Network18 Media & Investments Ltd reported a consolidated net loss of Rs 29.09 crore for the March quarter, with revenue from operations at Rs 561.32 crore. The results are incomparable to the previous year due to Viacom18 s merger with Star India. Despite a challenging advertising environment, the news business demonstrated resilience, driven by its leading market position.

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Despite recession fears, Indian markets rebounded strongly, with the Nifty and Sensex closing near weekly highs. Realty, banking, and financials led the gains, supported by bullish technical indicators. Analyst Sudeep Shah anticipates further upside for Nifty and Bank Nifty, driven by positive FII activity and strong sectoral performance in private and PSU banks.

Sify Technologies reported a net loss of Rs 57.8 crore for the March 2025 quarter, contrasting with a profit of Rs 8.9 crore the previous year. The full financial year saw a net loss of Rs 78.5 crore, against a prior profit of Rs 16.8 crore. Revenue increased to Rs 3,988.6 crore, with network services and data centers contributing significantly.

ICICI Bank, India’s second largest private lender, today declared an 18% year-on-year (YoY) surge in its Q4FY25 PAT, which stood at Rs 12,630 crore at the end of the quarter, while its net interest income (NII) rose 11% YoY to Rs 21,193 crore in the same time period.

HDFC Bank announced a dividend of Rs 22 per share for eligible shareholders, setting June 27, 2025, as the record date. The bank s Q4 results for FY25 revealed a 6.7% YoY increase in net profit, reaching Rs 17,616 crore, alongside a 10.3% YoY rise in net interest income to Rs 32,070 crore.

Indian stock markets are experiencing a powerful rally, with the Sensex and Nifty surging past resistance levels. Experts cite positive macro factors like falling inflation, supportive monetary policy, and increased government spending. FII inflows have returned, strengthening the rupee. While caution is advised due to upcoming earnings and global uncertainties, the overall outlook remains bullish, particularly for domestic-focused sectors.

Sujan Hajra from Anand Rathi Group remains optimistic about India s growth and equity market, anticipating 12-13% annualised returns from large-cap equities. Despite global volatility and tariff tensions, India s resilient macro fundamentals and reasonable valuations support this outlook. He suggests overweighting financials and IT, while underweighting automobiles and FMCG, advocating for a balanced portfolio with fixed income for stability.

Chirag Muni discusses global macro trends, including US tariffs and their limited impact on India. He highlights the potential for 10–11% Nifty growth in the next year, with 13–14% returns achievable through mutual funds and balanced asset allocation.