The S&P BSE Sensex opened with a decline of 69 points or 0.09% in early trade, according to reports from Dalal Street Investment Journal. Despite the overall market weakness, select stocks demonstrated strong performance following robust March quarter earnings announcements. The pre-opening session showed mixed market sentiment with some sectors showing resilience, though the benchmark index faced pressure throughout the trading session.
In the pre-opening session, metals emerged as the top performer with a 0.47% gain, followed by power sector which surged 0.17% and auto sector which increased 0.11%, as reported by Dalal Street Investment Journal. These sectoral gains provided some support to the overall market despite the benchmark index's negative opening, with power sector stocks continuing to show strength throughout the trading day.
Procter & Gamble Health Limited led the gainers with a surge of 6.69% to trade at ₹6,029.95 per share, according to Dalal Street Investment Journal. The company's strong performance was driven by impressive quarterly results, with quarterly sales rising 20% and profit after tax jumping 55% for the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2026. JK Tyre & Industries Limited gained 6.56% to trade at ₹419.95 and Finolex Industries Limited advanced 5.77% to trade at ₹188.75 per share, both companies announcing their Q4 FY26 results.
For the full fiscal year 2026, Procter & Gamble Health Limited's sales increased 16% and PAT grew 30% compared with the comparable 12-month period of the previous year, adjusted for the company's transition to an April–March financial year, as reported by Dalal Street Investment Journal. The company's strong annual performance contributed significantly to its market outperformance during the current trading session, with the stock maintaining its premium valuation despite broader market weakness.
