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Astratinvest, an alternative investment fund (AIF), on Tuesday launched Quant Long Short Fund and aims to raise Rs 400 crore in 12 months.

National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) on Tuesday reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 90 crore in Q1 which was up 15% YoY compared to Rs 78 crore reported in the year ago period.

Suzlon Energy reported a 7% YoY rise in Q1FY26 net profit to Rs 324 crore, with revenue up 55% and record deliveries. Strong order growth, domestic demand, and export potential bolster its clean energy outlook.

Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd reported a 3.7% YoY decline in consolidated Q1FY26 net profit to Rs 1,383.77 crore, despite an 10.8% surge in revenue to Rs 4,819.01 crore. Quarterly profits fell sharply 65.2% sequentially.

Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath praised SEBI’s UDiFF initiative, which unified data exchange formats across market entities, cutting technical complexity, improving efficiency, and significantly benefiting retail investors through faster processes and reduced operational risk.

Retail investors boosted stakes in 87 large-cap stocks in Q1 FY26, with 11 surging up to 183%, including 5 multibaggers.

Indian benchmark indices ended in the red in a volatile Tuesday session though managing to recover from the day s low. Banks turned out to be the main spoilers led by heavyweights HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank.

India s market regulator has rejected Anil Ambani s plea to settle charges related to investments in Yes Bank, potentially leading to a Rs 1,828 crore penalty. SEBI alleges Ambani influenced Reliance Mutual Fund s investment in Yes Bank s bonds in exchange for loans to his group companies. The regulator s rejection cites a significant loss of investor wealth and market impact.

Indian Hotels Company Limited is prioritizing the midscale segment, led by Ginger, aiming for over 250 hotels. IHCL plans significant capital expenditure in the coming years. Qmin s success complements Ginger, while Amã Stays shows growth. Acquisition strategies focus on scaling up and rebranding opportunities. The hospitality sector is expected to grow, with demand outpacing supply.

The Indian rupee was largely unchanged on Tuesday with traders in "wait and watch" mode awaiting the release of key inflation data in the U.S. and India later in the day, which could provide clues on the interest rate trajectories in the two economies.