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In an industry-first initiative, Mahindra & Mahindra is launching a one-time Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) for about 23,000 employees, including factory floor workers, as a reward for their contribution to the company s growth journey, Group CEO & MD Anish Shah said.

In Q1 FY26, 15 healthcare firms with over ₹3,000 crore market cap posted over 10% YoY growth in both sales and profit. Ten of these stocks have delivered double-digit returns, highlighting investor optimism despite mixed stock performances within the group.

DLF and GIC joint venture firm DCCDL s net profit rose 26 per cent to Rs 593 crore during the June quarter on the back of higher income from rent-yielding commercial properties.

Luxury housing sales in Delhi-NCR have risen by 9 per cent in the first half of 2025 (H1 2025) compared to the same period previous year (H1 2024), a new report said on Wednesday.

India’s benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended lower on Wednesday, dragged down by rate-sensitive stocks, after the Reserve Bank of India held key interest rates and stuck to a ‘neutral’ policy stance.

Sify Infinit Spaces Ltd., backed by Kotak Private Equity Group, is preparing to file for an IPO with the Indian regulator, potentially raising $500 million. The data-center unit aims to capitalize on the rising demand fueled by AI expansion, valuing the company at approximately $3 billion. Kotak Mahindra Capital Co.

The Indian rupee edged higher on Wednesday, helped by the central bank keeping its key rate steady, though impending higher tariffs on shipments to the United States are likely to keep the currency under pressure.

Power Finance Corporation reported a 25% YoY rise in Q1 FY26 net profit to ₹8,981 crore, with revenue up 15.5%. It also announced a ₹3.70 interim dividend. Strong margins and healthy asset quality supported performance, despite a 10% rise in expenses.

LIC is expected to report a 42% QoQ rise in Q1 profit, with a modest 5% YoY growth. APE and VNB projections vary across brokerages, reflecting mixed business trends. NBP may grow 10% YoY. Analysts cite investment income decline and business mix shifts as key performance drivers.

Capital markets regulator Sebi has given its nod to five initial public offerings (IPOs) this week, clearing the way for companies across diverse sectors to tap public markets.