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Senco Gold’s Q1 FY26 PAT doubled to Rs 104.6 crore, with revenue up 30% YoY to Rs 1,826.2 crore, driven by strong retail expansion, festive demand, and improved margins.

Sebi has allowed investment advisers and research analysts to use liquid mutual funds and overnight mutual funds for meeting their mandatory deposit requirements, providing an alternative to scheduled bank deposits.

Wall Street surged on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq reaching unprecedented highs. Optimism is growing that the Federal Reserve might initiate monetary policy easing as early as next month. The Dow Jones Industrial Average also saw gains, reflecting a broad market upswing fueled by anticipation of a more accommodative monetary policy.

IRCTC posted an 8% YoY rise in Q1 FY26 net profit to Rs 331 crore, driven by internet ticketing and tourism growth, despite sequential declines and mixed segment performance.

In Q1 FY26, 91 small-cap companies posted over 25% YoY growth in sales and profits. Twelve delivered 80–160% returns, with Paradeep Phosphates, Ravindra Energy, and Sarda Energy emerging as standout multibaggers.

Eight NSE large-cap companies, including Max Healthcare and M&M, reported over 20% year-on-year sales growth in Q1 FY26, led by robust demand and business expansion across sectors. Gains ranged from 20% to 70%, with Eternal posting the highest jump.

Muthoot Finance witnessed a significant profit increase in the first quarter. The gold loan financier s profit surged by 90%. This growth was fueled by higher gold prices and increased loan demand. Loan assets under management also rose considerably. The company plans to invest in its subsidiaries, Muthoot Money and Muthoot Homefin.

Indian indices closed higher, driven by gains in auto, pharma, and metal stocks. NMDC, Apollo Hospitals, Nykaa, and BDL surged post-earnings, while Suzlon, RVNL, and Waaree Energies fell on weaker results or profit booking.

Domino s India operator Jubilant Foodworks beat first-quarter profit estimates by a wide margin on Wednesday as lower-priced menu items and free deliveries bolstered demand even as other fast-food franchisees struggled.