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Burger King parent Restaurant Brands Asia cuts Q4 loss to ₹43 cr on strong EBITDA growth
Revenue rose 11.7% year-on-year to ₹706.8 crore while margins improved to 13.4% from 11.6%. Shares of Restaurant Brands Asia Ltd ended at ₹66.77, up by ₹0.16, or 0.24%, on the BSE today, May 14.
IHCL Q4 net profit rises 15% on strong RevPAR growth; declares ₹3.25 dividend
Revenue increased 14% to ₹2,765.3 crore versus ₹2,425 crore a year earlier. EBITDA rose 13.5% to ₹972.7 crore from ₹856.8 crore in Q4FY25. Shares of Indian Hotels Company Ltd ended at ₹663.80, down by ₹9.50, or 1.41%, on the BSE today, May 11.
BSE wants more participation and products, not just a bigger market share, says CEO
Sundararaman Ramamurthy believes India’s mutual fund penetration remains low relative to the country’s population, leaving significant room for growth as financial awareness and retail participation continue to rise.
Motilal Oswal bullish on BSE, Lenskart and cement stocks as AI, market share growth drive outlook
Siddhartha Khemka, Head of Research, Wealth Management at Motilal Oswal Financial Services, said the brokerage remains positive on BSE Ltd. with a ₹4,400 target as cash market share gains and NSE’s expected listing could support growth. He also highlighted strong opportunities in AI-linked sectors such as power, cables and data centres, maintained a buy call on Lenskart with a ₹600 target, and named UltraTech Cement Ltd., JK Cement Ltd. and Dalmia Bharat Ltd. as preferred cement picks. Disclaimer: The views and tips expressed by investment experts on CNBCTV18.com are their own, not of the website or its management. CNBCTV18.com advises users to check with certified experts before taking any investment decisions.
Westlife Foodworld Shares In Focus As ICICI Securities Maintains 'Reduce' After Q4 Results But Hikes Target Price — Here's Why
Westlife Foodworld reported consolidated revenue growth of 8.6% YoY to Rs 660 crore, supported by strong growth in West India, while South market witnessed initial recovery.
V-Mart Retail Q4 profit sinks 39% despite revenue, margin growth; declares dividend
The board V-Mart Retail has recommended a dividend of 10% for FY2025-26. The dividend works out to ₹1 per equity share of face value ₹10 each. Shares of V-Mart Retail Ltd ended at ₹673, up by ₹23.20, or 3.57%, on the BSE today, May 7.
Australian market slips slightly as rate hike and global tensions weigh on sentiment
Investors remained cautious ahead of upcoming trade data for March, especially after February showed stronger exports but weaker imports. However, losses were partly limited as consumer spending in Australia saw its fastest growth in over two years, continuing a steady upward trend.
Prefer BSE on dips, Bajaj Auto strong, DMart margins muted: Chola Securities
Dharmesh Kant, Head of Research at Chola Securities, says markets remain selective with stock-specific opportunities. He flags weak telecom tower metrics and muted DMart margins, while auto OEMs show strong growth aided by price hikes. On BSE, he sees 15–20% volume trends but advises caution post volatility. He prefers long-term capital market plays on dips and remains bullish on metals, especially JSW Steel, with structural demand tailwinds.
India's retail car sales hit record in April, but Mideast crisis clouds outlook
Indian car sales reached an all-time high in April. Passenger vehicle sales saw a significant jump. This growth was driven by rate cuts, easier financing, and strong demand from rural areas. However, concerns about Middle East tensions and rising fuel prices may affect demand in the coming months. Dealers are monitoring inventory levels and urging caution from manufacturers.
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
Overall tele-density rises from 92.66% in Feb-26 to 93.26% in Mar-26
Ministry of Communications stated in a latest update that as per the information received from 1520 operators for the month of March 2026, the total number of broadband subscribers increased from 1059.05 million at the end of February 2026 to 1065.88 million at the end of March 2026 with a monthly growth rate of 0.65%. The number of wireline subscribers increased from 47.99 million at the end of February 2026 to 48.25 million at the end of March 2026. The net increase in the wireline subscriber base was 0.25 million with a monthly growth rate of 0.53%. The overall wireline tele-density in India increased from 3.37% at the end of February 2026 to 3.38% at the of March 2026. Urban and rural wireline tele-density were 8.37% and 0.57% respectively, at the end of March 2026. The respective share of urban subscribers, and rural subscribers in total wireline subscribers were 89.24% and 10.76% respectively at the end of March 2026.
Life insurers see double-digit premium growth in March; retail business performance varies
Life insurers report strong March premium growth, with Axis Max, ICICI Prudential and LIC showing gains but mixed trends in retail APE performance.