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Shares of Hindustan Zinc surged nearly 5% on Monday after the company posted a strong Q4 FY26 performance, with profit soaring 68% YoY and revenue rising 49%. Record metal production, industry-leading EBITDA margins, and the announcement of an interim dividend further lifted investor sentiment.
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Indian government bonds experienced a dip early Monday as hopes for a US-Iran diplomatic breakthrough faded. This geopolitical uncertainty, coupled with rising oil prices due to supply anxieties, is impacting import-sensitive markets like India. Investors are also closely watching global monetary policy decisions this week, while domestic swap rates remained steady.
Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services shares jumped 10% after a strong Q4 performance, with net profit rising 55% YoY to Rs 873 crore. Growth was driven by steady business momentum, margin expansion, and cost discipline. AUM grew 12%, disbursements rose 11%, and NIM expanded to 7.5%, while credit costs remained stable, underscoring operational resilience.
Indian markets face headwinds as Nifty struggles and IT stocks plummet. However, opportunities emerge in power, FMCG, and pharma sectors, according to Rajesh Palviya of Axis Securities. He advises investors to avoid IT, citing a downtrend, and instead focus on stock-specific plays like AU Small Finance Bank and SAIL for potential gains.
Shares of Shriram Finance fell nearly 4% on Monday despite strong Q4 FY26 results, including a 41% profit surge and healthy AUM growth. Global and domestic brokerages such as Nomura, JM Financial and Motilal Oswal Financial Services maintained ‘Buy’ calls, citing resilient fundamentals and robust medium-term growth prospects.
Indian markets are stabilizing as earnings season unfolds. Early IT sector results have lowered expectations. The market is now shifting focus to broader sectors and domestic growth themes. Investors are looking at mid and smallcap companies. Power, infrastructure, and autos are key areas of interest. Financials also present opportunities. The market is expected to consolidate in the near term.
Shares of Cohance Lifesciences surged 20% on Monday after the appointment of former Cipla CEO Umang Vohra as its new Executive Chairman and Group CEO. His leadership is expected to drive transformation, scale operations, and strengthen global partnerships as the company enters its next growth phase.
A viral meme about West Bengal elections highlights concerns over the availability of household help in cities like Gurugram. Users express mixed reactions, with some finding humour in it while others criticise it as elitist.
Mining giant Vedanta is set to demerge four businesses into separate listed entities, with May 1 as the record date. Shareholders will receive one share of each new company for every Vedanta share held. While listing dates are unannounced, past demergers suggest a timeline of 3 weeks to several months.
IndusInd Bank shares surged following Q4 results that indicated a potential turnaround, with profit jumping 331% sequentially and asset quality showing signs of stabilization. Several brokerages raised their target prices, citing improved profitability and a strong recovery path, though some remain cautious about the pace of re-rating.
Senator Thom Tillis has cleared the path for Kevin Warsh's confirmation as Federal Reserve chair. This follows the Department of Justice's decision to end its probe into current Chair Jerome Powell. Warsh's nomination now moves forward, aiming for Senate approval before Powell's term ends. This development resolves months of uncertainty surrounding the crucial leadership role at the central bank.
Japanese companies enter earnings season on a strong footing, but Middle East tensions pose risks to growth, inflation, and energy costs. While tech optimism and reforms support equities, caution is rising. Despite resilience in earnings expectations, external uncertainties may slow momentum in what has been a strong market rally.
Global markets brace for a crucial week. Geopolitical tensions involving Iran and the Strait of Hormuz are a major focus. Shifting interest rate expectations from the US Federal Reserve and European central banks add to uncertainty. Big Tech earnings, especially those related to artificial intelligence, will also shape investor sentiment. This convergence of factors promises significant market movement.
Reliance Industries shares fell over 1% after reporting a 13% YoY drop in Q4 profit despite strong revenue growth. Brokerages remain largely positive, citing recovery potential in O2C, steady retail and digital growth, and improving margins, although near-term pressures persist across segments including energy and petrochemicals.
Axis Bank shares fell after a muted Q4FY26, with net profit slipping 0.6% YoY to Rs 7,071 crore, even as both interest income and expenses rose 4.7%, weighing on investor sentiment.
Mining giant Vedanta is set to demerge four businesses into separate listed entities, with May 1 as the record date. Shareholders will receive one share of each new company for every Vedanta share held. While listing dates are unannounced, past demergers suggest a timeline of 3 weeks to several months.
