Shares of Bajaj Finance rose sharply on Thursday after the company reported robust financial results for the March 2026 quarter. The non-banking financial company (NBFC) posted a 22 percent year-on-year increase in consolidated profit after tax, reaching Rs 5,553 crore. The upbeat earnings triggered a positive market response, with the stock gaining nearly 5 percent on both the BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty 50 exchanges. The performance underscores the company’s strong fundamentals, sustained credit demand, and effective risk management in a competitive lending environment.