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The Sensex rose 639.42 points, and Nifty added 194.75 to close near 24,100. The GIFT Nifty was around 24,105, pointing to a largely flat start as global cues remain mixed and US-Iran developments stay in focus.

In Q4 FY26, Axis Bank registered a net profit of ₹7,071 crore, NII was up 5% YoY, margins were at 3.62%, and the bank was able to improve asset quality even though higher provisions affected profitability.

Markets may open weak due to geopolitical concerns. Amid the uncertainties, stocks such as RIL and Axis Bank will be in focus.

Varun Beverages reported 20% YoY profit growth to ₹878.713 crore in Q4 FY 26, with revenue up 18%. Strong volumes, margin expansion, and India demand lifted performance; shares gained over 2% in intraday.

BSE opts out of coal exchange plans, while NSE and MCX secure SEBI approval and commit ₹100 crore each to set up new trading platforms.

JK Cement became the preferred bidder for a 6.90-hectare limestone block in Rajasthan, strengthening raw material access, while the recent Bihar grinding unit commissioning raised its total grey cement capacity to 31.26 MnTPA.

Sensex fell 999 points, and Nifty dropped 275 to 23,898, weighed by IT weakness and global risks, while GIFT Nifty near 24,134 signals a gap-up start.

Exit loads are easing, with 302 of 830 equity schemes charging none and average loads at 0.8%. Shorter holding periods reflect changing investor trends. Read more to understand the shift.

Paytm shares fell 8% to ₹1,057 after RBI cancelled PPBL’s licence, citing governance failures. The company says core services remain unaffected. Read more to understand what this means for investors.

Shares of Sun Pharma jumped by more than 4% post news of the acquisition of Organon & Co. in a transaction of nearly $12 billion. It is anticipated that the move will bolster the company's global footprint.

OnEMI's IPO opens on 30 April 2026. The company will be listed on both NSE and BSE. Strong digital lending presence stands out. But high unsecured exposure, rising leverage, and reliance on customer growth remain key things to watch.

Adani Green plans a big spend in FY27. It will invest ₹42,000 crore to add 5 GW of capacity. The company is aiming to reach 50 GW capacity by 2030. Read more for full details.