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SBI Life Insurance reported a 1.09% YoY dip in Q4 FY26 net profit to ₹804.64 crore, while net premium income rose 16% to ₹27,684 crore. FY26 net profit came in at ₹2,470.3 crore.

The Indian stock market indices fell further on Thursday morning amid cautious global cues and rising oil prices. As the US-Iran ceasefire deadline expires, there is no clarity yet on how things may unfold.

Delta Corp shares fell over 3% in early trade after Q4FY26 profit dropped 90% and revenue declined, reflecting pressure on margins and operations, even as the company announced a final dividend payout.

Cement firms may see up to 19% profit hit by FY27 under the carbon scheme, with rising emission gaps and higher credit costs, says ICRA.

Tata Communications reported a 9% revenue growth in Q4, led by digital services, but profits dropped sharply by 65%. Margins reduced on both a quarterly and an annual basis.

Patel Engineering has been declared the L1 bidder for a ₹1,593.08 crore contract for the Lower Arun Hydropower Project in Nepal. Read ahead to know more.

NSE’s IPO moves closer as SEBI panel clears ₹1,800 crore settlement in key cases, reducing uncertainty. Final approval pending. Read more to understand what this means for markets and investors.

Tech Mahindra reported 16% growth in Q4 profit to ₹1,354 crore, with revenue up 13%. The company declared a ₹36 dividend and highlighted strong deal wins and continued margin expansion.

The BSE SME IPO index climbed 23% in April. This came even as IPO launches stayed muted and crude oil hovered near $100, with gains seen across most stocks.

Sensex rose 753 points and the Nifty gained 212 to 24,577, while the GIFT Nifty neared 24,423 points to a slightly weak start on 22 April 2026 amid global uncertainty.

IT stocks fell sharply after weak earnings and a cautious demand outlook. Concerns over slower client spending and delayed tech investments dragged the entire sector lower.

Indian banks collected ₹19,083 crore in penalties for low account balances in three years. Private lenders led collections. Understand how these charges work and avoid them. Read more.