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Benchmarks retreat amid sharp IT selloff as oil surge hits sentiment

Benchmark indices fell as IT stocks slumped and crude oil prices surged, with geopolitical tensions and profit-booking weighing on investor sentiment

Margin concerns and high valuations may cap gains for Nestle India

Nestle India reported strong Q4 growth, but rising raw material costs, sustained ad spends and high valuations may limit upside despite volume-led gains

Rupee slips to 93.80 vs dollar amid oil surge, Asian currency fall

The rupee weakened against the dollar, tracking Asian currencies and firm crude oil prices, amid geopolitical tensions and sustained foreign fund outflows

Nifty IT index sinks 4%; HCLTech, Persistent Systems, Coforge dip up to 11%

IT stocks came under sharp selling pressure today after HCLTech's Q4 results and weak growth guidance.

Stock Market Close: Sensex snaps 3-day winning streak, falls 757 pts, Nifty ends below 24,400

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Wednesday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap indices ended 0.19 per cent and 1.13 per cent higher, respectively.

Trent bonus issue announcement today; analyst against 'fresh buying'

Trent's board will consider and take a call upon a range of subjects in Wednesday's meeting, including the first-ever bonus share issuance and dividend for the financial year 2026.

Central Mine Planning stock falls 5% after Q4 results, profit down 32% YoY

CMPDI's share price was trading 4.2 per cent lower at ₹177.50, compared to the previous session's close of ₹185.05 on the NSE

Manappuram Finance surges 12% in 2 days, nears 52-week high; here's why

In the near-term, the non-gold portfolio will continue to consolidate before resuming growth momentum in a calibrated manner from FY27 onwards, analysts at Axis Securities said in the Q3 result update

Crude outlook: Brent below $100, but risks persist as disruption lingers

The ceasefire has still not seen the normalcy resuming in the Strait, which raises concerns for demand destruction in the coming months as the scarcity has yet to fully materialise.

BEML shares surge 8% after major ₹590 crore order from Defence Ministry

BEML's share price was trading 3 per cent higher at ₹1,821.70, compared to the previous session's close of ₹1,768 on the NSE

Axis Securities initiates on Jubilant Ingrevia with 'Buy', sees 21% upside

Jubilant is going through a strategic transformation from a commodity-heavy business to a specialised niche player, aiming to increase the share of speciality products across segments

Amara Raja Energy share price zooms 14% in weak market; here's why

Amara Raja Energy is India's largest automotive batteries and allied products manufacturer. It offers Li-ion cells, battery packs and charging solutions for Light Electric Vehicles & telecom industry.

Nifty Next 50 index hits 52-week high led by power, Adani group stocks

ABB India, Samvardhana Motherson International and Adani Power from the Nifty Next 50 index surged in the range of 5 per cent to 8 per cent in intra-day deals on Wednesday.

PNC Infratech zooms 14% on emerging as L1 bidder for two NHAI projects

The contract is valued at ₹3,483 crore and contains two projects that have to be completed in two years each

JP Power gains 6% after Adani backs CoC, opposes Vedanta's revised bid

The buying on the counter came after Adani Group came out in support of the Committee of Creditors (CoC), opposing any consideration of Vedanta's revised bid submitted

How to trade Vedanta stock ahead of demerger record date? Analyst decodes

Amol Athawale of Kotak Securities believes that Vedanta is trading with a positive bias, and expects the stock to test ₹820 - ₹825 levels on the upside.

Tata Elxsi falls 5% after Q4 results; brokerages stay cautious: Here's why

Tata Elxsi's share price was trading 4.80 per cent higher at ₹4,427.60, compared to the previous session's close of ₹4,650.70 on the NSE

Persistent Systems shares fall 5% on Q4 margin miss, slowing growth

Persistent Systems' stock was under pressure after the company released its Q4FY26 results

HCLTech shares tank 9% after Q4 miss; FY27 guidance disappoints Street

HCLTech guided for revenue growth of 1-4 per cent in CC at the company level, and 1.5-4.5 per cent for its services business - the lowest in at least six years

Hindustan Unilever rallies 6% in 2 days; what's driving FMCG stock?

As early signs of commodity inflation return to the FMCG basket, analysts at ICICI Securities believe HUL is structurally better positioned to navigate the cycle.