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RIL Q4 results preview: Weak O2C, Retail may weigh on earnings; Jio steady

Reliance Industries is likely to post a muted Q4FY26 results, with O2C and retail headwinds offsetting steady growth in Jio. Margins may contract sharply. Here's what brokerages expect

Rupee weakens to three-week low, tracking rise in crude, dollar index

Rupee hits a three-week low past 94/$ as rising crude oil prices and a stronger dollar amid West Asia tensions weigh on the currency despite RBI interventions

Order routing gets smarter, but adoption doesn't

Better pricing drives traction; usage stays thin

Markets fall as crude crosses $100 on US-Iran tensions, weak global cues

Indian equities declined as Brent crude surged past $100 per barrel amid US-Iran tensions, triggering broad-based selling and weighing on investor sentiment

NSE changes framework for SME listings, revises definition of key metric

NSE has revised the FCFE calculation for SME listings on NSE Emerge, allowing equity issuance proceeds to be included, aligning norms with funding realities of growth-stage firms

Life insurers well placed on valuation, margin expansion triggers

Life insurers recorded robust premium growth in FY26, but FY27 outlook remains mixed amid geopolitical risks, GST impact and evolving product mix dynamics

HSBC downgrades India to underweight on inflation, demand concerns

HSBC has cut India to underweight, citing inflation risks, high energy prices and weak demand outlook, warning of potential earnings downgrades and subdued foreign inflows

Rupee drops 0.3% to 94.10, extends 4-day losing streak as oil crosses $100

The rupee closed at 94.1050 against the US dollar, down 0.3 per cent on the day. The currency has declined over 1 per cent so far this the week, pressured by a near 15 per cent rise in crude prices

Market Close: Sensex slides 852 pts, Nifty below 24200 amid stalled US-Iran talks, Hormuz blockade

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Thursday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap indices ended 0.41 and 0.67 per cent down, respectively

Hitachi Energy hits new high in weak market; IDBI Capital initiates 'Buy'

IDBI Capital believes that Hitachi Energy India is a potent play amid a growing theme of power transmission in India

Data Patterns zooms 97% in 3 months; stock hits new high in weak market

With strong policy environment, rising defence allocations, increasing indigenization and a clear shift towards advanced electronics and systems, Data Patterns is well-positioned to benefit.

Union Bank shares fall 9% after Q4 results; weak NII, higher slippages hit

Union Bank shares fall ~9% after muted Q4 results. Weak NIIand NIM, higher slippages, and lower treasury income weigh on Q4 profit

Invesco MF launches Sensex, Nifty Bank index funds: Who should invest?

Invesco India BSE Sensex Index Fund will invest in companies which are constituents of the BSE Sensex Index in the same weights as in the Index

Nestle, HUL: How much more can these FMCG stocks rally? Tech view here

Kunal Shah Senior Technical Analyst at Mirae Asset Sharekhan believes that Nestle India has given a decisive breakout on the weekly chart, and could potentially rally to ₹1,500-mark on the upside.

InCred Equities initiates on Techno Electric with 'Buy', eyes 34% upside

Techno Electric & Engineering Company is a leading EPC player in India's power transmission and distribution sector with over 45 years of experience and a proven track record across major projects

Iran war opens opportunities in renewable, CGD cos, but risks remain: Kotak

Iran war-led energy crisis may boost shift to renewable energy sources. Kotak Institutional Equities sees growth for CGD companies but warns of valuation, margin and demand risks

BHEL hits 14-year high, gains for 12th straight day; up 33% from OFS price

With healthy revenue growth, a strong order book, and a sustained execution pipeline, BHEL enters FY2026-27 with solid momentum.

Tata Communications shares jump 5% after Q4 results; JM Fin retains 'Buy'

Tata Communications reported a net profit of ₹263 crore in Q4FY26, down 65.44 per cent from ₹761 crore in the year-ago period, due to higher costs and one-off impacts

KP Energy surges 8% on CERC nod for inter-state electricity trading licence

The stock was in demand after KP Energy received an inter-state electricity trading licence from the Central Electricity Regulation Commission (CERC)

Auto shares trades weak: M&M, TVS, Ashok Leyland down up to 4%; here's why

The Nifty Auto index has declined nearly 3% in the last two trading sessions amid a fresh spike in Brent oil prices owing to the US-Iran standoff.