Elecon Engineering Company’s shares plunged 13.2% after reporting a 33% drop in Q3 FY26 net profit to Rs 72 crore, despite a marginal 4.3% revenue increase. The company cited order inflow delays and increased employee costs impacting EBITDA margins. However, management expressed confidence in future recovery due to healthy open orders and steady demand from key domestic and overseas industries.
US stocks today: Dow Jones drops over 500 points as Middle East tensions escalate
Wall Street closed lower as Middle East tensions and rising oil prices triggered inflation concerns and profit booking. Financials and tech stocks led declines, though