At the halfway mark of the earnings season, results from BSE 500 firms show a weak trend. Key sectors like banking and IT report rising stress and slowing growth. Despite robust monsoon hopes and government capex plans, economic recovery appears uneven, urging investors to shift focus to stock-specific opportunities.
Fall in provisions help ICICI Bank’s net profit in Q4 FY26
ICICI Bank’s net profit rose 9% to Rs 13,702 crore in March 2026, driven by stable loan growth and a significant drop in provisions. Total