On Wednesday, 2291 stocks advanced, 1685 declined and 139 remained unchanged on Bombay Stock Exchange with advance decline ratio of 1.36 indicating a positive closing in the broader market, as foreign portfolio investors continues to remain positive. The trend of the major indices on Wednesday’s trading is given in the table below.
On NSE, 50 securities advanced and closed at a new 52-week high whereas 17 securities sank to close at their new 52-week lows. In sectoral indices all indices closed in green. Nifty Pharma, Nifty Auto and Nifty IT were among the biggest gainers.
Nazara Technologies (+0.27%) acquired UK-based PC and console game publisher Curve Games for Rs247 crore ($29.6 million). This strategic acquisition aims to bolster Nazara's global publishing capabilities and expand its portfolio within the interactive gaming and sports media sectors. Curve Games boasts a significant international presence, with over 100 million downloads across its published titles, including popular franchises like 'For the King' and 'Human Fall Flat'.
Laxmi Organic Industries (-3.24%) signed letter of intent with Hitachi Energy, plans to establish production of eco-efficient gas for high-voltage switchgear. This collaboration, set to commence commercial production next financial year, underscores Laxmi's commitment to supporting customer sustainability goals through its technological platforms
PCBL Chemical (-0.35%) announced the commencement of commercial production of polymer at Aquapharm Chemical Limited's Mahad facility. Aquapharm, now a material subsidiary of PCBL, strengthens the latter's foray into specialty chemicals. This move reinforces PCBL's strategy to diversify beyond its core carbon black business, targeting high-growth segments in water treatment and other industrial applications.
State Bank of India (SBI) (+0.18%) received board approval to raise up to $3 billion via senior unsecured notes during the FY25-26. This follows earlier fundraising efforts in 2024, where SBI garnered $1.2 billion through three foreign currency bond issues. The most recent of these was a $500 million issuance of five-year senior unsecured fixed-rate notes in November 2024, carrying a 5.125% semi-annual coupon.
In Q4FY24-25, Globus Spirits (-4.01%) sales increased by 11% y-o-y to Rs655 crore, while operating profit increased by 97% y-o-y to Rs38.8 crore and Net profit increased by 6025% y-o-y to Rs4.90 crore.
In Q4FY24-25, Jupiter Wagons (+1.64%) sales fell by 10% y-o-y to Rs1,002 crore, while operating profit fell 2% y-o-y to Rs145 crore and net profit was down by 7% y-o-y to Rs97.3 crore.
In Q4FY24-25, Amber Enterprises (+2.59%) sales rose 34% y-o-y to Rs3,754 crore, while operating profit rose 28% y-o-y to Rs282 crore and net profit was up by 23% y-o-y to Rs118 crore.
In Q4FY24-25, Premier Energies (+1.41%) sales increased by 44% y-o-y to Rs1,621 crore, while operating profit jumped by 186% y-o-y to Rs528 crore and net profit by 167% y-o-y to Rs278 crore.
In Q4FY24-25, Data Patterns (+3.97%) sales increased by 117% y-o-y to Rs396 crore, while operating profit increased by 61% y-o-y to Rs149 crore and Net profit increased by 60% y-o-y to Rs114 crore.
In Q4FY24-25, Zen Technologies (-1.03%) sales increased by 130% y-o-y to Rs325 crore, while operating profit increased by 174% y-o-y to Rs138 crore and Net profit increased by 203% y-o-y to Rs114 crore.
In Q4FY24-25, Banco Products (+11.20%) sales increased by 21% y-o-y to Rs875 crore, while operating profit increased by 88% y-o-y to Rs214 crore and Net profit increased by 125% y-o-y to Rs154 crore.
In Q4FY24-25, ASM Technologies (-1.68%) sales increased by 157% y-o-y to Rs115 crore, while operating profit increased by 2169% y-o-y to Rs25.4 crore and Net profit increased by 551% y-o-y to Rs15.4 crore.
In Q4FY24-25, Honda India Power Products (+9.95%) sales increased by 16% y-o-y to Rs269 crore, while operating profit increased by 315% y-o-y to Rs43.4 crore and Net profit increased by 183% y-o-y to Rs36.2 crore.
In Q4FY24-25, Bharat Electronics (BEL) sales increased by 7% y-o-y to Rs9,150 crore, while operating profit increased by 23% y-o-y to Rs2,816 crore and Net profit increased by 18% y-o-y to Rs2,127 crore.
In Q4FY24-25, Dixon Technologies (-5.76%) sales increased by 121% y-o-y to Rs10,293 crore, while operating profit increased by 143% y-o-y to Rs443 crore and Net profit increased by 138% y-o-y to Rs465 crore.
In Q4FY24-25, ACME Solar Holdings (+2.58%) sales increased by 65% y-o-y to Rs487 crore, while operating profit increased by 117% y-o-y to Rs436 crore and Net profit increased by 981% y-o-y to Rs122 crore.
In Q4FY24-25, Whirlpool India sales increased by 16% y-o-y to Rs2,005 crore, while operating profit increased by 27% y-o-y to Rs183 crore and Net profit increased by 26% y-o-y to Rs119 crore.
In Q4FY24-25, Cosmo First (-2.50%) sales increased by 16% y-o-y to Rs746 crore, while operating profit increased by 59% y-o-y to Rs70.3 crore and Net profit increased by 76% y-o-y to Rs27.1 crore.
In Q4FY24-25, Marksans Pharma (+5.67%) sales increased by 27% y-o-y to Rs708 crore, while operating profit increased by 15% y-o-y to Rs126 crore and Net profit increased by 17% y-o-y to Rs90.7 crore.
In Q4FY24-25, DLF (+2.87%) sales increased by 46% y-o-y to Rs3,128 crore, while operating profit increased by 30% y-o-y to Rs978 crore and Net profit increased by 39% y-o-y to Rs1,282 crore.
In Q4FY24-25, Carysil (+5.27%) sales increased by 7% y-o-y to Rs204 crore, while operating profit increased by 1% y-o-y to Rs34.9 crore and Net profit increased by 20% y-o-y to Rs18.8 crore.
In Q4FY24-25, Sequent Scientific (+5.51%) sales increased by 11% y-o-y to Rs402 crore, while operating profit increased by 43% y-o-y to Rs46.2 crore and Net profit increased by 271% y-o-y to Rs10.4 crore.
In Q4FY24-25, Max Healthcare (-1.94%) sales increased by 34% y-o-y to Rs1,910 crore, while operating profit increased by 34% y-o-y to Rs512 crore and Net profit increased by 27% y-o-y to Rs319 crore.
In Q4FY24-25, Solar Industries (+5.21%) sales increased by 35% y-o-y to Rs2,167 crore, while operating profit increased by 52% y-o-y to Rs537 crore and Net profit increased by 37% y-o-y to Rs346 crore.
In Q4FY24-25, Aster DM Healthcare (-4.84%) sales increased by 3% y-o-y to Rs1,000 crore, while operating profit increased by 16% y-o-y to Rs182 crore and Net profit increased by 136% y-o-y to Rs85.5 crore.
This data is not the normal buy/sell of the secondary market. It includes direct deals of FIIs and DIIs in many newly listed stocks which recently got unlocked.
The top gainers and top losers of the major indices are given in the table below:
The closing values of the major Asian indices are given in the table below:
