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V-Mart Retail Q4FY26 revenue rose 24% to ₹971 crore and earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation jumped 56%, but reported net profit fell 39% due to exceptional items. FY26 adjusted profit surged 507%.

Dabur India reported a 16% rise in Q4 FY26 net profit to ₹362 Cr, supported by strong domestic FMCG demand, rural recovery and continued growth in emerging channels. Revenue for the quarter rose 7.3% year-on-year to ₹3,038 Cr.

Britannia Industries posted a 21.56% rise in Q4 FY26 profit, driven by steady revenue growth and controlled costs, while margins stayed resilient. The company also announced a ₹90.50 final dividend. However, the stock fell 5% following the Q4 results.

The Indian stock market indices traded lower after market opening on Friday morning. The main reasons behind the fall were renewed US-Iran hostilities and continued FII selling.

Indian benchmark indices may begin Friday’s session cautiously amid negative global signals, with several stocks in focus due to quarterly earnings, fundraising proposals, and strategic business announcements.

Sensex closed 114 points lower at 77,844, while the Nifty 50 finished almost unchanged at 24,326 on 7 May 2026 as investors kept an eye on US-Iran developments and the ongoing March-quarter earnings season. GIFT Nifty at 24,380 indicated a subdued start for Friday’s trade.

07 May 2026 saw markets slip marginally into the red. Early gains faded through the session, even as hopes around easing global tensions supported broader sentiment.

Bajaj Auto posted a 103% rise in Q4FY26 profit, approved a ₹5,633 crore buyback and declared ₹150 dividend. Shares touched a 52-week high. Read more for detailed Q4 highlights.

InCred Holdings filed updated IPO papers with Sebi for a proposed ₹3,000-4,000 crore issue, targeting a ₹15,000 crore valuation through a fresh issue and offer for sale by existing investors.

MRF Ltd reported a 37% rise in Q4 standalone net profit to ₹680 crore, driven by higher revenue growth. The company also announced a final dividend of ₹229 per share for FY26.

HFCL shares have jumped 37% in just five sessions. Strong Q4 earnings, fresh telecom orders and 5G optimism are driving investor interest in the stock.

Securities and Exchange Board of India defined significant indices as those with over ₹20,000 crore in tracking assets under management, requiring providers of such indices to register within six months.

At least 10 companies are reportedly considering cutting the size of their planned IPOs to ensure successful listings, taking advantage of a recent SEBI window that allows issuers to trim issue sizes by up to 50% without refiling papers. Read ahead to know more.

Meesho reported 43% growth in orders and revealed that 70% of its code is AI-generated, highlighting its aggressive AI strategy. Read more about its FY26 expansion plans.

KPIT Technologies reported a 33% year-on-year fall in Q4 FY26 profit to ₹163 Cr despite double-digit revenue growth. Rising operating costs, weak investor sentiment and continued pressure on the global mobility sector kept the stock under pressure, with shares falling more than 4% on 7 May.

India is steadily expanding its anti-drone and defence technology ecosystem as demand for counter-drone systems rises globally. Several listed companies are now gaining investor attention due to their presence in defence electronics, radar, and surveillance solutions.

India's top six mutual funds by assets under management are led by Parag Parikh Flexi Cap and five other schemes. HDFC Mid Cap stands out on returns, delivering 93.94% over three years, while ICICI Prudential Large Cap rounds out the list.

AU Small Finance Bank has informed exchanges that Kotak Mahindra Bank has received RBI's approval to acquire an aggregate holding of up to 9.99% in AU Small Finance Bank. Read ahead to know more.

Net profit growth in Q4 FY26: Polycab India 7%, Radico Khaitan 95%, Godrej Consumer 10%.

The Reserve Bank of India approved HDFC Bank group entities to collectively hold up to 9.95% in ICICI Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank, valid until 5 May 2027, after combined holdings neared the 5% threshold.

Paytm recorded a profit of ₹183 crore in Q4 FY26. Its revenue rose 18% and EBITDA was also up at ₹132 crore during this period.

The Indian stock market indices traded flat after market opening on Thursday morning. With most global markets giving positive cues, the Indian indices too are expected to become green as the day progresses.

Indian markets may open higher on positive GIFT Nifty cues. Stocks including Meesho, L&T, Paytm, Bajaj Auto, Indian Bank, and Godrej Consumer gained attention after earnings, fundraising plans, and major order wins.

Sensex jumped 941 points to close at 77,958, while the Nifty gained 298 points to end at 24,330 after reports of progress in US–Iran talks improved sentiment. GIFT Nifty near 24,491 points to a flat-to-steady start.

The Nifty PSU Bank index rose 2.84% on 6 May, while Canara Bank, PNB, Bank of Baroda and Indian Bank gained up to 3% after the Cabinet approved the ₹18,100 Cr ECLGS 5.0 scheme.

Benchmark indices, the Sensex and Nifty, recorded gains of over 1% on Wednesday. They rode high on favourable domestic and international cues.

The net profit of PNB for the last quarter of FY26 saw an increase of over 14% to reach ₹5,225 crore. Gross NPA improved to 2.95% with an almost 11% growth in the global business.

Marico Limited reported strong fourth-quarter numbers in FY26, with revenue increasing by 22% and profit rising 14%.