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Sonata Software rallies 13% after Q4 profit climbs 21%; dividend declared

For the March quarter of FY2026 (Q4FY26), Sonata Software reported a net profit of ₹130.5 crore, up 21.4 per cent from ₹107.53 crore reported in the year-ago period.

Laurus, Sai Life Sciences up 3% in weak market; what's driving CDMO stocks?

In the past one month, Laurus (up 14 per cent) and Sai Life (up 15 per cent) have outperformed the market by soaring up to 15 per cent

Wish to claim Trent bonus share, dividend? here's all you need to know

This marks Trent's first bonus issue in nearly 30 years. The company had last issued bonus shares in 1996 in a 1:1 ratio.

Pidilite Industries stock gains 4% on strong Q4 nos; profit up 37% YoY

Pidilite Industries reported consolidated net sales of ₹3,572 crore, up 14.1 per cent from ₹3,120 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal

BSE stock dips despite 85% revenue jump in Q4; Motilal Oswal raises target

BSE Ltd share price fell over 3 per cent today despite strong revenue and profit growth in Q4FY26. MOFSL remains positive on stock outlook amid derivatives, IPO pipeline, long-term earnings visibility

Market outlook: 3 technical analysts chart the next move for Sensex, Nifty

Broader markets defied the benchmark indices as the Nifty Midcap 100 was up 0.10 per cent, and the Nifty Smallcap 100 indices also gained 0.37 per cent

Britannia dips 5% post Q4, warns of price hikes; analyst says sell on rise

Britannia Industries reported a net profit of ₹678 crore, up 21.2 per cent from ₹560 crore in the year-ago period

Strong Q4 numbers keep analysts bullish on Aptus Value Housing; stock up 4%

The favourable results attracted bullish commentary from brokerages including Centrum Broking, and Antique Stock Broking, both of which retained their 'Buy' calls on the stock

Citi bets on power utilities; picks NTPC, Tata Power amid capex upcycle

Citi has recommended a 'Buy' rating on NTPC for a target price of ₹485, Tata Power for a target of ₹525, Power Grid for a target of ₹380, and JSW Energy for a target of ₹650.

Telecom equipment stock surges 111% in 5 weeks; zooms 511% in 1 year

Sterlite Technologies share price was locked in the 5-per cent upper circuit for a fourth straight trading day

Biocon shares gain 3% despite 57% drop in Q4 profit; dividend announced

Bengaluru-based Biocon said that its Q4 profit stood at ₹198.6. The profit was hit by an exceptional item outgo of ₹80.4 crore on various heads, including the impact of the new labour code.

Thermax rallies 9%, hits new high on strong Q4; stock zooms 38% in 1 month

The board of Thermax has recommended a dividend of ₹14 per share for FY2025-26. Additionally, the board has declared a special dividend of ₹6 to mark the company's 60th anniversary milestone.

Kissht-parent OnEMI Tech makes positive debut; lists at 12% premium on BSE

OnEMI Technology shares listed at ₹190 per share on the NSE, reflecting a premium of ₹19 or 11.10 per cent over its IPO issue price of ₹171 per share

Avalon Tech jumps 10% to 52-week high on Q4; Antique cautious on valuations

Despite the strong Q4FY26 performance, Antique Stock Broking retained its 'Hold' rating on Avalon Technologies, primarily due to valuation concerns

Dividend Alert! IEX, Manappuram Finance, 8 others to go ex-date next week

Dividend stocks: Here is the complete list of stocks that will remain in the spotlight next week following their dividend announcements to shareholders as they trade ex-dividend

F&O Cues: Analyst suggests 'Bull Spread' on Bank Nifty, BDL; check details

Nandish Shah of HDFC Securities has shared Bull Spread' on strategy on Bank Nifty and Bharat Dynamics

Stock Market Close: Sensex ends flat, Nifty settles at 24,327; SMIDs outperform; Brent below $100

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Thursday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap ended 1.10 per cent and 0.87 per cent higher, respectively

This Nifty500 stock doubled in a month; what's behind the stupendous rally?

HFCL share price today: HFCL shares have surged 101 per cent over the past month, significantly outperforming the benchmark Nifty 50, which gained 5.3 per cent.

Bharat Forge stock hits 52-week high after Q4 results; revenue up 18% YoY

Bharat Forge reported a consolidated profit after tax (PAT) of ₹233.44 crore, down 1.4 per cent from ₹282.62 crore in the year-ago period

Polycab Q4FY26 impresses Street; MOFSL, ICICI Securities raise targets

Polycab shares are in focus after strong Q4FY26 results. MOFSL and ICICI Securities have raised their share price targets, citing strong demand outlook, market share gains, and robust capex plans