Indian silver futures witnessed a significant drop, with prices declining to ₹2.36 lakh per kilogram, influenced by rising crude oil costs and a strengthening US dollar.

Indian Bank [INDIANB] delivered a strong Q4FY24 performance, reporting a 5% year-on-year increase in standalone net profit to ₹3,103 crore and proposing a dividend of ₹18.25 per share.

European equities experienced a dip on Wednesday as investors keenly awaited a busy schedule of corporate earnings reports, while persistent geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and Iran continued to cast a shadow over global risk sentiment.

Vedanta Limited [VEDL] announced a stellar performance for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2026, reporting a significant 92% year-on-year surge in consolidated net profit, alongside a robust 47% rise in revenue from operations.

Brent crude oil prices have jumped by nearly 3%, touching a one-month peak, driven by renewed concerns over prolonged supply disruptions from the Middle East due to extended U.S. sanctions on Iranian ports.

Piccadily Agro Industries Ltd [PICCADLY] reported a robust 13.6% year-on-year increase in net profit for Q4 FY26, reaching ₹45.22 crore, primarily driven by its premium alcohol portfolio including Indri whisky and Camikara Rum.

Shares of leading tobacco firms ITC [ITC] and Godfrey Phillips India [GODFRYPHLP] witnessed a notable surge recently, buoyed by reports of an impending 17% increase in cigarette prices. This potential hike signals robust pricing power and improved investor sentiment.

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) and domestic Mutual Funds (MFs) have significantly boosted their stakes in 10 promising microcap companies from the Nifty 250 Microcap index, with some delivering impressive returns of up to 75% over the past six months.

Raunak Onkar of PPFAS Mutual Fund anticipates that global supply chain disruptions will significantly impact corporate earnings in the coming quarters, even as markets grapple with balancing sentiment and fundamental realities.

India's leading automaker, Maruti Suzuki [MARUTI], is setting its sights on a robust 10% volume growth by fiscal year 2027, propelled by strategic expansion and strong rural demand, even as it navigates ongoing margin pressures.

Blackstone-backed Bagmane Prime Office REIT has announced its Initial Public Offering (IPO) with a price band of ₹95-100 per unit, aiming to raise ₹3,405 crore.

Mahindra Lifespace Developers Ltd reported an impressive 21% rise in pre-sales, reaching ₹3,405 crore in FY24, driven by strong demand for its residential properties across India.

Foreign institutional investors have withdrawn over ₹1.67 lakh crore from Indian equities in the first four months of 2026, surpassing last year's total annual outflows, driven by escalating oil prices and geopolitical concerns.

Allen Career Institute, a prominent player in India's competitive test preparation sector backed by James Murdoch and Uday Shankar's Bodhi Tree Systems, is reportedly exploring an Initial Public Offering (IPO) in Mumbai.

Gold futures in India witnessed a notable uptick, climbing to ₹1.50 lakh per 10 grams, driven by increased investor caution ahead of the highly anticipated US Federal Reserve's policy decision.