In the financial year 2026, IEX experienced an increase of 17% in trading volumes compared to the previous year, reaching a record high of 141 billion shares. This growth underscores the ongoing popularity and strength of their platform.

Metro Brands maintains a stable long-term rating of 'AA' from CARE Edge, due to its solid market standing and healthy finances. The short-term rating stays at 'A1', highlighting the company's strength in the market.

Wonder Electricals Limited acknowledges they're uncertain about the factors influencing their recent stock fluctuations, confirming these moves appear to be market-oriented. The company continues to adhere to SEBI regulatory guidelines.

Motilal Oswal identifies key investment themes in the volatile market, noting geopolitical tensions between Iran and Israel and a depreciating rupee as factors. Their top stock picks include SBI, ICICI Bank, BEL, IndiGo, Titan, TVS Motor, Groww, Dixon Tech, with the Nifty 50 offering value at a 15% P/E discount.

Dhanlaxmi Bank experienced a significant 19.7% growth in its business during FY26, mainly due to a remarkable increase of 71.4% in gold loans. Currently, the bank's shares are trading at Rs. 22.02, but have dipped by 2.1%. The bank's P/E ratio stands at 10.1.

Sun Pharma experiences a downturn due to concerns over potential 100% tariffs imposed by the U.S., negatively affecting pharmaceutical stocks.

In the financial year 2026, Punjab National Bank (PNB) reported a significant 12.2% increase in advances compared to the previous year, surpassing deposit growth. This notable expansion comes as both PNB and the Central Bank experienced double-digit credit growth, with deposits growing by 9.1% year over year.

Gold prices witnessed a significant drop today, falling approximately 4% to ₹1.47 lakh per 10 grams. This decline is attributed to a strengthening US dollar due to escalating geopolitical tensions. This marks an end to a four-day rally in gold futures on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX).

Aditya Birla Capital has given the green light for the merger of its subsidiaries, a decision formally endorsed by the Regional Director on March 31, 2026. The consolidation encompasses Aditya Birla Stressed Asset AMC and Aditya Birla Financial Shared Services.

Hindustan Construction has moved arbitration awards valued at approximately INR 1,979 crore to one of its subsidiaries, effectively balancing the transaction with equal liabilities, resulting in a net-zero impact on assets.

Muthoot Capital has selected KPMG as its Information Systems (IS) auditor for the fiscal year 2025-26, following a recommendation from their audit committee. KPMG, being a member of the Big 4 accounting firms, brings expertise in IS auditing, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance for financial institutions to the table.

In a significant transaction, approximately 2.68 million shares of JioFin were sold at ₹232.5 each in a single deal, amounting to a substantial value of around ₹62.2 crores.

AGI Infra has announced an extension of the payment schedule for their ₹30 crore investment in Worldnext Realty, now due by December 2026. This move is part of AGI's strategy to grow its presence in the construction and real estate sector.

Davangere Sugar has approved a $100 million fundraise, aiming to boost its distillery capacity by 85,000 liters per day and increasing its share capital to 200 crore INR. This expansion aims to strengthen their position in the industry.

Blue Star MD cautions potential impact of Middle East conflicts on consumer confidence and air conditioner prices. Depending on the summer season, Thiagarajan forecasts AC sales growth between 25-30%, but if not favorable, expect a more modest 15% increase.