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Gold steady at $4,480/oz as high Treasury yields offset Iran peace hopes

Spot gold was unchanged at $4,480.29 per ounce, as of 0915 GMT, after ‌earlier falling to its lowest level since March 30

ITC Hotels: ICICI Direct keeps 'Buy' on valuation comfort, sees 45% upside

ITC Hotels share price target: ICICI Direct Research has maintained its 'Buy' rating on ITC Hotels stock after Q4 results and revised target price to ₹220, citing attractive valuations.

Karnataka Bank shares rally 10% after Q4; ₹5 per share dividend announced

For the January to March quarter of FY26 (Q4FY26), Karnataka Bank's net profit stood at ₹408.19 crore as against a profit of ₹290.79 crore earned in Q3Y26, registering a growth of 40 per cent Q-o-Q.

BLS International shares rally 9% after Q4 results; dividend declared

For the January to March quarter of FY2026 (Q4FY26), BLS International Services has reported 28.7 per cent Y-o-Y rise in its consolidated net profit to ₹186.9 crore.

Godawari Power zooms 10%, hits all-time high on posting strong Q4 results

In the March quarter (Q4FY26), Godawari Power reported a net profit of ₹280 crore, as compared to ₹222 crore a year ago, up 26 per cent

BEL share price falls 3% after Q4 margins contract despite strong topline

BEL share price today, dividend 2026: Along with Q4 results, the board of BEL also recommended a final dividend of 55 per cent or Re 0.55 per share of Re 1 face value for FY2026.

Ashish Kacholia-backed Fineotex Chemical shares rally 13% on strong Q4

For the January to March quarter of FY2026, Fineotex Chemical reported a 118 per cent Y-o-Y rise in its consolidated PAT to ₹43.79 crore. Its revenue grew by 162 per cent Y-o-Y to ₹313.73 crore.

KPI Green Energy gains 5% after securing 120 MW BESS order from GUVNL

The stock advanced after KPI Green's subsidiary Sun Drops Energia executed a Battery Energy Storage Purchase Agreement (BESPA) with Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL)

IDBI Bank shares gain 4% as govt weighs options to revive privatisation

IDBI Bank share price, privatisation: Today's buying momentum was driven by reports suggesting that the government is evaluating ways to revive investor interest in IDBI Bank.

Cochin Shipyard stock falls 7% on Q4 revenue miss; Antique retains 'Hold'

Cochin Shipyard reported a net profit of ₹277 crore, down 3.7 per cent from ₹287 crore in the corresponding quarter of previous fiscal

Godfrey Phillips share price falls 6% post Q4 results; ₹3 dividend declared

Godfrey Phillips share price: Cigarette maker Godfrey Phillips India, along with its Q4 result, recommended a final dividend payout of ₹3.3 per share of ₹2 face value for FY2025-26.

Hindustan Copper shares jump 4% after Q4 PAT zooms 137%; dividend declared

Hindustan Copper share price today: Hindustan Copper, a central public sector enterprise under the administrative control of the Ministry of Mines, has recommended a final dividend of ₹1.86 per share.

Sensex falls 1000pts intraday; oil, rupee keep investors on edge

India VIX, the fear gauge index, spiked 4.4 per cent to 19.6, indicating heightened volatility in the markets in the coming sessions.

ITC Q4 preview, dividend: Revenue may grow 5%; all eyes on cigarette volume

ITC Q4 results 2026 date, expectations, dividend: ITC is scheduled to announce its Q4FY26 results on May 21. Along with the results, the board of ITC could also recommend a final dividend.

What's fueling the rally in IT stocks today? Analyst explains

The Nifty IT index has underperformed the markets in 2026 so far and emerged as top sectoral loser as well. As per data, the index has corrected 26 per cent on Y-T-D basis.

GE Shipping jumps 10% to hit all-time high after Q4; dividend announced

The board of GE Shipping has declared 4th interim dividend for FY 2025-26 of ₹11.70 per share to the equity shareholders of the company. The company has set May 20 as the record date.

Mild fuel price hike may not significantly upend household budget

We estimate the direct impact of this hike at around 8bps uptick each in the CPI inflation prints for May 2026 and June 2026, along with a mild indirect impact to the tune of around 10 bps, Nayar said

CGD stocks MGL, IGL trade mixed after price hike; here's what analyst says

The CNG price hike announcement follows a sharp rise in wholesale inflation in April. As per data, the wholesale price inflation shot up to a 42-month high of 8.3 per cent.

Stocks to Watch today: OMCs, Adani stocks, Tata Steel, JSW Steel, TMPV, HCC

Stocks to watch today: Stocks of OMCs, Adani Group, Tata Steel, JSW Steel, United Spirits, Voltas, HFCL, HCC, Apollo Tyres, are among the key stocks in focus today.

Bharti Airtel shares jump 5% as Sunil Mittal eyes 51% stake in telco

Sunil Bharti Mittal, founder and chairman of Bharti Enterprises, during Airtel's Q4 earnings concall, said that he wishes to Bharti Telecom holding 51% stake in the Gurugram-headquartered telco.