Global cues remained mixed as US futures gained while Asian and European markets traded cautiously. FIIs and DIIs remained net buyers. Crude oil prices surged amid supply concerns, while metals weakened. Several companies reported strong quarterly earnings, dividends, fundraising, and expansion plans, with key earnings from ONGC, Siemens, IRCTC, and others awaited today.
Global Market Futures (as of 06:40 AM IST)
US Market (Futures)
- Nasdaq: +0.84%
- Dow Jones: +0.56%
- S&P 500: +0.62%
European (Futures)
- Ftse 100: +0.29%
- Cac 40-: -0.36%
- Dax: -0.39%
Asian
- NIKKEI 225: -0.10%
- KOSPI: +2.68%
- TAIEX: +0.22%
- ASX 200: -0.60%
Gift Nifty: 24069.50 (-0.24%)
FII and DII Trading Activity May 25, 2026 in Cash Market Segment:
FIIs / FPIs: Net Buy of ₹821.75 crores
DIIs: Net Buy of ₹3856.88 crores
Key Results Today:
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation, Siemens, Brainbees Solutions Firstcry, AstraZeneca Pharma India, Carraro India, EIH, Finolex Industries, Gujarat Fluorochemicals, Gandhar Oil Refinery (India), General Insurance Corporation of India, Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation, JK Tyre & Industries, Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotels, Procter & Gamble Health, and Senco Gold will release their quarterly earnings today.
Commodity Market Updates:
International commodity markets traded mixed on Tuesday, with precious and base metals witnessing mild weakness, while energy prices extended gains. Gold prices slipped to 4,579.82, down 0.55%, while XAU/USD traded at 4,546.16, declining 0.52%, amid cautious investor sentiment and profit booking. Silver fell 1.27% to 77.405, and copper eased 0.44% to 6.4415, reflecting subdued industrial demand expectations. On the energy front, crude oil prices surged sharply, supported by supply concerns and stronger demand outlook. WTI crude advanced 1.68% to 91.83, while Brent crude rose 1.87% to 95.40. Natural gas also traded higher, gaining 0.59% to 3.061. Overall, commodity markets remained volatile amid global macroeconomic and geopolitical developments.
Key Corporate Updates:
Positive:
- Amara Raja Energy & Mobility: Reported March-quarter revenue from operations of ₹34.6 billion and net profit of ₹3.22 billion, while also declaring a dividend of ₹5.20 per share.
- Awfis Space Solutions: Reported strong March-quarter consolidated revenue from operations of ₹4.1 billion with consolidated net profit at ₹232.5 million.
- BEL: Secured a fresh order worth ₹6.08 billion, strengthening its defence order book visibility.
- Bhageria Industries: Commissioned a 7 MW solar PV plant in Maharashtra, supporting renewable energy integration and sustainability initiatives.
- Bhatia Communications & Retail (India): Reported March-quarter revenue from operations of ₹1.7 billion and profit of ₹45.5 million.
- Bombay Cycle and Motor Agency: Declared dividend of ₹5 per share for shareholders.
- Brigade Group: Signed a joint development agreement for an ₹8.50 billion premium residential project in Hyderabad, expanding its real estate pipeline.
- Caprihans India: Reported March-quarter consolidated revenue from operations of ₹1.83 billion and consolidated profit of ₹70.4 million.
- Container Corporation of India: Reported Q4 consolidated revenue from operations of ₹22.63 billion and consolidated net profit of ₹2.63 billion, while declaring a dividend of ₹1 per share.
- Cyient Semiconductors: Announced strategic financing partnership with Edelweiss at a USD 500 million equity valuation, highlighting growth prospects in semiconductor business.
- Dhunseri Tea & Industries: Declared dividend of ₹2 per share.
- Emerald Tyre Manufacturers: Reported March-quarter consolidated net sales from operations of ₹1.13 billion and net profit of ₹27.7 million, along with a dividend declaration of ₹1 per share.
- Fredun Pharmaceuticals: Announced bonus issue for shareholders.
- Hitachi Energy India: Reported March-quarter revenue from operations of ₹27.54 billion and profit of ₹3.3 billion, while declaring dividend of ₹8 per share.
- HMA Agro Industries: Reported March-quarter consolidated revenue from operations of ₹15.79 billion and consolidated net profit of ₹79.7 million.
- IFB Industries: Reported March-quarter consolidated revenue from operations of ₹14.98 billion and consolidated net profit of ₹426.7 million.
- Innova Captab: Reappointed Vinay Lohariwala as Managing Director.
- Insolation Energy: Reported March-quarter consolidated revenue from operations of ₹7.94 billion and consolidated net profit of ₹700.7 million.
- ITCONS E-Solutions: Secured a contract valued at ₹2.8 million.
- JSW Energy: Closed its Qualified Institutions Placement on May 25, 2026, and allocated shares at ₹525 per share.
- Kabra Jewels: Reported March-quarter total income from operations of ₹1.71 billion and net profit of ₹182.1 million.
- Kanoria Chemicals and Industries: Reported March-quarter consolidated revenue from operations of ₹3.04 billion and consolidated net profit of ₹316.2 million.
- Krsnaa Diagnostics: Reported March-quarter consolidated revenue from operations of ₹1.93 billion and consolidated net profit of ₹417.2 million, while declaring dividend of ₹2 per share.
- Lemon Tree Hotels: Signed a license agreement for a hotel project in Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, strengthening its hospitality footprint.
- Manglam Global Corporations: Acquired 100% stake in Shri Krishnam Industries for ₹6.3 million.
- Man Industries (India): Reported March-quarter consolidated revenue from operations of ₹11.57 billion and consolidated net profit of ₹508.5 million.
- Nesco: Reported March-quarter consolidated revenue from operations of ₹2.52 billion and consolidated net profit of ₹930.5 million, while declaring dividend of ₹7 per share.
- Nexome Capital Markets: Declared dividend of ₹50 per share and approved continuation of Kishor Shah as Managing Director beyond the age of 70.
- Nirlon: Reported March-quarter revenue from operations of ₹1.71 billion and PAT of ₹705.9 million, while declaring dividend of ₹15 per share.
- NLC India: Signed MoU with NPCIL for a nuclear power joint venture, enhancing long-term clean energy exposure.
- Orchid Pharma: Reported March-quarter consolidated revenue from operations of ₹2.38 billion and consolidated profit of ₹237.8 million.
- Pasupati Acrylon: Reported March-quarter revenue from operations of ₹2.45 billion and profit of ₹262.8 million, while approving expansion of ethanol plant capacity to 240 KL/day with investment of ₹250 million.
- Patel Retail: Reported March-quarter revenue from operations of ₹3.34 billion and profit of ₹99.8 million.
- Paytm: Approved EUR 9 million investment by PCTL into Paytm Europe Payments S.A to strengthen international operations.
- Persistent Systems: Announced strategic partnership with Kong to help enterprises securely move AI into production environments.
- Pine Labs: Reported Q4 consolidated revenue from operations of ₹7.01 billion and consolidated profit of ₹593.6 million.
- Pioneer Agro Extracts: Re-appointed Jagat Mohan Aggarwal as Chairman-cum-Managing Director for three years.
- POCL Enterprises: Reported March-quarter consolidated net sales from operations of ₹3.32 billion and consolidated net profit of ₹97 million.
- Rajputana Stainless: Reported March-quarter revenue from operations of ₹2.55 billion and profit of ₹131 million.
- Rail Vikas Nigam: Reported Q4 consolidated revenue from operations of ₹66.96 billion and consolidated net profit of ₹1.87 billion.
- Raymond: Approved fundraising plans and proposed issuance of warrants worth up to ₹3.31 billion.
- Rose Merc: To invest ₹180 million in ZCLUS India.
- Royal Orchid Hotels: Reported March-quarter consolidated revenue from operations of ₹1.13 billion and consolidated net profit of ₹79.4 million, while recommending final dividend of ₹2.50 per share.
- Sakthi Sugars: Reported March-quarter revenue from operations of ₹3.02 billion and PAT of ₹865 million.
- Sanstar: Board to consider fundraising through issue of equity shares or other securities.
- SEPC: Reported March-quarter consolidated revenue from operations of ₹2.74 billion and consolidated profit of ₹137.3 million.
- Shah Metacorp: Announced funding support of up to ₹250 million and acquisition of equity stake in Strike Eco Grid.
- Sigma Advanced Systems: Reported March-quarter revenue from operations of ₹1.06 billion and profit of ₹466.6 million.
- Southern Petrochemical Industries Corporation: Reported March-quarter consolidated revenue from operations of ₹5.84 billion and PAT of ₹294.9 million, while recommending dividend of ₹2 per share for FY2025-26.
- String Metaverse: Reported March-quarter consolidated revenue from operations of ₹3.59 billion and consolidated net profit of ₹352.4 million.
- Sudarshan Chemical Industries: Reported March-quarter consolidated revenue from operations of ₹27.9 billion and consolidated net profit of ₹787 million, while recommending final dividend of ₹5 per share.
- Suprajit Engineering: Reported March-quarter consolidated revenue from operations of ₹4.68 billion and consolidated profit of ₹659.9 million, while declaring dividend of ₹2 per share.
- Surya Lakshmi Cotton Mills: Reported March-quarter revenue from operations of ₹2.41 billion and profit from continuing operations of ₹8.3 million.
- Syschem (India): Reported March-quarter gross revenue from operations of ₹2.48 billion and profit of ₹17.4 million.
- Taparia Tools: Reported March-quarter revenue from operations of ₹2.67 billion and profit of ₹388.4 million, while recommending final dividend of ₹35 per share.
- Techno Electric & Engineering: Reported March-quarter consolidated revenue from operations of ₹10.1 billion and consolidated net profit of ₹1.15 billion, while declaring dividend of ₹7 per share.
- TVS Motor Company: Ranked No.1 globally for shareholder value creation in the durable consumer goods category by Wirtschaftswoche and Boston Consulting Group.
- TVS Supply Chain Solutions: Reported March-quarter consolidated revenue from operations of ₹30.32 billion and consolidated net profit of ₹175.5 million.
- Uniparts India: Reported March-quarter consolidated revenue from operations of ₹3.39 billion and consolidated profit of ₹511.5 million.
- Visa Chrome: Reported March-quarter consolidated revenue from operations of ₹1.71 billion and consolidated net profit of ₹10.82 billion.
Negative:
- Aditya Birla Fashion: Reported March-quarter consolidated revenue from operations of ₹19.9 billion, reflecting continued scale in operations despite reporting a consolidated net loss of ₹1.48 billion.
- Balaji Forge Industries: Amit Ashok Todkari resigned from the position of Chief Financial Officer.
- Chemplast Sanmar: Reported March-quarter consolidated revenue from operations of ₹12.56 billion, while posting consolidated loss after tax of ₹453.8 million.
- Healthcare Global Enterprises: Manish Mattoo relinquished additional charge as Interim CFO.
- Lykis: Nadir Dhrolia resigned from the position of Managing Director.
- Satia Industries: Announced temporary shutdown of Paper Machine-3 at its Rupana factory.
- Trident: Avneesh Barua resigned from the role of Chief Financial Officer.
- TruCap Finance: Vishal Miglani resigned as Interim CFO.
- Zuari Industries: Reported March-quarter consolidated revenue from operations of ₹2.84 billion and consolidated net loss of ₹310.1 million.
Neutral, Macro, Non-Corporate, Unlisted and Foreign Stocks
- 1) India Bond Auction: India will sell ₹280 billion worth of bonds via auction on May 29, including ₹110 billion of 7.43% 2076 bonds and ₹170 billion of 6.68% 2040 bonds.
- 2) India Finance Minister: Government is gathering representations regarding rupee depreciation and sovereign gold bonds for further review.
- 3) India Markets Regulator (SEBI): Proposed comprehensive framework for options contracts, including intraday introduction of strike prices aligned with market movements.
- 4) India PNG Rule: India barred piped natural gas customers from purchasing LPG cylinders with immediate effect.
- 5) India 10-Year Bond Yield: Benchmark government bond yield closed at 7.0270% against previous close of 7.0917%.
- 6) RBI: Issued governance amendment directions for urban and rural co-operative banks and final amendment norms on cooling-off period for directors.
- 7) RBI Q-SAFE: Reserve Bank of India to constitute an expert committee for Quantum Secure and Adaptive Financial Ecosystem initiative.
- 8) Trump on Iran: Donald Trump stated that any deal with Iran would either be meaningful and substantial or there would be no deal.
Bulk and Block Deals:
Premier Energies
Promoters Surenderpal Singh Saluja, Manjeet Kaur Saluja, Charandeep Singh Saluja, and Jasveen Kaur Saluja sold 2.39 crore equity shares, representing a 5.29% stake in Premier Energies, through a block deal valued at ₹2,290.58 crore. The shares were sold at ₹955 each. Following the transaction, promoter holding stood at 63.94% as of March 2026. Several domestic and global institutional investors participated in the purchase.
Global Health
HDFC Mutual Fund acquired 10 lakh shares, equivalent to a 0.37% stake, in Global Health from Sunil Sachdeva through a block deal worth ₹122.5 crore. The transaction was carried out at a price of ₹1,225 per share, reflecting continued institutional investor interest in the healthcare company.
IPO Listing
Teamtech Formwork Solutions (SME)
On-going IPO:
Last Date 26-May
M R Maniveni Foods Ltd (BSE SME)
Last Date 27-May
Harikanta Overseas Ltd
Last Date 29-May
SMR Jewels Ltd (BSE SME)
Rajnandini Fashion India Ltd (BSE SME)
Upcoming IPO:
NIL
Securities Trading Ex-Dividend on May 26, 2026
Dhampur Sugar Mills Ltd, GPT Infraprojects Ltd, Hatsun Agro Product Ltd, IRB Infrastructure Developers Ltd
Securities Trading Ex-Bonus Issue on May 26, 2026
F Mec International Financial Services Ltd (1:10)
Securities Trading Ex-Stock Split on May 26, 2026
F Mec International Financial Services Ltd (From Rs.10 to Rs.2), IB Infotech Enterprises Ltd (From Rs.10 to Rs.1)
Securities Under F&O Ban on May 26, 2026
SAIL
Source: WOWNEWS24X7, Moneycontrol, Investing.com
