March quarter results reveal mixed performance across sectors. Banking and IT experienced muted profit growth, while pharma demonstrated strong revenue and profit increases. Automobiles saw sales volume gains but margin pressures. Cement benefited from rural demand, but overall margins slightly decreased. Consumer sector showed growth, but short-term profitability is expected to remain subdued.
FIIs sold about Rs 11,000 crore worth Indian stocks in 2 days of US-Iran war
Foreign investors sold nearly Rs 11,000 crore in two March sessions amid escalating West Asia tensions, surging crude prices and currency volatility. DIIs offered support,