Indian equity indices closed nearly 1% lower on Friday, marking their fifth consecutive week of losses due to concerns over potential US tariffs on Indian exports. The NSE Nifty ended at 24,565.35, while the BSE Sensex closed at 80,599.91. Pharma stocks were among the top losers, with Sun Pharmaceutical Industries tumbling 4.5%. Foreign portfolio investors sold shares worth ₹3,366.
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