Although the benchmark indices opened higher, they traded positively throughout the session and ultimately closed green.
Indian equity benchmarks, Sensex and Nifty50, ended a choppy session on a muted note on Wednesday. The Sensex snapped its three-day winning streak following the recent rally driven by optimism around the US-India trade deal.
At the closing bell, the BSE Sensex closed lower by 40 points (down 0.1%).
Meanwhile, the NSE Nifty closed 18 points higher (up 0.1%).
SBI, Trent, NTPC among the top gainers today
TCS, Infosys, and HCL Tech, on the other hand, were among the top losers today.
The GIFT Nifty was trading at 25,972, higher by 11 points at the time of writing.
The BSE MidCap index ended 3.9% higher, and the BSE SmallCap index ended 5.4% higher.
Sectoral indices are trading mixed today, with stocks in the auto sector and metal sector witnessing buying. Meanwhile, stocks in the IT sector and the services sector witnessed selling pressure.
The rupee is trading at Rs 90 against the US$.
Gold prices for the latest contract on MCX are trading 1.1% higher at Rs 158,613 per gram.
Meanwhile, silver prices were trading 4.7% higher at 2,64,500 per 1 kg.
IIFL Capital Services Q3 FY26 Results
In the news from the finance sector, shares of IIFL Capital Services came into focus after the company reported its Q3 FY26 results.
IIFL Capital Services reported a marginal 1% year-on-year increase in total revenue, which rose to Rs 5.86 billion in Q3FY26 from Rs 5.83 billion a year ago.
However, operating profit before tax declined 36% year-on-year to Rs 1.19 billion in Q3FY26 from Rs 1.86 billion in Q3FY25, mainly due to higher employee costs as the company expands its wealth management business.
The company reported a 5% decline in net profit year-on-year, which dropped to Rs 1.88 billion in Q3FY26 from Rs 1.97 billion in the same quarter last year.
Torrent Power Q3 FY26 Results
Moving on to the news from the power sector, shares of Torrent Power came into focus after the company reported its FY26 results.
Revenue from operations rose 4.3% year-on-year to Rs 67.78 bn from Rs 64.99 bn in Q3FY25.
EBITDA stood at Rs 14.72 bn, up 15% from Rs 12.84 bn in the year-ago period.
In Q3FY26, Torrent Power reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 6.55 bn, up 34% year-on-year from Rs 4.90 bn in the same quarter last year.
The growth was driven by higher contributions from gas-based power plants, improved performance in its licensed and franchised distribution businesses, and better results in the renewable energy segment, partially offset by higher interest and depreciation costs.
Additionally, Torrent Power declared an interim dividend of Rs 15 per share for FY2025-26.
Britannia Industries Q3 FY26 Results
Moving on to the news from the consumer goods sector, shares of Britannia Industries came into focus after the company reported its Q3 FY26 results.
Revenue from operations increased to Rs 49.70 bn, up from Rs 45.93 bn in Q3FY25. Overall expenses rose 6% to Rs 41.08 bn during the quarter.
Including other income, the company's total income for Q3FY26 reached Rs 50.29 bn, an 8% increase year-on-year.
The company reported a 17% year-on-year rise in its consolidated net profit for Q3FY26. Net profit rose to Rs 6.82 bn from Rs 5.82 bn in the same quarter last year.
The growth was supported by stable commodity prices and strong performance in both biscuits and related product categories, according to an exchange filing.
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