Share Market News

The Indian stock market indices traded higher after market opening on Thursday morning. Global markets also gave positive cues as there was news of peace talks between the US and Iran.

Thursday’s trade closed on a slightly weaker note for the Sensex and Nifty 50, with both benchmark indices losing ground. Traders stayed cautious on the volatile Middle East situation.

SMR Jewels is set to launch its ₹67.23 crore SME IPO on 26 May 2026 on the BSE SME platform. The company plans to use the proceeds for capital expenditure, debt repayment and working capital needs.

Reliance Industries has slowed Jio Platforms IPO preparations as the Iran war weakens Indian markets and complicates valuation. The deal could raise up to $4 billion if it proceeds.

SEBI has proposed a framework allowing salaried employees to invest in mutual funds directly through automatic payroll salary deductions.

Lenskart shares rose 2% in early trade after Q4 profit fell 9% to ₹200 crore. Revenue jumped 46% to ₹2,516 crore, supported by strong eye test growth, store expansion, and steady international performance.

Samvardhana Motherson International posted a 40% YoY rise in Q4 PAT to ₹1,561 crore, while revenue climbed 17%. The board proposed a ₹0.25 per share dividend.

BPCL has raised its Russian crude oil imports to 41% of total purchases amid West Asia supply concerns, securing crude supplies through July 2026. The company also reported a 28% rise in Q4 FY26 net profit and set a ₹25,000 crore capex target for FY27. Read ahead to know more.

Ola Electric reported a narrower Q4 loss of ₹500 crore despite a 57% revenue decline, aided by cost cuts, improved margins, and its first positive operating cash flow quarter.

Transporters increased freight charges by 4% as rising diesel, tyre and maintenance costs continued to pressure logistics operators nationwide.

Grasim Industries reported strong FY26 earnings with net profit rising 32.8% to ₹10,300 crore, supported by higher revenue and income growth, while the board proposed a ₹10 per share dividend for shareholders.

Indian household savings through securities markets nearly doubled to ₹6.91 lakh crore in FY25, driven by mutual fund inflows of ₹5.13 lakh crore, as households continued selling direct equity for a third consecutive year.