KS Smart Technologies Ltd

The headline equity benchmarks traded with strong gains in mid-afternoon trade, supported by positive global cues amid signs of easing geopolitical tensions. Investor sentiment improved following media reports that Iran's Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is open to negotiations through U.S. intermediary Steve Witkoff. Further boosting market confidence, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a temporary pause on potential strikes targeting Iran's energy infrastructure. Reflecting the improved risk appetite, the Nifty traded above the 23,000 mark ahead of the expiry of NSE derivative contract. Realty shares rebounded after witnessing selling pressure for three consecutive trading sessions. At 14:25 IST, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex zoomed 1472.16 points or 2.03% to 74,158.35. The Nifty 50 index soared 468.25 points or 2.08% to 22,980.90. The broader market outperformed the frontline indices. The BSE 150 MidCap Index rallied 2.63% and the BSE 250 SmallCap Index surged 2.33%. The market breadth was strong. On the BSE, 3,067 shares rose and 1,120 shares fell. A total of 186 shares were unchanged. The NSE's India VIX, a gauge of the market's expectation of volatility over the near term, dropped 6.73% to 24.93. US-Iran Warfare Global investors remain cautious as the Middle East conflict enters its fourth week. Despite both sides signaling de-escalation, concerns persist about energy security and global economic growth. Iranian foreign minister Abbas Aragchi reportedly told Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff that Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has given him approval to close the issue quickly if Tehran's conditions are met. Further, Donald Trump has said that based on the 'tenor and tone' of the ongoing discussions, he has instructed the US department of war to postpone any planned military strikes on Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure for five days. According to the chief of the International Energy Agency (IEA), nearly 40 energy assets 'severely damaged' in conflict; warns of 'worst' crisis. Buzzing index: The Nifty Realty index jumped 2.22% to 678.15. The index tumbled 9.22% in the past three trading sessions. Godrej Properties (up 3.49%), SignatureGlobal India (up 2.76%), Anant Raj (up 2.68%), Sobha (up 2.56%) and Prestige Estates Projects (up 2.44%) were the top gainers. Among the other gainers were Phoenix Mills (up 2.4%), Oberoi Realty (up 2.15%), Brigade Enterprises (up 1.94%), DLF (up 1.91%) and Lodha Developers (up 1%) surged. Numbers to Track: The yield on India's 10-year benchmark federal paper shed 0.20% to 6.825 compared with the previous session close of 6.839. In the foreign exchange market, the rupee edged lower against the dollar. The partially convertible rupee was hovering at 93.8250 compared with its close of 93.5300 during the previous trading session. MCX Gold futures for 2 April 2026 settlement jumped 0.17% to Rs 139,427. The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the greenback's value against a basket of currencies, was up 0.21% to 99.27. The United States 10-year bond yield advanced 0.37% to 4.351. In the commodities market, Brent crude for May 2026 settlement jumped $1.29 or 1.29% to $101.29 a barrel. Stock In Spotlight: KS Smart Technologies rallied 4% after the company secured a purchase order worth approximately Rs 4.38 crore from Kerala State Electronics Development Corporation. Birla Corporation added 3.27% after the company said that its wholly-owned subsidiary RCCPL has commissioned the third line of production at its Kundanganj unit, scaling up production capacity by 1.4 million tons.Powered by Capital Market - Live

KS Smart Technlogies has received a purchase order from Kerala State Electronics Development Corporation (KELTRON), a Government of Kerala Undertaking, aggregating to approximately Rs 4.38 crore (exclusive of applicable taxes). The said order entails a comprehensive execution mandate involving deployment of digital display infrastructure comprising 2,233 units across Anganwadi centres in the State of Tamil Nadu. While the scope includes supply of equipment, the engagement is structured as an end-to-end implementation, covering installation, testing, commissioning and operational readiness across multiple locations. Powered by Capital Market - Live

The order involves supplying and installing 2,233 LED Ultra HD televisions at Anganwadi centres in Tamil Nadu. The project falls under the Social Welfare and Nutritious Meal Programme Department. The company will handle installation, testing and commissioning. It will also provide support across locations. The project is expected to be completed by June 2026. KS Smart Technologies, formerly Soma Papers and Industries, offers services across areas such as virtual reality (VR)-based learning and IoT infrastructure. On a standalone basis, KS Smart Technologies reported a net loss of Rs 0.09 crore in Q3 December 2025, compared with a net profit of Rs 0.32 crore in Q3 December 2024. Net sales stood at Rs 0.01 crore during the quarter, while no sales were reported in the same period last year.Powered by Capital Market - Live

Soma Papers & Industries announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, KS Smart Solutions has been awarded a project valued at Rs 33.80 crore by Haryana State Electronics Development Corporation, a state government undertaking. The said assignment pertains to the deployment of 29,236 smartphones embedded with Poshan Tracking Software under the World Bank aided ICDS Project-III of the Social Welfare and Nutritious Meal Programme Department, Government of Tamil Nadu.Powered by Capital Market - Live

Soma Papers & Industries announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, KS Smart Solutions, has been awarded a project valued at appx. Rs 33.80 crore by Haryana State Electronics Development Corporation, a State Government undertaking. The said assignment pertains to the deployment of 29,236 smartphones embedded with Poshan Tracking Software under the World Bank aided ICDS Project-III of the Social Welfare and Nutritious Meal Programme Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. Powered by Capital Market - Live

Net loss of Soma Papers & Industries reported to Rs 0.09 crore in the quarter ended December 2025 as against net profit of Rs 0.32 crore during the previous quarter ended December 2024. Sales reported to Rs 0.01 crore in the quarter ended December 2025. There were no Sales reported during the previous quarter ended December 2024. ParticularsQuarter EndedDec. 2025Dec. 2024% Var. Sales0.010 0 OPM %-900.000 - PBDT-0.090.32 PL PBT-0.090.32 PL NP-0.090.32 PL Powered by Capital Market - Live

Soma Papers & Industries will hold a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company on 13 February 2026.Powered by Capital Market - Live

Soma Papers & Industries will hold a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company on 15 January 2026.Powered by Capital Market - Live

Soma Papers & Industries announced that an Extra Ordinary General Meeting (EGM) of the Company will be held on 21 January 2026.Powered by Capital Market - Live

The key equity benchmarks traded with moderate gains in mid-afternoon trade, buoyed by encouraging eight core industries data. Traders will closely monitoring rupee movement, FII activity, ongoing IPO activity, and global cues. The Nifty traded above the 26,200 level. IT shares declined after gaining over the past four consecutive trading sessions. At 14:25 IST, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex advanced 103.12 points or 0.12% to 85,670.60. The Nifty 50 index added 48 points or 0.18% to 26,220.30. In the broader market, the S&P BSE Mid-Cap index rose 0.10% and the S&P BSE Small-Cap index added 0.34%. The market breadth was weak. On the BSE, 2,292 shares rose and 1,803 shares fell. A total of 211 shares were unchanged. The NSE's India VIX, a gauge of the market's expectation of volatility over the near term, declined 1.80% to 9.50. Economy: The combined Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) increased by 1.8% (provisional) in November, 2025 as compared to the Index in November, 2024. The production of Cement, Steel, Fertilizer and Coal recorded positive growth in November, 2025. Coal production rose 2.1% in November 2025 compared with November 2024. Crude oil output declined 3.2% year-on-year, while natural gas production fell 2.5% during the same period. Petroleum refinery production also slipped 0.9% in November 2025 over a year ago. Steel production increased 6.1% year-on-year, cement output surged 14.5%, while electricity generation declined 2.2% in November 2025 compared with November 2024. Fertilizer production increased by 5.6% YoY in November 2025. Buzzing Index: The Nifty IT index declined 0.73% to 39,200.35. The Index rallied 3.75% in the past four consecutive trading sessions. Coforge (down 4.37%), Infosys (down 1.25%), Persistent Systems (down 1.12%), Oracle Financial Services Software (down 0.8%), Tata Consultancy Services (down 0.69%), Wipro (down 0.37%), Tech Mahindra (down 0.26%), LTIMindtree (down 0.14%) declined. Numbers to Track: The yield on India's 10-year benchmark federal paper rose 0.06% to 6.673 compared with previous session close of 6.669. In the foreign exchange market, the rupee edged lower against the dollar. The partially convertible rupee was hovering at 89.7350 compared with its close of 89.6700 during the previous trading session. MCX Gold futures for 5 February 2026 settlement advanced 1.22% to Rs 138,416. The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the greenback's value against a basket of currencies, was down 0.26% to 98.01. The United States 10-year bond yield declined 0.53% to 4.147. In the commodities market, Brent crude for February 2025 settlement fell 4 cents or 0.06% to $62.03 a barrel. Stocks in Spotlight: Soma Papers & Industries was locked in 5% upper circuit after the company announced that its subsidiary KS Smart Solutions has been awarded a project worth Rs 172.65 crore by the School Education Department, Government of Punjab. Vardhman Special Steels rose 0.48%. The company said that it has approved an investment of Rs 475 crore to set up a new Steel forging and machining manufacturing facility in Ludhiana. Belrise Industries surged 6.15% after the company announced a strategic agreement with Israel-based Plasan Sasa. In a regulatory filing, Belrise said it entered into an exclusive teaming and strategic agreement with Plasan Sasa on 18 December 2025. The agreement is valid for three years and will be subject to annual performance reviews based on mutually agreed key performance indicators.Powered by Capital Market - Live