Bollywood celebrities and investor Ashish Kacholia await returns on their pre-IPO investments in Sri Lotus Developers, as the IPO opens at the same price as the 2024 private placement. The firm plans to raise ₹792 crore through the offering.

N Chandrasekaran earned ₹155.81 crore in FY25, up 15% YoY, cementing his spot as India s highest-paid executive. Despite a 24.3% profit drop at Tata Sons, his compensation included ₹140.7 crore in commission and ₹15.1 crore in salary and benefits.

SBI General Insurance posted 21.5% YoY topline growth in Q1 FY26, outperforming the industry’s 6.2%. Strong gains in motor, health, and PA segments boosted profit to ₹188 crore, with improved loss ratio and solvency showcasing financial strength.

Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) shares plummeted 10% following the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission s (CERC) decision to implement power market coupling, starting with the Day-Ahead Market (DAM) by January 2026. This move aims to unify price discovery across power exchanges, potentially impacting IEX s market operations and trade volumes.

Ed Yardeni suggests the stock market is optimistic about the US economy s resilience despite tariff-related uncertainty. He anticipates a potential 15% base tariff with the EU, impacting American businesses and consumers. While the US remains a favored investment, the rise of autonomous vehicles poses long-term challenges for the global auto sector, potentially reducing the need for individual car ownership.

Following Paytm s impressive Q1FY26 results, Jefferies, YES Securities, and Dolat Capital have increased their target prices, signaling strong confidence in the company s profitability. Analysts highlight Paytm s improving operating leverage, expanding financial services, and disciplined cost structure as key drivers for long-term growth. The first profitable quarter has further solidified positive outlooks.

Nestle Q1 Results: Nestle India s consolidated profit after tax decreased by 13.4% year-on-year, reaching Rs 647 crore. However, revenue from operations saw a 6% increase, totaling Rs 5,096 crore. Domestic sales grew by 5.5%, while export sales experienced a significant 16% rise. Total income for the quarter amounted to Rs 5,100 crore, a 5% increase.

Shares of Reliance Infrastructure and Reliance Power declined after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted searches at premises linked to Anil Ambani. The investigation revolves around an alleged Rs 3,000 crore loan fraud involving Yes Bank, with the ED suspecting money laundering and diversion of funds to shell companies.

PTC India shares jumped as CERC’s approval of market coupling is seen benefiting its Hindustan Power Exchange stake, while IEX tumbled on fears of losing pricing dominance. The new regime will centralise power price discovery, potentially reshaping India’s electricity trading landscape and impacting shareholder value.

Indian Energy Exchange shares faced restrictions. This happened after open interest crossed a limit. The National Stock Exchange imposed the ban. A regulatory order on power market coupling caused a sell-off. The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission approved market coupling. This decision impacts IEX s dominant market position. Investors are concerned about revenue and profitability. The F&O ban limits speculative trading.