Indian equity benchmarks closed slightly lower on Thursday, influenced by global cues and profit booking in select sectors. The BSE Sensex declined 114 points to 77,844.52, while the NSE Nifty50 shed 4.30 points, ending at 24,326.65. As markets open on Friday, May 8, 2026, several key companies are expected to be in focus due to significant corporate announcements and quarterly financial results.
Lenskart Solutions
Eyewear retailer Lenskart Solutions is reportedly anticipating a large block deal. Existing investors are looking to sell approximately 7.2 crore shares, valued at around Rs 3,293.6 crore. The proposed deal price is Rs 470 per share, representing a 3.6 percent discount from its last closing price. Media reports suggest that Birdseye View Holding, TR Capital Mauritius, ABG Capital, and Kariba Holdings are among the exiting investors.
Britannia Industries
The biscuit manufacturing giant, Britannia Industries, announced a robust performance for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. The company reported a 21.1 percent year-on-year (YoY) surge in net profit to Rs 678 crore. Revenue from operations also increased by 6.5 percent YoY, reaching Rs 4,719 crore. EBITDA grew 5.9 percent YoY to Rs 853 crore, with margins holding steady at 18.1 percent. Britannia declared a dividend of Rs 90.5 per share.
BSE
Leading stock exchange BSE recorded an impressive financial quarter for March 2026. Its net profit soared by 88 percent YoY to Rs 2,487 crore. Revenue from operations saw a 63 percent YoY increase, reaching Rs 4,834 crore. EBITDA more than doubled, hitting Rs 3,079 crore, and margins significantly improved to 64 percent. BSE also announced a dividend of Rs 10 per share.
Lupin
Pharmaceutical major Lupin reported strong results for the March 2025 quarter. The company's net profit jumped by 89 percent YoY to Rs 1,460 crore, while revenue climbed 31.9 percent YoY to Rs 7,475 crore. EBITDA surged 88.1 percent YoY to Rs 2,486 crore, and margins sharply improved to 33.3 percent. Lupin declared a dividend of Rs 18 per share.
Dabur India
FMCG leader Dabur India saw its bottomline grow by 15.8 percent YoY to Rs 362 crore for the March 2026 quarter. Revenue increased 7.4 percent YoY to Rs 3,038 crore. EBITDA was up 8 percent YoY to Rs 461.2 crore, with margins rising to 15.6 percent for the quarter.
MRF
Tyre manufacturer MRF reported a significant increase in its net profit, which jumped by 36.7 percent to Rs 680 crore for the March 2026 quarter. Revenue rose 13.9 percent YoY to Rs 7,908 crore. EBITDA increased 21.1 percent to Rs 1,263 crore, with margins improving to 16 percent. The company announced a final dividend of Rs 229 per share.
Pidilite Industries
Adhesive maker Pidilite Industries reported a 36.6 percent YoY fall in net profit to Rs 584.2 crore for the first quarter of 2026. However, revenue increased 14.1 percent YoY to Rs 3,583.4 crore. EBITDA rose 31.7 percent YoY to Rs 833 crore, and margins improved to 23.2 percent. The board announced a dividend of Rs 11.5 per share.
PNC Infratech
Infrastructure firm PNC Infratech has emerged as the L1 (lowest) bidder for an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) project awarded by the Lucknow Development Authority. The quoted price for the project is Rs 194.40 crore.