Although the benchmark indices opened higher, they traded negative throughout the session and ultimately closed red.
Indian equity benchmarks indices, Sensex and Nifty50 ended lower as IT and FMCG stocks weighed while traders monitored the situation in West Asia.
At the closing bell, the BSE Sensex closed 135 points lower (down 0.1%)
Meanwhile, the NSE Nifty closed 4 points lower
Trent, ITC, and Tata Steel were the top gainers today.
Bajaj Finance, Infosys, and HUL, on the other hand, were among the top losers today.
The GIFT Nifty was trading at 23,624, with 41 points lower at the time of writing.
The BSE 150 Midcap index is trading 0.1% higher, and the BSE 250 SmallCap index is trading 0.1% higher.
Sectoral indices were trading mixed today, with the banking sector and the IT sector witnessing selling pressure. Meanwhile, stocks in realty sector and the oil & gas sector witness buying.
The rupee is trading at Rs 96.1 against the US$.
Gold prices for the latest contract on MCX are trading 0.3% lower at Rs 1,59,458 per 10 grams.
Meanwhile, silver prices were trading 0.9% lower at 2,71,550 per 1 kg.
IRB Infrastructure Q4 FY26 Results
Shares of IRB Infrastructure came into focus after the company reported its Q4 FY26 results.
The company reported a net profit of Rs 2.96 bn in Q4FY26, compared with Rs 2.15 bn in the corresponding quarter of FY25, supported by improved profitability despite lower income.
Total income declined 11% year-on-year to Rs 19.77 bn during the quarter, against Rs 22.18 bn reported in Q4FY25.
For the full year FY26, net profit before exceptional items rose 32% to Rs 8.93 bn, compared with Rs 6.77 bn in FY25.
Total income for FY26 stood at Rs 78.54 billion, down 2% from Rs 80.32 bn recorded in the previous financial year.
The board also declared a fourth interim dividend of 5% for FY26, equivalent to Re 0.05 per equity share with a face value of Re 1 each. The record date for the dividend is 26 May 2026, and the payment will be made on or before 18 June 2026.
JSW Cement Q4 FY26 Results
Shares of JSW Cement came into focus after the company reported its Q4 FY26 results.
Revenue from operations rose 10.8% to Rs 18.95 bn in Q4FY26, against Rs 17.09 bn reported in the year-ago quarter.
The company posted a net profit of Rs 3.71 bn in the March quarter, compared with Rs 0.95 bn in the corresponding period last year, registering a multifold increase of 985% year-on-year.
The board of directors has also recommended a dividend of Rs 0.50 per equity share, equivalent to 5% on the face value of Rs 10 each, for the financial year ended 31 March 2026.
Apollo Hospitals Q4 FY26 Results
Shares of Apollo Hospitals came into focus after the company reported its Q4 FY26 results.
Apollo Hospitals reported an 18.1% year-on-year rise in consolidated revenue from operations to Rs 66.06 billion in Q4FY26, compared with Rs 55.92 billion in the corresponding quarter last year.
Consolidated profit after tax (PAT) increased 35.6% to Rs 5.29 billion during the quarter, against Rs 3.90 billion reported in Q4FY25.
The company's EBITDA stood at Rs 10.10 billion in Q4FY26, registering a 31% year-on-year growth from Rs 7.70 billion in the year-ago period.
Separately, the board recommended a final dividend of Rs 10 per equity share for the financial year 2025-2026, subject to shareholder approval.
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