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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
ESAF Small Finance Bank reports standalone net profit of Rs 23.51 crore in the March 2026 quarter
Total Operating Income rise 11.55% to Rs 995.08 crore
Equitas Small Finance Bank standalone net profit rises 405.06% in the March 2026 quarter
Total Operating Income rise 11.70% to Rs 1836.35 crore
Jana Small Finance Bank standalone net profit rises 13.23% in the March 2026 quarter
Total Operating Income rise 22.02% to Rs 1444.59 crore
Capital Small Finance Bank standalone net profit rises 17.06% in the March 2026 quarter
Total Operating Income rise 18.01% to Rs 273.14 crore
Stocks to Watch for April 28: Bajaj Housing Finance, Nippon India AMC, City Union Bank, AU SFB and more
From Bajaj Housing Finance reporting a 14.1% year-on-year rise in net profit for the fourth quarter of FY26 at ₹669.2 crore to City Union Bank announcing a bonus issue and dividend alongside its March quarter results, here are some stocks to track ahead of Tuesday's trading session.
Sun Pharma Dividend Update: What 6.6 lakh retail holders need to know after Organon deal
At the end of the March quarter, Sun Pharma had a total of 6.6 lakh small retail shareholders, or those with an authorized share capital of up to ₹2 lakh. Starting February 2022, shareholders of Sun Pharma have received ₹62 per share as dividend payouts.
Q4 Results LIVE Updates: UTI AMC profit drops 73%; IEX operating profit up 23%
Q4 Results LIVE Updates: Infosys, LTIMindtree, IEX, Union Bank of India, Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC, Adani Energy Solutions, CIE India, Bluestone Jewellery, Mahindra Logistics, Tata Capital, Sterling & Wilson Renewables, Tata Teleservices (Maharashtra), and UTI AMC are among the important earnings to track today. The street will react to results reported by Trent, BCCL, and other companies as well. Watch this space for all the LIVE updates.
Five companies will see shares worth ₹1.15 lakh crore free up for trade today; Details here
WeWork India Ltd., Tata Capital Ltd., BMW Ventures Ltd., Bajaj Housing Finance Ltd., and Advance Agrolife Ltd., are the five companies who will see their shareholder lock-ins end on Monday, April 13. Barring Bajaj Housing Finance and Tata Capital, and Advance Agrolife the other two companies are trading well below their issue price. Even Bajaj Housing, Advance Agrolife and Tata Capital are trading just around their respective issue price.
TReDS tweak to ease MSME credit flow amid global pressure
Banks are set to boost credit flow to MSMEs as regulators ease onboarding for the Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS). This move aims to improve liquidity and working capital efficiency for small businesses facing global economic strains. Revised guidelines and government mandates further support this shift towards dynamic, cash flow-based financing, crucial for timely payments and business growth.
Advent gets CCI nod to pick up 14.3% stake in Aditya Birla Housing Finance
The Competition Commission of India has approved Advent International's proposal to acquire a 14.3% stake in Aditya Birla Housing Finance. This move involves a significant capital infusion into the housing finance subsidiary. The CCI also cleared other acquisitions, including Citrus Investment LLC's increased shareholding in Hitachi Construction Machinery and Indus Infra Trust's acquisition of KNR SPVs.
Rs 61,000 crore FII sell-off hits bank stocks. Cheap enough for you to buy now?
Foreign investors divested a massive Rs 60,655 crore from Indian bank stocks in March, a significant portion of their total equity withdrawals. Despite this selloff, analysts now see compelling valuations for long-term investors, with some brokerages upgrading key banking counters. While sectors like auto and construction also saw outflows, IT experienced modest selling, and capital goods attracted buying.