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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
Bajaj Finance a strong compounder, prefer food delivery over QSR: Dipan Mehta
Dipan Mehta, Director at Elixir Equities, stays constructive on Bajaj Finance, citing diversification and stable credit costs. He favours platform-led food businesses over traditional QSR chains and suggests a long-term approach to Swiggy-type models. He remains cautious on paint companies due to competition, while seeing value in select financials and energy PSUs supported by dividends and policy focus. 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.
Q4 Results Highlights: Indegene profit falls 32%, RPG Life revenue up 24%
Q4 Results Highlights: Major companies including Bajaj Finance, Adani Power, Vedanta, MOIL, Mphasis, Navin Fluorine, Waaree Energies and Bandhan Bank reported their Q4 earnings on Wednesday, while a host of financial, energy and midcap firms also announced results, keeping markets active ahead of a holiday-shortened week.
Jana SFB Q4 net profit up 13% as NII jumps 26%; slippages lowest in the year
Deposits increased 23% year-on-year to ₹35,784 crore. CASA (current account savings account) deposits stood at ₹6,418 crore, while term deposits were ₹29,366 crore. CASA ratio was 18%. Shares of Jana Small Finance Bank Ltd ended at ₹468.45, down by ₹23.20, or 4.72%, on the BSE.
Vedanta upside intact over 2–5 years; midcap IT better placed than large peers: Deven Choksey
Deven Choksey, MD of DRChoksey Finserv Private Limited, says IT remains in transition as large players shift toward AI-led, outcome-based models, while mid-tier firms like Persistent and Tata Elxsi stay better placed. He sees housing finance improving on write-backs and growth, and remains positive on AMCs amid rising AUM flows. Insurance growth stays steady, while engineering names face margin volatility. On Vedanta, he believes the demerger keeps the 2–5-year value story intact.
FICCI-IBA bankers survey: Opportunity in renewable energy financing; AI & cybersecurity risks most challenging
Survey of 24 banks shows a positive credit growth outlook to mid-2026, with AI seen as a key disruptor, cybersecurity as the top risk, and renewable energy finance offering the strongest growth potential.
8 out of 10 most India's valuable companies add ₹4.13 lakh crore mcap amid US-Iran ceasefire; HDFC, ICICI Bank top list
From the top-10 pack, HDFC Bank, Bharti Airtel, State Bank of India, ICICI Bank, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Bajaj Finance, Larsen & Toubro and Hindustan Unilever were the winners, while Reliance Industries and Infosys faced erosion from their valuation.
Mcap of 8 top valued firms jumps ₹4.13 trn; HDFC, ICICI Bank top gainers
The combined market valuation of eight of the top-10 most valued firms surged by Rs 4,13,003.23 crore last week, with HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank emerging as the biggest gainers, in tandem with an optimistic trend in equities. Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex jumped 4,230.7 points or 5.77 per cent, and the NSE Nifty surged 1,337.5 points or 5.88 per cent. "Sentiment remained buoyant amid optimism surrounding a temporary USIran ceasefire, although lingering geopolitical uncertainties capped the pace of gains as the week progressed," Ajit Mishra, SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd, said. A sharp decline in crude oil prices below the USD 100 mark eased domestic concerns and triggered a strong rebound across markets, he added. From the top-10 pack, HDFC Bank, Bharti Airtel, State Bank of India, ICICI Bank, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Bajaj Finance, Larsen & Toubro and Hindustan Unilever were the winners, while Reliance Industries and Infosys faced erosion from their ...
Rajiv Ranjan Jha appointed as nominee director of PFC on REC board
Power Finance Corporation welcomes Rajiv Ranjan Jha as its newly appointed nominee director on the board of REC, effective April 6, 2026. With a rich history at PFC since March 1997, Jha is currently the Director of Projects.
Govt explores options to retain 51% stake in merged PFC-REC entity
The government is considering issuing preference shares or fresh equity to keep its stake above 51 percent in the Power Finance Corporation after its merger with REC. This move aims to ensure the combined entity remains a government-owned NBFC. The merged company will be the largest government-owned NBFC, enhancing its capacity for large projects and competition.
RBI not considering any proposal to cap top NBFC management tenure: Exclusive
For Shriram Finance, Executive Vice Chairman Umesh Revankar has served for 14 years on the company's board, and his current tenure comes to an end in October 2029. For Bajaj Finance, Rajeev Jain has served for 11 years on the company's board and his current tenure ends in March 2028.
India’s economy ‘in a position of strength’; domestic LPG output up by 25% to offset import risks, FM Sitharaman says
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman reassured Parliament on India's economic resilience amidst global shocks, detailing supplementary spending for MGNREGA, fertilisers, and MSMEs. She highlighted the nation's strong position to withstand disruptions, including uninterrupted LPG supplies despite West Asia tensions, and emphasized the growing dominance of non-fossil fuel energy capacity.