Bank of America maintains a 'Buy' recommendation for HDFC Bank, reducing its target price to ₹950. The decision is based on the bank's robust fundamentals, resilient growth outlook, potential net interest margin upside, normalized loan growth, and strong earnings performance despite macroeconomic changes.

Steel companies Eternal, Titan, JSW Steel, and Tata Steel are expected to experience significant profit growth of over 50% YoY in Q4, with Eternal's Profit After Tax (PAT) projected to surge by a remarkable 432%, while Titan's PAT is anticipated to increase by nearly 60%. These strong numbers indicate a promising quarter for the steel sector.

The Sensex and Nifty experienced a decline today, with the Sensex dropping due to a nearly 4% fall in Reliance shares, while the Nifty dropped over 100 points because of Reliance's stock dip.

PC Jeweler's Q4 revenue experienced a significant 32% growth compared to the previous year, while its debt has been reduced by 23%. The company is planning to expand operations through partnering with micro-entrepreneurs, exploring mining opportunities, and capitalizing on festive season demand.

According to Union Bank of India's latest report, crude oil prices are expected to surpass $80/barrel by 2026 due to global uncertainties, which could potentially lead to a GDP slowdown to 6.5% in the following fiscal year and an inflation rate exceeding 4.5%. The bank attributes these issues to high oil prices, a weak rupee, and liquidity concerns.

Motilal Oswal identifies Shriram Finance, PNB Housing Finance, L&T Finance, and Aditya Birla Capital as top non-banking finance company (NBFC) choices for the upcoming Q4, anticipating growth in key financial metrics like net interest income, pre-provision operating profit, and Profit After Tax (PAT).

Pharmaceutical companies like Dr. Reddy's and Lupin in India are integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into their operations for drug discovery, trials, and manufacturing. A discussion on AI's influence within the pharmaceutical sector was held with experts from PwC India, Dr. Reddy's, and Lupin by The Economic Times.

Belrise Industries has pledged a £1.98M guarantee for a subsidiary's future debt payments, associated with a Service Purchase Agreement due in March 2026. This contingent obligation may not affect finances immediately but could become significant in the coming years.

Adani Energy Solutions is set to review its FY26 results on April 23, following a trading window closure from April 1-27. Despite a 8.4% year-to-date decline, financial analyst JM Financial remains bullish, assigning a 'Buy' rating and a target price of ₹1,199, highlighting growth prospects in transmission and distribution.

Arihant Capital has offloaded approximately 11.3 million shares of Davangere Sugar Company, with an average selling price of INR 3.75 each, as per the recent NSE bulk trades.

Escorts Kubota saw a notable increase of 7.5% in domestic tractor sales for March 2026, reaching 11,582 units. However, the export market showed a decline of 10.4%, possibly due to external factors. On a positive note, there was a substantial surge in construction equipment sales by 24.6% during the same month.

DEE Development has received a Permitting, Regulatory Affairs and Compliance (PERC) approval, extending the tariff of their 6 MW biomass plant by another 10 years. This move ensures stable energy production from renewable sources for the upcoming decade.

J. Kumar Infraprojects' joint venture secures a significant contract worth INR 2,360 crore from NHAI for building a four-to-eight lane expressway between Vadhavan Port and Tawa Village. The construction timeline spans approximately 30 months.

Power Mech's shares soared by 8% today, reaching an intraday high of ₹1,867.5, following a ₹109.2 crore order from Hindustan Zinc. However, the stock has still fallen 25% year-to-date, despite recent successful bids for contracts worth ₹709.6 crore with Adani and ₹1,005 crore in Mirzapur/Mahan projects.

Capital SFB confirms that promoters did not secure loans using their equity shares during the fiscal year 2025-26, complying with SEBI regulations. Sarvjit Singh Samra and other promoter group members have also confirmed their shareholding status in accordance with the rules, as stated on BSE.

Tamilnad Mercantile Bank experienced a 17% increase in overall business during Q4, primarily due to an uptick in lending activities. The bank's strong customer deposit growth and positive momentum, which began following a robust Q3, continued to shine.

On April 9, 2026, Electronics Mart India will participate in a virtual investor meet, sharing information about their operations and future plans. The discussions will be based on public data, and any changes could occur.

AAVAS Financiers' assets under management (AUM) increased by 15% year-on-year, reaching INR 235 billion, with a notable 16% growth in Q4 disbursements. The company's delinquency rate and gross non-performing loans also improved significantly, resulting in a credit rating upgrade to AAA.

Lloyds Engineering has awarded approximately 69.7 million stock options to its employees, priced at ₹9.50 per share. These options will fully vest by March 2026, with subsidiary employees receiving around 12.3 million of these shares.

EID Parry announces plans to close its sugar refinery by March 2026 due to significant financial losses amounting to approximately ₹1406 Crore. The company has decided to invest ₹610 Crore, provide ₹130 Crore in loans, and settle existing loans worth ₹137 Crore as part of this decision.