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IDFC First Bank Q4 Results: The private lender's net interest margins (NIMs) saw a 2 bps year-on-year decline to 5.93% in Q4FY26 versus 5.95% in the year ago period.
The Nifty ended the week under pressure, slipping into a corrective phase as volatility surged. With the index hovering near crucial support at 23,800, any breach could trigger deeper weakness. Traders should remain cautious, focus on capital protection, and prepare for a volatile, range-bound market in the days ahead.
RBL Bank reported a significant three-fold surge in net profit for the fourth quarter, reaching Rs 230 crore, driven by robust business expansion and improved asset quality. The bank's net advances grew 23% year-on-year, with retail segment contributing substantially. Despite a dip in net interest margin, the bank's overall financial performance showed strong growth.
Reliance Industries achieved a record net profit of Rs 95,610 crore in FY26, becoming the first Indian company to surpass $10 billion in annual profit. Despite a quarterly dip due to the oil-to-chemicals segment, RIL's consumer businesses, including Jio and Reliance Retail, showed robust growth, with retail crossing 20,000 stores.
Market veteran Nischal Maheshwari urges investors to stay on the sidelines. He advises against aggressive positions due to current market volatility. Maheshwari favors structural themes like power and solar. He also sees potential in metals and banking. However, he suggests avoiding IT and auto stocks for now. Reliance Industries at current levels is a buy. FMCG stocks offer trading opportunities.
Indian equities experienced a broad-based sell-off, with Nifty and Sensex closing significantly lower. IT stocks led the decline, while pharma, healthcare, and energy also faced pressure. Analysts suggest a range-bound movement for Nifty, with key support at 23,700-23,650 and resistance at 24,200-24,250.
L&T Finance announced a significant 27 percent jump in its March quarter profit after tax, reaching Rs 807 crore. This growth was fueled by a sharp increase in interest income and robust retail loan disbursements. The company's core net interest also saw an upward trend.
Siddharth Vora has turned constructive on the market, seeing attractive valuations after a recent correction, and is increasing exposure to smallcaps. His portfolio remains overweight in metals, power, and materials, while avoiding IT. He sees contrarian opportunities in oil marketing companies after exiting ONGC.