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Earnings Boom: 10 stocks with over 100% profit growth in Q4FY26
Several Nifty 500 companies reported over 100% year-on-year net profit growth in Q4FY26, reflecting strong earnings momentum. Firms like Eternal, India Cements, Kajaria Ceramics, and Chennai Petroleum led gains, showcasing improved profitability across sectors including finance, banking, and manufacturing.
Adani Power Q4 Results: Net profit rises 52% YoY to Rs 4,017 crore; total income up 10%
Adani Power Q4 Results: The company reported a significant 52% year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 4,017 crore for the fourth quarter, driven by a 10% rise in total income to Rs 15,989 crore. The company's operational performance remained resilient with EBITDA up 9% YoY. Growth was fueled by new power purchase agreements and capacity expansion, despite a dip in merchant sales.
Quant MF finds value in insurance, wealth after correction; avoids oil plays
Sandeep Tandon, Founder & CIO of Quant Mutual Fund, expects Indian equities to see consolidation in the near term before resuming an upward move, with a shift toward stock-specific opportunities.
PPFAS Portfolio Churn: Rajeev Thakkar-led fund house laps up large-cap banks, sells these two RIL group stocks in March
PPFAS Mutual Fund increased its holdings in HDFC Bank amid market volatility, while offloading Reliance Group stocks worth ₹730 crore. Check key portfolio changes in March.
E-commerce, 3PL drive surge in warehouse leasing
India’s industrial and warehousing sector recorded a four-year-high quarterly growth in early 2026, driven by strong recovery in ecommerce demand and large leasing deals across major cities. According to Colliers India, leasing activity rose to 11 million sq ft, with key demand coming from ecommerce, 3PL, and automobile companies such as Amazon, Blinkit, Reliance, and DHL, while rapid expansion of quick commerce continues to reshape logistics infrastructure needs.
Ruchit Jain of Motilal Oswal suggests Tata Power, Siemens shares to buy in the near-term
The Nifty 50 and Sensex saw significant gains on April 15, rising 1.53% and 1.62% respectively, supported by positive Asian market trends and decreasing oil prices. Analysts suggest a bullish outlook with buying opportunities in Tata Power and Siemens.
Global funds dump Indian equities at record pace on oil shock, growth fears
In just over three months, they have pulled $18.84 billion from local shares, edging past the full-year record outflow of $18.79 billion seen in 2025, according to Central Depository Services India
Correction in NBFCs, IT and realty offers entry as earnings stay steady: Anupam Tiwari
Anupam Tiwari, Head of Equity at Groww Mutual Fund, expects a strong current quarter with limited impact from oil shocks so far, but flags risks from the next quarter onward. He remains positive on premium consumption, NBFCs, manufacturing exports and capex, while adding IT and premium real estate after corrections. He believes market fears may be overstated, with much of the downside already priced in.
Motilal Oswal sees 6% Q4 earnings growth for Nifty 50 amid Iran-US tensions
Motilal Oswal forecasts Nifty 50 companies to achieve 6% YoY earnings growth in Q4 FY26, driven by financials, metals, and telecom, despite the oil and gas crisis. The brokerage anticipates softer overall growth due to the Iran-Israel-US conflict's impact on energy prices and supply chains.
Crude at $70 in 2026? That may remain a distant dream
Crude oil prices are unlikely to fall below USD 70 this year and may settle between USD 80-85 per barrel in 2026. This forecast suggests ongoing global uncertainties will keep prices elevated. For India, this could mean slower GDP growth and inflation above 4.5 percent. The Reserve Bank of India's policy response will be crucial.
Vedanta FY26 output hits record highs in Aluminium, Zinc; Hydrocarbon output slips
Vedanta Limited reported record FY26 production across aluminium, alumina and zinc, with alumina output surging 48% and mined metal at Zinc India hitting an all-time high. Power sales and copper output also posted strong growth. However, oil and gas production declined 16% year-on-year, weighing on overall performance.
Right policies can help bring idle household gold into the market
Indians hold significant idle gold. Unlocking this gold could ease economic pressure by reducing reliance on imports. A two-year-old brand, Indriya Aditya Birla Jewellery, sees increased gold exchange contributing to sales. The company focuses on design and quality, catering to women of all ages. Indriya also plans to expand its natural diamond business, seeing growth potential in the Indian market.