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Raymond posted 8% growth in revenue for Q4. But net profit has fallen by 53%. Higher expenses and exceptional items have kept margins tight.

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

United Breweries reported a 4% rise in Q4 FY26 net profit to ₹102 Cr. However, higher freight, packaging and energy costs linked to Middle East disruptions kept sentiment cautious, with shares falling over 3% in early trade today.

RBI is studying foreign-currency bond issuance as SEBI plans easier access to GIFT City debt products and tax-saving bonds. The moves aim to boost capital inflows. Read more for details.

Ajanta Pharma posted 21% growth in revenue and 18% growth in PAT for Q4. EBITDA increased by 12%. The performance was driven by momentum in the US generics business.

Poonawalla Fincorp Q4FY26 net profit jumped 309% year-on-year to ₹255 crore. Assets under management crossed ₹60,000 crore for the first time. Read ahead for more details.

Larsen & Toubro reported a 3% YoY decline in Q4 FY26 profit to ₹5,326 crore, while revenue and order inflows remained strong. The company also announced a final dividend of ₹38 per share and maintained a healthy growth outlook backed by a record order book.

The Reserve Bank of India proposed a seven-year limit for banks to dispose of collateral assets seized from defaulters, with strict valuation, disclosure and public auction requirements under a new draft framework.

NSE reported ₹2,871 crore Q4 profit, backed by strong derivatives and cash market volumes, while announcing a ₹35 dividend for FY26. Read more about the exchange’s latest performance.

The Sensex rose 356 points to 77,269, while the Nifty added 122 points to finish at 24,119. The GIFT Nifty was around 24,061, signalling a possible flat start on 5 May 2026. Stock-specific movements are still driven by earnings and a variety of global indicators.

Aditya Birla Capital’s net profit for the quarter ended March 2026 rose 30% to ₹1,124 crore. Compared to last year, its income went up by 12%, and the total lending portfolio crossed ₹2 lakh crore.

A shift in defence policy has boosted stocks of private players like Zen Technologies and Apollo Micro Systems by up to 50% over the past month. Read ahead to know more.