Shares of Reliance Industries climbed as much as 5% in early trade on Friday, after the country's most valuable company topped quarterly profit estimates on strong demand in its retail and telecom units.

Reliance Industries shares rose nearly 5% on Friday, marking their best week in six months after the company exceeded quarterly profit estimates, driven by a rebound in its retail business. Indias most valuable company,

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Reliance Industries on Thursday reported a better-than-expected third-quarter profit, helped by strong performance across its energy, retail and digital services segments.