Nestlé India delivered a strong Q4 FY26 performance with over 27% profit growth and 23% revenue growth, driven by record domestic sales, strong volume expansion, and resilient margins despite higher advertising spends and mixed commodity trends.
Amara Raja Energy & Mobility jumped over 14% as investors reacted to its ambitious EV plans, including lithium-ion cell production, a Telangana gigafactory, and a ₹9,500 crore long-term investment strategy.
Tech Mahindra posted a margin-driven earnings beat with strong profit growth and improved EBITDA margins, but muted constant currency revenue growth and weak demand in the Americas led to a negative market reaction despite a higher dividend announcement.
Indian markets closed in the red as IT stocks dragged benchmarks lower and FII outflows pressured sentiment. However, FMCG, defence, sugar, and energy stocks saw selective buying, while the rupee weakened to 93.8 against the US dollar amid broader risk-off sentiment.
Global investment in space companies surged to record levels in early 2026, reaching $18.8 billion over the trailing 12 months. The growth is being driven by large-scale funding rounds, rising infrastructure-focused investments, and strong expectations around a potential SpaceX IPO. Major deals, including Amazon’s acquisition of Globalstar, highlight accelerating consolidation in the sector.
The Nifty IT Index fell 4.95% to 30,159.45, led by sharp declines in HCLTech, Infosys, Tech Mahindra, and other IT stocks after weak Q4FY26 earnings and subdued growth guidance.
Indian drone and defence stocks jumped sharply, led by Paras Defence, ideaForge, and Zen Technologies, as global tensions and increased military drone adoption boosted investor sentiment in the sector.
India’s National Stock Exchange is nearing its long-awaited IPO after a ₹1,800 crore SEBI settlement clears key regulatory hurdles. Structured as an Offer for Sale, the listing could unlock significant value for PSU insurers while offering a boost to their strained solvency ratios.
HCL Technologies’ stock dropped sharply to a 52-week low following its Q4 FY26 results, which revealed resilient revenue growth but declining annual profit, muted FY27 guidance, and increasing impact of AI-driven pricing pressures and weak global demand.
Indian equity markets ended higher with strong gains across major indices. Nifty50 rose 211.75 points to 24,576.60, while Sensex gained 753.03 points to 79,273.33. Bank Nifty outperformed with a 1.39% rise to 57,371.45. FMCG and banking stocks led sectoral gains, supported by strong Q4 earnings, dividend announcements, and positive investor sentiment.

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