Indian equity investors favored large-cap companies amidst market volatility in the first half of the year. Mid- and small-cap indices underperformed compared to the previous year. The Nifty Defence index rebounded due to rising Indo-Pak tensions, while the Nifty IT index was the top loser.
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