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Bajaj Consumer posted strong profit and margin growth in Q4 FY 26 quarter, while Mastek reported a slight sequential profit decline, modest revenue increase, and announced a final dividend for FY26.

Wipro Ltd ADRs fell by over 2% as the company forecasted a possible decrease in revenue in IT services in Q1, which is an indication that the demand remains soft.

Gujarat Gas climbed 7% after Nomura upgrade, citing LPG shortages and Morbi demand shift. LNG risks remain. Can the rally sustain? Read more to understand the triggers and risks.

India's crude imports fell 21% in early April as the Iran war disrupted Gulf supplies and the US closed sanctions waivers on Russian and Iranian oil, forcing refiners to seek alternatives.

Alok Industries posted a net loss of ₹192.54 crore in Q4FY26, wider than ₹74.47 crore a year ago, as exceptional gains dried up. Revenue rose 3.14% YoY to ₹983 crore.

Kalyan Jewellers and Titan fell up to 5% after banks halted gold and silver imports due to a missing DGFT authorisation, leaving over 5 tonnes of gold stuck at customs ahead of Akshaya Tritiya.

17 April 2026 saw markets bounce back after yesterday’s weakness. There were phases of pressure, but buying returned, helping indices end on a stronger note.

HDFC AMC reported 17% revenue growth, though Q4FY26 profit dipped to ₹623 crore. Even then, FY26 turned out to be strong, with 16% profit growth. Shareholders will also receive a dividend of ₹54 per share.

A wave of logistics IPOs worth ₹9,000 crore is building. Companies are shifting their focus to last-mile delivery. E-commerce growth is supporting the story and keeping demand strong.

The Indian stock market indices opened flat on Friday after gaining for the last two trading sessions. Investors are awaiting Middle East clarity, which resulted in neutral sentiments across global markets.

The wholesale inflation in India increased to a 38-month high of 3.88% in March due to increased cost of crude oil, power and manufacturing costs due to the West Asia conflict. The uptick was caused by increasing costs of inputs and supply upheavals.

Tata Motors’ Lucknow facility, which was established in 1992, has recently crossed the benchmark of producing a millionth commercial vehicle.