street counterparts. Major IT firms like Tech Mahindra and Infosys are seeing significant increases. Some other companies are also performing well.
Stock Market Highlights: Market closes in the green but off highs, Nifty above 25,450
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: The market have been volatile as the indices are off the day's high. The Nifty is up 40 points, rising towards 25,500. The Nifty Bank index has fallen from the highs of the day, now trading with a deficit of 100 points. Tech Mahindra, HCLTech, Wipro, Infosys are among the top gainers.
India vs US stocks: Where should NRI investors park money in 2026?
The benchmark S&P 500 rose 16.4% over the course of last year. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 13.4% and the tech-heavy Nasdaq rallied 20.5%. In comparison, the Nifty 50 added only 10% and 9%.