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Sensex Today Rallies 504 Points | Nifty Above 24,350 | Angel One Up 10%
Fri, 17 Apr Closing

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Although the benchmark indices opened higher, they traded positive throughout the session and ultimately closed green.

Indian equity benchmarks indices, Sensex and Nifty50 settled ended higher as traders braced themselves for the upcoming US-Iran talks, due to happen over the weekends.

At the closing bell, the BSE Sensex  closed higher by 504 points (up 0.6%)

Meanwhile, the NSE Nifty closed 157 points higher (up 0.6%)

HUL, Bharat Elec, Titan Company among the top gainers today.

Sun Pharma, M&M, HCL Tech on the other hand, were among the top losers today.

The GIFT Nifty was trading at  24,369 higher by 198 points at the time of writing.

The BSE 150 Midcap index is trading 0.5% higher and the BSE 250 SmallCap index is trading 0.9% higher.

Sectoral indices were trading positive today with stocks in power sector and services sector witnessed buying.

Now track the biggest movers of the stock market using stocks to watch today section. This should help you keep updated with the latest developments...

The rupee is trading at Rs 92.9 against the US$.

You can also visit our live blog section for real-time updates and deeper insights into the market.

Gold prices for the latest contract on MCX are trading 0.02 % higher at Rs 1,52er grams.

Meanwhile, silver prices were trading 1.4% higher at 2,52,220 per 1 kg.

Speaking of stock markets, Richa Agarwal highlights that recent global tensions have underscored India's dependence on imported energy and its broader economic vulnerability.

The Fast Breeder Reactor achieving criticality marks a step toward fuel self-generation and future use of thorium. With supportive policies and plans to expand nuclear capacity and private participation, India aims to strengthen its energy security.

This shift is also expected to create opportunities across the nuclear and engineering value chain.

Watch to know more.

Bajaj Consumer Care Q4 FY26 Results

Shares of Bajaj Consumer Care came into focus after the company reported its Q4 FY26 results.

Its revenue from operations stood at Ra 3.08 billion (bn), as compared to Rs 2.43 bn year-on-year (Y-o-Y).

Bajaj Consumer Care reported total income of Rs 3.139 bn, compared to Rs 2.516 bn year-on-year. Total expenses came in at Rs 2.358 bn, up from Rs 2.135 bn a year ago.

The company posted a net profit of Rs 0.781 bn, significantly higher than Rs 0.381 bn in the previous year.

Bajaj Consumer Care is a fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) company, primarily known for its hair care portfolio. It operates across both urban and rural markets, supported by a wide distribution network across India.

Waaree Renewable Technologies Q4 FY26 Performance

Shares of Waaree Renewable Technologies came into focus after the company reported its Q4 FY26 results.

Revenue from operations surged 131.3% YoY to Rs 11.024 bn, while growing 29.53% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ).

EBITDA stood at Rs 2.068 bn, compared to Rs 1.263 bn in the year-ago period. EBITDA margins were 18.76%, slightly higher than 18.66% in Q3FY26, but lower than 26.51% in Q4FY25.

Waaree Renewable Technologies reported a 66.08% year-on-year increase in net profit to Rs 1.557 bn for the fourth quarter of FY26, with profit rising 29.55% sequentially.

The company also expanded its footprint into Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and data centres, according to its filing.

HDFC AMC Q4 FY26 Performance

Shares of HDFC AMC came into focus after the company posted its Q4 FY26 performance.

Revenue from operations rose 17% YoY to Rs 10.51 bn during the quarter.

HDFC AMC reported a 2.4% decline in consolidated profit after tax (PAT) to Rs 6.23 bn for the quarter ended March 2026, compared to Rs 6.38 bn in the year-ago period.

For the full year FY26, the fund house posted a 16% YoY increase in profit at Rs 28.58 bn, while revenue from operations grew 18% to Rs 41.2 bn.

Separately, the board has recommended a final dividend of Rs 54 per equity share for the financial year ended 31 March 2026. This is subject to shareholders' approval.

To know what's moving the Indian stock markets today check out the most recent share market updates here.

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