MRPL shares rose 6.4% on earnings recovery hopes despite a Q1 loss due to shutdowns and weak margins. Yes Securities retained a ‘buy’ with a Rs 180 target. Strong Q2 outlook, discounted Russian crude, and future petrochemicals expansion support long-term growth, while an HPCL merger appears unlikely before FY27.

Kesar Enterprises shares: The agenda includes a proposed hike in authorised capital, a stock split, and a reclassification of the authorised share capital. The board will also consider related amendments to the Capital Clause in the Memorandum of Association.

Bajaj Finance is expected to post steady Q1 numbers, with PAT likely rising up to 19.5% YoY and NII seen jumping up to 24%. Analysts will track AUM growth, asset quality, credit costs, digital progress, margin trends, and FY26 guidance commentary.

Mahindra Holidays and Resorts India reported a 33.6% surge in first-quarter profit on Wednesday, underpinned by robust domestic sales.

Vijay Kedia appears to have exited Tejas Networks after a stellar 975% return in five years, as his name is missing from the latest BSE shareholding data. The exit aligns with weak Q1FY26 results, where the company reported a sharp drop in revenue and a net loss of Rs 194 crore.

Ace investor Mukul Agrawal s portfolio sees new additions. He picks up shares in real estate, banking, chemicals, energy, and healthcare sectors. Key buys include Valor Estate and Jammu & Kashmir Bank. Agrawal also invests in Sarda Energy & Minerals and Wendt. Tatva Chintan Pharma and Yatharth Hospital also feature in his new acquisitions.

Bitcoin held steady above $118,000 amid mixed signals from ETF flows and altcoin volatility. BNB hit a record high, while Ethereum slipped. Analysts flagged consolidation and possible support at $117K. Regulatory updates, institutional activity, and memecoin buzz continue to influence market sentiment despite signs of slowing momentum.

NBFC player Laxmi India Finance Ltd on Wednesday fixed a price band of Rs 150-158 per share for its upcoming Rs 254-crore initial public offering (IPO).

Crude oil futures remained range-bound on Wednesday amid weak global cues, trade tensions, and soft demand outlook. Analysts expect a bearish trend to persist despite temporary spikes, with MCX prices likely to stay within the ₹5,500–₹5,800 band