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INR recovers under Rs 95/$ mark as oil plunges; Nifty, Sensex stage a sharp recovery
The Indian rupee appreciated 61 paise to close at 94.57 (provisional) against the US dollar on Wednesday, as Brent crude prices retreated from elevated levels under USD 100 per barrel after US President Donald Trump hinted at a possible deal with Iran. Market sentiment was boosted after Trump paused "Project Freedom," a US operation to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz. Indias BSE Sensex rose 1.2% to close at 77,958.5 on Wednesday, an over two-week high as global market sentiment improved following a drop in crude oil prices after US President Trump claimed progress in negotiations with Iran toward an agreement to end the war. Meanwhile, DXY slipped 97.53, the lowest since February 2026. Over the past 4 weeks, Dollar Index lost 2.22%, and in the last 12 months, it decreased 1.98%.
Municipalities planning large bond issues await clarity on end-use guidelines
Three months after a ₹100 crore incentive for municipal bonds in the FY27 budget, urban bodies await guidelines on fund usage. Several municipalities, including Ahmedabad and Brihanmumbai, are planning bond issuances, but investor concerns arise from unclear fund deployment regulations.
Q4 Results Live Updates: Tata Tech gains most since listing; CAMS up 6% ahead of earnings call
Q4 Results LIVE Updates: Today is an important day when it comes to results as two big Nifty 50 constituents will be reporting their results today and those are Larsen & Toubro, and Mahindra & Mahindra. For L&T, the company's West Asia exposure and commentary on the same will remain a key talking point, while M&M's demand outlook will also be watched by the street. Along with them, stocks like Hero MotoCorp, Coforge, SRF, Marico, United Breweries, Ajanta Pharma, PNB, Raymond and Shoppers Stop will also be reporting their results today. Follow for all the LIVE updates.
Retail direct equity bets fall, MF holdings rise to new high
Individual investors reduced direct equity ownership for the third consecutive quarter, while mutual fund holdings reached a record high, driven by surging retail inflows. Foreign ownership hit a 14-year low amid a risk-off sentiment, contrasting with domestic institutional holdings climbing to an all-time peak.
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.
Q4 Results LIVE Updates: DMart shares down 4%, ideaForge Technologies up 16%; Ambuja report today
Q4 Results LIVE Updates: Amubja Cements, Manappuram Finance, Godrej Properties, Aditya Birla Capital, Tata Technologies, KEI Industries, Jindal Stainless, BHEL, Aarti Industries, Sobha, Quess Corp, Tata Chemicals, Wockhardt, are among the companies reporting their earnings today. Also watch for earnings reactions from Avenue Supermarts, Kotak Mahindra Bank, CDSL, NSDL, Zen Technologies, Mazagon Dock and others. Watch this space for all the LIVE earnings reactions.
Kotak Mahindra Bank shares fall 5% after Q4 results but analysts see 30% upside
Kotak Mahindra Bank's loan growth is expected to remain strong, guided at 1.5-2x nominal GDP, led by retail, SME, and selective unsecured lending.
Q4 Results This Week: L&T, BHEL among 120-plus companies set to report numbers
From Nifty 50 names like Larsen & Toubro, Mahindra & Mahindra, Titan, Bajaj Auto, Tata Consumer, to important broader market names like BHEL, Manappuram Finance, Lupin, Petronet LNG, Urban Company, Paytm and others, these companies will be reporting their March quarter results over the course of this upcoming week.
Stocks to Watch for May 4: Kotak Mahindra Bank, DMart, Vodafone Idea, MDL, Indus Towers, CDSL and more
From Kotak Mahindra Bank, Avenue Supermarts, Mazagon Dock, Indus Towers and others reacting to their quarterly results, to Vodafone Idea getting some relief on its AGR dues, these are the stocks that should be on your radar going into Monday's trading session on May 4 after the long weekend.
Q4 Results: Avenue Supermarts (DMart) Profit, Revenue Rise 19%; Kotak Mahindra Profit Beats Estimates
Q4 Results live updates: Track revenue, profit, margin and outlook from 26 companies including Avenue Supermarts, Kotak Mahindra Bank and APL Apollo Tubes.
India’s newest mutual fund: Bhautik Ambani wants to bring global quant power to retail investors - The Economic Times
India’s newest mutual fund: Bhautik Ambani wants to bring global quant power to retail investorsThe Economic Times
Benchmarks slide as crude climbs, Sensex sheds 583 pts, Nifty below 24K
Equity benchmark indices tumbled on Thursday as surging crude oil prices, weak Asian cues and relentless foreign fund outflows battered investor sentiment. The Nifty slipped below the 24,000 mark, weighed down by banking stocks. Most sectoral indices ended in the red, with the Nifty IT index bucking the trend. Brent crude climbed to around $120 per barrel amid rising fears of supply disruptions linked to potential curbs on Irans ports, fuelling inflation concerns in India. Global markets offered little support, pressured by elevated energy prices and uncertainty over the Federal Reserves policy stance. Meanwhile, a sharp slide in the rupee to a record low added to the strain on domestic equities.