Waaree Renewable Technologies shares surged 13.5% on April 17 after the company posted a 66% jump in net profit to ₹155.72 crore for Q1 FY26, with revenues climbing to ₹1,102.40 crore. The results signal sustained demand momentum in India's renewable energy equipment and services sector, where Waaree has positioned itself as a key domestic player. Higher revenues drove the profit expansion, suggesting operating leverage is materializing at scale rather than one-off gains. Investors will watch whether order book growth and margin trends hold through subsequent quarters, particularly as domestic solar capacity additions accelerate and competition among Indian EPC and module players intensifies.
The Indian government has launched an OFS to sell up to 6.5% of its LIC stake, opening for non-retail investors on August 4, 2026, at a floor price of Rs 382 per share, about 11% below Monday's close. The discounted offering is likely to pressure LIC shares in the near term as supply increases sharply.
More than a dozen major Indian companies including Bharti Airtel, ONGC, Pidilite, Nykaa, DLF, and Ather Energy report April-June 2026 earnings on August 4. Results span telecom, energy, consumer goods, real estate, and EV sectors, giving markets a broad read on corporate health mid-earnings season.
Amazon shares hit a new all-time high Monday, pushing its market cap above $3 trillion following a sustained post-earnings rally. The milestone places Amazon among the very few companies globally to reach this valuation, with investor focus on AWS and advertising growth driving the move.
Sensex Gains 500 Points as Oil Falls on Iran Talks
The Sensex rose around 500 points and the Nifty crossed 24,500 on Monday after Donald Trump announced talks with Iran, pushing oil prices lower. IndiGo, ITC, FMCG, and metals led the gains as cheaper crude eased cost and inflation concerns.