Silver prices declined by Rs 1,137 to Rs 2.36 lakh per kilogram in futures trade on Wednesday as traders trimmed positions amid concerns over elevated crude oil rates and strengthening of the US dollar.
Indian Bank reported a standalone net profit of Rs 3,103 crore for the March-ended quarter, up 5% from Rs 2,956 crore a year ago. Net interest income (NII) rose 11% to Rs 7,110 crore in Q4FY26, compared with Rs 6,389.34 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous financial year.
European shares dipped on Wednesday, as investors turned their focus to a packed day of corporate earnings, while a continuing U.S.-Iran impasse also kept risk sentiment in check.
Vedanta Q4 Results: Vedanta announced a significant financial performance for the March quarter. The company's net profit soared by 92% year-on-year to Rs 6,698 crore. Total revenues also saw a substantial increase of 47% year-on-year. Vedanta achieved its best-ever EBITDA and a record Return on Capital Employed. The net debt to EBITDA ratio improved considerably, marking a 14-quarter high.
Oil prices rose nearly 3% on Wednesday, with the Brent contract hitting a one-month high, on media reports the U.S. will extend its blockade of Iranian ports, likely prolonging supply disruptions from the key Middle East producing region.
Piccadily Agro Industries Ltd, maker of single malt whisky Indri and Camikara Rum, has reported a 13.6 per cent increase in its net profit to Rs 45.22 crore for the March quarter of FY26 on a year-on-year basis, driven by its premium alchoBev portfolio.
ITC and Godfrey Phillips India shares jumped up to 7% on Wednesday after a report said both companies may raise cigarette prices by as much as 17% in May. The hike follows higher excise duties implemented earlier this year. Investor sentiment improved as the companies continue passing on increased costs to consumers.
FIIs and mutual funds raised stakes in 10 fast-rising microcaps from the Nifty 250 Microcap index, with stocks delivering up to 75% returns in six months.
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