In the previous trading session, benchmark indices displayed cautious movement as investors remained attentive to global cues and ongoing quarterly earnings announcements.
Market participants are closely monitoring company-specific developments such as earnings performance, sales data and strategic updates, which are likely to drive stock-specific action in the near term.
Maruti Suzuki reported strong monthly sales for April, with total sales rising 33.3% year-on-year to 2.39 lakh units. Domestic sales increased by 31.4%, while exports surged 43.5%, indicating robust demand momentum across segments.
Aster DM Healthcare posted a strong quarterly performance, with profit rising 77.4% year-on-year to ₹140.2 crore. Revenue also grew 18.2%, reflecting steady operational performance in its healthcare services business.
IndiaMART reported a sharp decline in quarterly profit, which fell 72.2% year-on-year to ₹50.2 crore. Despite this, revenue increased 13.9%, though negative other income weighed on overall profitability. The company also recommended a dividend of ₹60 per share.
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RailTel delivered a solid earnings performance, with profit increasing 25% year-on-year to ₹141.8 crore. Revenue rose 27.6%, supported by strong execution in telecom and infrastructure projects.
ACC reported a significant decline in profit, which dropped 68.3% year-on-year to ₹238.3 crore. However, revenue grew 18%, indicating higher operational activity despite margin pressures.
Eveready Industries recorded a sharp rise in profit, which grew nearly 14-fold to ₹141.8 crore, aided by exceptional gains. Revenue also saw a modest increase of 9.4%.
Avenue Supermarts reported a 19.2% increase in profit to ₹656.6 crore, with revenue rising 18.9%. The company also announced a leadership change, with Hitesh Shah being re-designated as Chief Business Officer for Pharmacy and Food Services.
Several companies including Tata Technologies, Aarti Industries, Aditya Birla Capital, Ambuja Cements, Bharat Heavy Electricals, Exide Industries, Godrej Properties and Wockhardt are scheduled to release their quarterly earnings today, which may drive broader market sentiment.
Strong auto sales, mixed earnings outcomes and company-specific developments are expected to guide market direction. Investors will likely focus on earnings announcements and sectoral trends for near-term cues.
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Published on: May 4, 2026, 8:01 AM IST
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