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Emcure Pharmaceuticals reported a strong first quarter with a 41% increase in net profit, reaching Rs 215 crore, and a 16% rise in revenue to Rs 2,101 crore. Growth was fueled by robust domestic and international performance, particularly in the rest of the world and Canada.

Biocon s Q1 net profit declined 95% year-on-year, but on a like-for-like basis, profit after tax increased by 65%. Revenue grew 15% to Rs 3,942 crore, fueled by Biocon Biologics 18% growth and Syngene s 11% increase. A recent QIP of Rs 4,500 crores will strengthen Biocon s balance sheet and increase its ownership in Biocon Biologics.

Sun TV Network reported a 3% YoY drop in Q1 profit to ₹529 crore due to weak advertising revenues, while subscription income grew 10%. EBITDA fell 13% to ₹617 crore.

Grasim Industries is projected to report a wider net loss in Q1, despite a robust 30% YoY revenue growth. Weak profitability is expected due to ongoing losses in new ventures like paints and B2B e-commerce, coupled with soft margins in the viscose fibre business. While the chemical segment may show slight improvement, margin pressure and cost headwinds remain concerns.

India s Bajaj Electricals reported a 96.8% slump in first-quarter profit on Thursday, hurt by lower demand for its home appliances and a one-off expense.

LIC Q1 Results: LIC reported a 5% YoY increase in net profit, reaching Rs 10,987 crore, with a corresponding 5% rise in net premium income to Rs 1.19 lakh crore in Q1. The insurer maintained market leadership with a 63.51% share in First Year Premium Income. VNB also rose 21% YoY to Rs 1,944 crore, reflecting improved profitability.

Indian markets ended marginally higher on Thursday despite early losses, aided by late buying and muted concerns over U.S. tariff hikes. Stocks like NSDL, Lupin, and Hero MotoCorp saw sharp moves on earnings and market action.

Despite the Sensex closing 79 points higher on Thursday, nine BSE Smallcap stocks hit 52-week highs before slipping into negative territory. Traders view such highs as bullish indicators, though profit booking often follows steep short-term gains.

Markets regulator Sebi on Thursday mandated a unified annual inspection for stock brokers and depository participants to be conducted jointly by all relevant market infrastructure institutions, replacing the existing practice of separate assessments by each entity.

BLS Polymers has filed preliminary papers with markets regulator Sebi to seek its approval for raising funds through an initial public offering (IPO).