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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.

Air conditioners and power stocks rose in early trade as the North India heatwave lifted cooling demand expectations. Investors tracked higher electricity use and an appliance sales outlook.

On 27 April 2026, markets closed in the green. It recovered from recent losses based on the developments around Iran. The sustainability of this move is still being watched, though.

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.

UltraTech Cement posted 20% profit growth and declared a record ₹240 dividend in Q4FY26. SBI Cards reported 14% profit growth with gross non-performing assets falling sharply to 2.41%.

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.

Infosys loses over ₹2 lakh crore in market value and slips out of top 10, with stock down 30% YTD amid weak growth outlook and AI-led concerns.

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

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.

RIL net profit decreased 9%, Adani Energy PAT rose 28%, Hindustan Zinc PAT surged 68%, Shriram Finance profit jumped 41%, while IndusInd Bank returned to profit in Q4 FY26.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said IDBI Bank’s stake sale will continue despite valuation concerns. The announcement lifted the bank’s shares by almost 8% intraday.