Sensex Today Ends 114 Points Lower | Nifty Below 23,650 | Kotak Mahindra & Bharti Airtel Top Losers

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Although the benchmark indices opened higher, they traded negative throughout the session and ultimately closed red.

Indian equity benchmarks indices, Sensex and Nifty50 erased all intraday gains and ended lower as bank, financial, and metal stocks weighed, and the Indian currency continued its record slump against the greenback.

At the closing bell, the BSE Sensex  closed 114 points lower (down 0.1%)

Meanwhile, the NSE Nifty closed 32 points lower (down 0.1%)

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Tech Mahindra, Infosys, HCL Tech were the top gainers today.

Kotak Mahindra, Titan Company, Bharti Airtel on the other hand, were among the top losers today.

The GIFT Nifty was trading at 23,600 with 17 points lower at the time of writing.

The BSE 150 Midcap index is trading 0.7% higher and the BSE 250 SmallCap index is trading 1.2% higher.

Sectoral indices were trading mixed today with stocks services sector and banking sector witnessed selling pressure. Meanwhile, stocks in power sector and realty sector witnesses buying.

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The rupee is trading at Rs 96.3 against the US$.

Gold prices for the latest contract on MCX are trading 0.2% higher at Rs 1,59,829 per 10 grams.

Meanwhile, silver prices were trading 1% lower at 2,73,595 per 1 kg.

Speaking of stock markets, Rahul Shah highlights that short-term market movements are often noise, and investors should instead focus on long-term wealth creation with a 7-year horizon.

He emphasizes investing in fundamentally strong companies with stable earnings, low volatility, and reasonable valuations to manage risk effectively. He also notes that a disciplined, data-driven approach helps investors avoid emotional decisions and achieve better long-term outcomes.

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Triveni Turbine Q4 FY26 Results

Shares of Triveni Turbine came into focus after the company reported its Q4 FY26 results.

In the March 2026 quarter, Triveni Turbine reported its highest-ever quarterly revenue at Rs 6.8 bn, up 26.3% compared to Rs 5.38 bn in the year-ago period.

Its EBITDA rose 6.3% to Rs 1.28 bn from Rs 1.20 bn in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal. However, the EBITDA margin declined to 18.8% from 22.4% in the same quarter last year.

The company reported order inflows of Rs 7.47 bn during the quarter, up 19% YoY, driven by a 174.1% surge in export orders, which accounted for 69% of total order bookings.

Puravankara Q4 FY26 Results

Shares of Puravanakra came into focus after the company reported its Q4 FY26 results.

Puravankara reported revenue from operations of Rs 15.02 bn, marking a 177% YoY increase from Rs 5.42 bn. Total income rose to Rs 15.41 bn from Rs 5.64 bn in the year-ago period, while total expenses increased to Rs 13.96 bn compared to Rs 6.74 bn a year earlier.

According to the company's filing, Q4FY25 sales stood at Rs 12.25 bn, reflecting a 190% YoY growth, while collections rose 36% YoY to Rs 8.92 bn.

Founded in 1975 and headquartered in Bengaluru, Puravankara operates across three distinct brands catering to different customer segments. Its flagship Puravankara brand focuses on luxury and premium residential developments, leveraging innovative technology and design to deliver high-end housing projects.

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Afcons Infra Q4 FY26 Results

Shares of Afcons Infra came into focus after the company reported its Q4 FY26 results.

In Q4FY26, Afcons Infrastructure reported a net loss of Rs 0.89 bn, compared to a net profit of Rs 1.11 bn in the corresponding quarter last year.

Revenue from operations declined 19% YoY to Rs 26.14 bn from Rs 32.23 bn a year ago. EBITDA fell sharply to Rs 1.70 bn from Rs 4.15 bn in the year-ago period, while the EBITDA margin contracted to 6.1% from 12.2%.

Despite securing fresh orders worth Rs 41.25 bn during the quarter, the company maintained a healthy order book of Rs 324.96 bn as of March 2026, according to its filing.

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Sensex Today Trades Higher | Nifty Above 23,700 | Infosys & Tech Mahindra Top Gainers

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Asian markets traded mixed on Tuesday as oil prices fell on hopes of easing US-Iran war.

US stock market ended mixed on Monday as investors took some profits in technology stocks.

Here's a table showing how US stocks performed on Monday:

Stock/Index	LTP	Change ($)	Change (%)	Day High	Day Low	52-Week High	52-Week Low
Alphabet	393.11	-0.21	-0.05%	404.47	390.90	404.47	163.33
Apple	297.84	-2.39	-0.80%	300.66	294.91	303.20	193.46
Meta	611.21	-3.02	-0.49%	615.59	603.69	796.25	520.26
Tesla	409.99	-12.25	-2.90%	421.13	405.33	498.82	273.21
Netflix	89.65	2.63	3.02%	89.82	86.33	134.12	75.01
Amazon	264.86	0.72	0.27%	268.85	262.53	278.56	196.00
Microsoft	423.54	1.62	0.38%	425.12	415.61	555.45	356.28
Dow Jones	49686.12	159.95	0.32%	49761.16	49352.56	50512.79	41354.09
Nasdaq	28994.37	-130.83	-0.45%	29250.15	28717.57	29678.89	20777.97

Source: Equitymaster

At present, the BSE Sensex is trading 305 points higher and NSE Nifty is trading 73 points higher.

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Infosys, Tech Mahindra, TCS among the top gainers today.

Titan Company, Kotak Mahindra, ICICI Bank on the other hand are among the top losers today.

For a comprehensive overview of key players in the financial sector, check out list of Fin Nifty Companies.

For impact of the Bank Nifty companies and comprehensive overview of the index, check out Equitymaster's Bank Nifty Companies list.

The BSE 150 Midcap index is trading 0.5% higher and the BSE 250 SmallCap index is trading 0.4% higher.

Sectoral indices are trading mixed today with stocks in metal sector and banking sector witnessed selling pressure. Meanwhile, stocks in realty sector and power sector witnessed buying.

The rupee is trading at Rs 96.2 against the US dollar.

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Speaking of stock markets, Rahul Shah highlights that short-term market movements are often noise, and investors should instead focus on long-term wealth creation with a 7-year horizon.

He emphasizes investing in fundamentally strong companies with stable earnings, low volatility, and reasonable valuations to manage risk effectively. He also notes that a disciplined, data-driven approach helps investors avoid emotional decisions and achieve better long-term outcomes.

Watch to know more.

IOC Q4 FY26 Results

Shares of Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) are in focus today after the company reported itsQ4 FY26 results.

Consolidated revenue from operations rose marginally to Rs 2,360 billion (bn), compared to Rs 2,210 bn in the same quarter last year.

Total income for the quarter came in at Rs 2,380 bn, up from Rs 2,220 bn in Q4 FY25.

Net profit surged to Rs 145 bn from Rs 81 bn in Q4 FY25, marking a strong 78% YoY growth.

The profit growth was supported by healthy marketing and refining margins before the full impact of ongoing war-driven disruptions in global energy markets affected earnings.

The company also announced a final dividend of Rs 1.25 per share.

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Eicher Motors Drives Royal Enfield's Expansion Plans.

Eicher Motors announced that its subsidiary, Royal Enfield, is planning to establish a new greenfield manufacturing facility in Tada (Tirupati), Andhra Pradesh. The proposed project involves an investment of approximately Rs 25 bn and is subject to approval by the company's board. The facility is expected to be developed in phases aligned with future demand and market conditions.

At present, Royal Enfield has an annual production capacity of about 14.6 lakh motorcycles, which is nearly fully utilised. In February 2026, the company had already announced an investment of Rs 9.58 bn to expand its Cheyyar plant in Tamil Nadu, which will increase total production capacity to 20 lakh motorcycles per year.

As part of its long-term growth plans, Royal Enfield continues to explore future expansion opportunities. The company currently operates four manufacturing plants in Tamil Nadu and seven CKD assembly facilities in Bangladesh, Nepal, Brazil, Thailand, Argentina, and Colombia.

It also has a strong global presence with more than 3,200 stores across India and over 80 countries. Royal Enfield's technical centres are in Bruntingthorpe, UK, and Chennai, India.

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DOMS Industries Q4 FY26 Results

DOMS Industries reported net sales of Rs 6.04 bn for the quarter ending March 2026, up 18.72% from Rs 5.09 bn in the same quarter last year.

Quarterly net profit rose 17.13% to Rs 0.57 bn from Rs 0.48 bn a year ago.

EBITDA increased 12.97% to Rs 1.05 billion, while earnings per share (EPS) improved to Rs 9.35 from Rs 7.98 in March 2025.

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ITC Hotels Q4 FY26 Results | HFCL Secures Major Optical Fiber Export Order | Top Buzzing Stocks Today

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Indian benchmark indices traded negative throughout the session and ultimately closed flat.

Indian equity benchmarks indices, Sensex and Nifty50 recouped most of the intraday losses as IT stocks supported, while traders monitored the situation in West Asia.

At the closing bell on Monday, the BSE Sensex  closed 77 points higher (up 0.1%)

Meanwhile, the NSE Nifty closed 6 points higher

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

Tech Mahindra, Infosys, Bharti Airtel were the top gainers today.

Tata Steel, Power Grid Corp, SBI on the other hand, were among the top losers today.

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The BSE 150 Midcap index is trading 0.4% lower and the BSE 250 SmallCap index is trading 1.6% lower.

Baring IT sector and telecommunication sector all other sectoral indices were trading negative on Monday with stocks metal sector and auto sector witnessed selling pressure.

For impact of the Bank Nifty companies and comprehensive overview of the index, check out Equitymaster's Bank Nifty Companies list.

Speaking of stock markets, Rahul Shah highlights that short-term market movements are often noise, and investors should instead focus on long-term wealth creation with a 7-year horizon.

He emphasizes investing in fundamentally strong companies with stable earnings, low volatility, and reasonable valuations to manage risk effectively. He also notes that a disciplined, data-driven approach helps investors avoid emotional decisions and achieve better long-term outcomes.

Watch to know more.

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Top buzzing stocks today

Alembic Pharma Universal share price will be in focus today.

Shares of Alembic Pharma came into focus after the company reported its Q4 FY26 results.

In the March 2026 quarter, Alembic Pharmaceuticals reported a 29% year-on-year (Y-o-Y) rise in consolidated net profit to Rs 2.02 billion (bn), compared to Rs 1.57 bn in the year-ago period.

Godfrey Phillips share price will be in focus today.

Shares of Godfrey Phillips came into focus after the company reported its Q4 FY26 results.

The company's consolidated revenue from operations during the quarter rose sharply to Rs 34.86 bn, compared with Rs 18.88 bn in the year-ago period.

ITC Hotels Q4 FY26 Results

Shares of ITC Hotels came into focus after the company reported its Q4 FY26 results.

ITC Hotels reported revenue from operations of Rs 12.54 bn for the January-March quarter, up from Rs 10.61 bn in the corresponding period last year, according to a regulatory filing.

The company's total expenses increased to Rs 8.95 bn during the quarter, compared with Rs 7.50 bn a year earlier.

The board of directors also recommended a dividend of Rs 1 per share for the financial year ended 31 March 2026.

HFCL Secures Major Optical Fiber Export Order

HFCL said it has secured an export order worth $11.07 million, equivalent to around Rs 1.06 bn, for the supply of optical fiber cables through its overseas wholly owned subsidiary from a leading international customer.

The company is expected to complete the supplies by August 2026.

In an exchange filing, HFCL said the order strengthens its global business presence in the optical fiber cable segment.

HFCL is a diversified telecom infrastructure company engaged in telecom infrastructure development, system integration, and the manufacturing and supply of telecom equipment, optical fiber, and optical fiber cables (OFC).

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Premier Energies Q4 FY26 Results

Shares of Premier Energies came into focus after the company reported its Q4 FY26 results.

Premier Energies rose 1.02% to Rs 991.40 after the company reported a 64.45% year-on-year (Y-o-Y) increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 4.57 bn for Q4 FY26, driven by a 37.6% rise in revenue from operations to Rs 22.30 bn.

Profit before tax (PBT) climbed 62.42% Y-o-Y to Rs 5.98 bn during the quarter ended March 31, 2026. Ebitda increased 21.33% to Rs 7.13 bn from Rs 5.88 bn in Q4 FY25, although Ebitda margin declined to 31.44% from 34.99% a year earlier.

Operational performance remained strong during the quarter, with solar module production rising 37.01% Y-o-Y to 918 MW, while solar cell production surged 59.38% to 722 MW.

As of March 31, 2026, the company's order book stood at Rs 140.10 bn, compared with Rs 137.24 bn a year earlier.

For the full year FY26, consolidated net profit rose 61.1% to Rs 15.10 bn, while revenue from operations increased 20.03% to Rs 78.24 bn, compared with Rs 65.19 bn in FY25.

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