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Muthoot Microfin posted a sharp 94.5% year-on-year (YoY) fall in its profit after tax (PAT) to Rs 6.2 crore in Q1FY26, compared to Rs 113.2 crore in the same quarter last year. The company’s Net Interest Income (NII) stood at Rs 342.3 crore in Q1FY26, down 16.8% YoY from Rs 411.5 crore in Q1FY25, with Net Interest Margins (NIMs) at 11.5%

InterGlobe Aviation and NBCC shares will be in focus today as it’s the last day to buy them for dividend eligibility. IndiGo’s parent has announced a Rs 10 per share payout, while NBCC declared a Rs 0.21 per share interim dividend.

Tilaknagar Industries share price: Tilaknagar Industries shares surged following a remarkable Q1FY26 performance, with net profit soaring by 121.25% to Rs 88.5 crore. Revenue also witnessed substantial growth, climbing 30.7% to Rs 409 crore. The company s board approved a Rs 25 crore capital expenditure for Prag Distillery to significantly enhance its bottling capacity in Andhra Pradesh, aiming to meet rising demand.

Australian shares experienced a slight increase, briefly hitting a record high, driven by gains in banks and discretionary stocks. This occurred ahead of an anticipated interest rate cut by the Reserve Bank of Australia. The market widely expects a 0.25% rate reduction following benign inflation data and concerns about unemployment.

A White Marubozu is a bullish candlestick pattern in technical analysis. It occurs when the opening price is the lowest for a given period, and the closing price is the highest.

Praj Industries shares hit a 52-week low after reporting a significant 93.7% YoY drop in Q1FY26 consolidated PAT, impacted by cautious ethanol market participants and geopolitical uncertainties. Despite revenue decline, the company secured key developments like IRA approval and a SAF plant engineering order. Praj remains committed to long-term growth despite current challenges.

Astral shares: Astral’s consolidated PAT fell 32.6% YoY to ₹81.1 crore, with revenue down 1.6% to ₹1,361 crore. EBITDA dropped 14% to ₹184.7 crore, and margins shrank 195 bps to 13.6%. The decline was driven by volatility in polymer prices, with average PVC prices down ~14% YoY and 4–5% sequentially.

Indian benchmark indices edged higher amid anticipation for domestic inflation data and a crucial US inflation report influencing interest rate expectations. Nifty IT, Auto, Metal, and other sectors saw gains, while Praj Industries experienced a significant drop after reporting a sharp decline in consolidated profit after tax. Investors are closely watching the US Federal Reserve s potential rate-cut trajectory.