Welspun Corp reported a sharp decline in fourth-quarter profit due to lower exceptional gains, although revenue and operating performance improved steadily during the quarter alongside a final dividend announcement.
Shares of Max Healthcare Institute Ltd ended at ₹1,091.55, up by ₹15.25, or 1.42%, on the BSE.
Sun TV Network reported a weaker fourth quarter as revenue, operating profit and margins declined amid a challenging environment, while one-off provisioning and impairment charges weighed on overall profitability.
Shares of VA Tech Wabag Ltd ended at ₹1,414.20, up by ₹21.20, or 1.52%, on the BSE.
EBITDA margin at 8.4%; beauty business drives growth momentum with improving profitability
Century Enka shares surged 20% after the Aditya Birla Group firm reported a sharp jump in fourth-quarter profit and margins, driven by a strong improvement in operating performance.
The Sensex declined 135 points to close at 75,183, while the Nifty settled 4 points lower at 23,655 after slipping below the 23,700 level. Bajaj Finance, Hindustan Unilever and Tech Mahindra were among the top losers on the Nifty.
Revenue from operations declined 7% year-on-year to ₹16,050 crore from ₹17,248.7 crore. The figure was below the CNBC-TV18 poll estimate of ₹18,275 crore.
State-run fertiliser maker RCF reported a sharp rise in fourth-quarter profit and revenue, with improved operating margins boosting earnings momentum. The company also announced a final dividend for FY26.
Parliamentary panel flags alarming crypto investments, backs continued tax on virtual digital assets as India studies global models before framing policy.