‘Still, long timelines for patent approvals and quality patents in India remain key concerns when compared to advanced economies’

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Reliance Industries reported a strong Q4, with a net profit of ₹19,407 crore, driven by robust performance in Jio and Retail despite margin pressures in oil-to-chemicals. The company also announced a dividend and plans to raise ₹25,000 crore.

Reliance Industries-Walt Disney JV JioStar reported a net profit of Rs 229 crore for FY25 since November 14, 2024 merger, on revenues of Rs 10,006 crore.

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The company’s board approved a dividend of ₹135 per share in 2024-2025

The company’s board approved a dividend of ₹135 per share in 2024-2025

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Oriental Hotels Ltd, an associate company of The Indian Hotels Company Ltd, reported a standalone profit of Rs 17.69 crore for the January-March 2025 quarter, the company said on Friday. The city-based company had posted a profit of Rs 16.33 crore during the same quarter of the previous financial year.

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News broadcaster New Delhi Television Ltd (NDTV) on Friday reported a consolidated net loss of Rs 61.97 crore for the fourth quarter ending March 2025 on account of strategic moves to scale its presence, modernise infrastructure, and unlock long-term value. The company had posted a consolidated net profit of Rs 8.68 crore in the January-March quarter last fiscal.

Poonawalla Fincorp reported an 81% YoY decline in Q4FY25 net profit to ₹62.33 crore due to a sharp rise in expenses. Despite this, the company posted double-digit growth in net interest income and a 43% surge in AUM, while maintaining stable asset quality.

State-owned Bank of Maharashtra (BoM) on Friday reported a 23 per cent rise in net profit to Rs 1,493 crore in the March 2025 quarter on the back of core income and reduction in bad loans.

Canara Robeco Asset Management has filed for an IPO via an offer for sale (OFS), with Canara Bank and ORIX Corporation offering up to 49.85 million equity shares. The company manages Rs 1,08,366 crore in assets and has seen strong growth, with plans to list on BSE and NSE.

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Despite a market decline, six BSE smallcap stocks hit 52-week highs, with notable gains. Stocks include Choice International, SBFC Finance, and GRM Overseas, each showing strong momentum over the past month.

IDFC First Bank’s Q4FY25 profit is expected to drop 52-60% YoY, with estimates ranging from Rs 288 crore to Rs 347 crore. Net interest income is forecasted to grow 12-13%, but rising provisions and asset quality concerns will pressure profitability. Loan and deposit growth remain healthy.

Among Sensex shares, Adani Ports, Axis Bank, Eternal, Bajaj Finserv, Power Grid, Maruti, Bajaj Finance, Tata Motors, Tata Steel and NTPC were the biggest laggards

At the interbank foreign exchange, the domestic unit opened at 85.17 and moved between the intra-day high of 85.08 and the low of 85.65 against the greenback.

Tata Technologies declared a total dividend of Rs 11.70 per share, comprising a final dividend of Rs 8.35 and a special dividend of Rs 3.35. The dividend payout, if approved, will amount to Rs 474.63 crore. Q4FY25 saw a 20% YoY net profit increase, but a slight dip in revenue.

Shriram Finance Q4 Results: Shriram Finance reported a 10% YoY rise in Q4 FY25 net profit, driven by strong disbursements, net interest income, and revenue growth. The company also saw a 36% profit surge for FY25, maintaining stable asset quality and a growing loan book.

The Nifty Realty index closed 2.8 per cent down at 859.35.

The Nifty Bank index closed 0.97 per cent down at 54664.05.

State-owned Bank of Maharashtra (BoM) on Friday reported a 23 per cent rise in net profit to Rs 1,493 crore in the March 2025 quarter on the back of core income and reduction in bad loans.

DSP ELSS Tax Saver Fund and Motilal Oswal ELSS Tax Saver Fund have grown by 7.8 times and 5.2 times, respectively.

Indian benchmark indices declined for the second consecutive session, with the Sensex shedding nearly 600 points amid rising geopolitical tensions. Stocks like SBI Life and Dr. Lal PathLabs saw gains, while Motilal Oswal faced a sharp drop.

Tata Technologies board approved a final dividend of Rs 8.35 per equity share and a one-time special dividend of Rs 3.35, aggregating to Rs 11.70 per share for FY25.

Rising India-Pakistan tensions have rattled investor sentiment, causing a sharp market selloff. Analysts say the impact appears short-term and sentiment-driven, with a potential rebound likely next week. Weak earnings momentum, particularly in IT and FMCG, adds to market concerns. Mid- and small-cap valuations remain stretched, and policy uncertainty is expected to keep equity market volatility elevated.

China vows to stabilise jobs by increasing the proportion of unemployment insurance funds that can be returned to companies that are greatly affected by tariffs

The Indian rupee ended weaker in a volatile session on Friday as investors stayed cautious amid fears of an escalation in tensions with Pakistan after a militant attack in Kashmir earlier this week.

Home appliances maker Orient Electric posted an over two-fold rise in fourth-quarter profit on Friday, helped by strong demand for its fans and air coolers with the onset of summer.

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Despite earnings downgrades and market volatility, InCred Equities has increased its Nifty target to 24,280, encouraged by lower crude oil prices and expected good rainfall. Axis Bank and UPL are added to their high-conviction stock list. While cautious on Indian equities due to premium valuations and policy uncertainty, they upgraded construction sector to neutral.

IDBI Bank has cut its interest rates on select tenures of its fixed deposits. On a tenure of 444 days, interest rates have been cut from 7.35 to 7.25 percent. On a tenure of 555 days, interest rates have been slashed from 7.40 to 7.30 percent.

Peter Schiff warns the United States is falling behind in its trade war with China, triggering fears of rising interest rates, stagflation, and a looming dollar crisis. Indian investors should track global trends to adjust investment strategies amid economic uncertainty.

CA Rudramurthy BV of Vachana Investments advises investors to buy on dips, particularly in private and PSU banks, insurance, and NBFCs. He highlights ICICI Bank and Paytm as promising stocks, with Nifty support at 23,400-23,500 and bank levels around 52,800-53,000 as buying opportunities. Any rally in IT and metals should be used to shift into these sectors.

Hindustan Zinc reported a 47% YoY increase in Q4 consolidated net profit, reaching Rs 3,003 crore, driven by strong metal prices and lower production costs. FY25 saw a 33% profit increase to Rs 10,353 crore, fueled by record mined metal production and improved efficiencies.

The board of Maruti Suzuki India has approved a final dividend of Rs 135 per share for its shareholders. The company has fixed August 1, 2025, as the record date to determine the eligibility of shareholders entitled to receive the dividend.

Foreign institutional investors raised their holdings in several Nifty500 smallcap stocks during Q4 FY25, with Aptus Value Housing, Sammaan Capital, and JB Chemicals seeing notable stake increases.

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Ather Energy’s IPO on April 28 will mark a major milestone for both the company and IIT Madras. The premier institute, an early backer of the electric scooter startup, is set to make around Rs 50 crore from its investment. Through its two incubation arms, IIT Madras holds 15.58 lakh shares, benefiting from Ather’s rapid growth.

As economic volatility rises, experts at Mint Horizons Mumbai emphasised that global investment is essential for managing risk and achieving resilience. With various options available, investors should align their portfolios with international trends and currencies.

CLSA’s Vikash Kumar Jain noted that rising uncertainty in global trade has led Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) to view India as a relatively safe and insulated market — serving as a temporary haven amid global volatility.

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European shares rose on Friday as investors assessed a potential de-escalation in the U.S.-China trade war, while some upbeat quarterly earnings also offered support.

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As this uncertainty on global trade reduce, that desperation to hide also goes away and that could maybe take away this​temporary Tina which people are feeling about India. But again, a lot of this has a lots of ifs and buts and characters who are difficult to predict in what they would like to do and that is why it is still at least for the next 90 days or whatever is remaining of that 90-day period, it will be a headline driven market.

FIIs have steadily reduced stakes in 58 smallcap stocks over four quarters. Ten of these stocks saw over 40% decline in price, signaling sustained institutional bearishness and weak investor sentiment.

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Sandip Sabharwal highlights cautious optimism across sectors like IT, autos, FMCG, and banking, citing global macro factors, tariff effects, and valuation-driven picks amid evolving economic and policy conditions.

The Indian rupee weakened, failing to breach the 85 mark against the dollar amid a sell-off in Indian equities and bonds. Investor concerns grew following a deadly militant attack, with the Nifty 50 Index underperforming other Asian markets. Escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, including water treaty suspensions and airspace closures, further impacted market sentiment.

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Axis Bank declined 3.50% after the country’s third largest private sector lender reported a marginal decline in March quarter profit to ₹7,117 crore from ₹7,130 crore in the year-ago period

I would think that the downsides could be limited for many of these companies given the fact that they are zero debt, most of them, and cash flow generating companies with a decent dividend yield, but the upside also is limited given the lack of visibility.

Indian equity markets are trading in the red as tensions soar between India and Pakistan over the Pahalgam terror attack in Kashmir. Sensex, the 30-share BSE benchmark, has crashed over 1,000 points and is now trading below the 79,000-mark.

Stock Market Crash Today: Indian stock markets plunged, reversing early gains due to escalating India-Pakistan tensions following a terror attack in Kashmir. The Sensex fell 931 points, and the Nifty dropped 305 points, wiping out Rs 9.7 lakh crore in market capitalization.

Stock Market Crash Today: Indian stock markets plunged, reversing early gains due to escalating India-Pakistan tensions following a terror attack in Kashmir. The Sensex tumbled, wiping out Rs 9.7 lakh crore in market capitalization.

Stock Market Crash Today: Indian stock markets plunged, reversing early gains due to escalating India-Pakistan tensions following a terror attack in Kashmir. The Sensex tumbled, wiping out Rs 9.7 lakh crore in market capitalization.

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Policymakers are waiting for more clarity on President Donald Trump’s evolving trade policy and how it might influence inflation and unemployment

Trade negotiation progress, particularly with China, and anticipated deals with India are boosting market confidence. Earnings are exceeding expectations, though guidance remains uncertain due to trade tensions. Investors are focusing on major companies, with potential for a near-term market rise. The possibility of a recession looms, but lower inflation and trade agreements could prompt a Fed rate cut.

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Gold futures at MCX saw a rise, while silver remained flat following mixed settlements in domestic and international markets. Price volatility remained high, with gold crossing $3,300 per troy ounce due to increased U.S. jobless claims and hints of Chinese economic stimulus. Experts anticipate continued volatility, advising profit booking in gold but suggesting buying silver around Rs 97,000.

Prestige Hotel Ventures has filed DRHP with SEBI for its IPO, which comprises a Rs 1,700 crore fresh issue and Rs 1,000 crore offer for sale by promoter, Prestige Estates. Proceeds will fund debt repayment, acquisitions, and general purposes. The company owns luxury hospitality assets across India and operates 1,445 keys, with revenue growing at a 103.73% CAGR between FY22 and FY24.

Prestige Hospitality Ventures Ltd, a subsidiary of Prestige Estates Projects, has filed preliminary papers with SEBI for an IPO aiming to raise up to ₹2,700 crore. The IPO includes a fresh issue of equity shares worth up to ₹1,700 crore and an offer for sale by Prestige Estates aggregating up to ₹1,000 crore.

The Nifty Realty index was trading 1.66 per cent down at 869.5.

The Indian equity benchmark indices opened higher on Friday amid positive global cues, as buying was seen in the IT, pharma and auto sectors in the early trade.