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NSE's closing auction skews MF NAVs, creates winners and losers

New buyers lose out, redeemers gain; fund houses expect anomaly to even out over time

NSE's closing auction skews MF NAVs, creates winners and losers
Updated On : 04 Aug 2026 | 11:19 PM IST

Adani Power promoter sells 12.48 cr shares for ₹2.6k cr; Adani Infra buys

A promoter group entity of Adani Power on Tuesday sold 12.48 crore shares of the company Adani Infra (India) Ltd for Rs 2,627 crore through open market transactions

Adani Power promoter sells 12.48 cr shares for ₹2.6k cr; Adani Infra buys
Updated On : 04 Aug 2026 | 11:19 PM IST

Closing auction sparks divergence in benchmark indices for second day

Thin liquidity and institutional orders during the Closing Auction Session continued to widen the gap between the Sensex and Nifty, raising concerns over price discovery

Closing auction sparks divergence in benchmark indices for second day
Updated On : 04 Aug 2026 | 11:09 PM IST

Paytm, Meesho witness major block deals; funds emerge key buyers

SAIF Partners, Elevation Capital and Peak XV Partners sold stakes in Paytm and Meesho, while institutional investors including NPS Trust and mutual funds emerged as buyers

Paytm, Meesho witness major block deals; funds emerge key buyers
Updated On : 04 Aug 2026 | 10:59 PM IST

Eternal leads food delivery and qcom, but Swiggy shows signs of catching up

Eternal leads on market share, profitability and scale, but Swiggy's faster Ebitda growth, improving retention and product innovation could support a valuation re-rating

Eternal leads food delivery and qcom, but Swiggy shows signs of catching up
Updated On : 04 Aug 2026 | 10:40 PM IST

LIC's OFS oversubscribed 3.32 times; govt uses 4% greenshoe option

Shares tumbled nearly 9% on Tuesday even as bids worth over Rs 36k cr recd; settle at an over two-month low

LIC's OFS oversubscribed 3.32 times; govt uses 4% greenshoe option
Updated On : 04 Aug 2026 | 10:34 PM IST

Closing auction session: What changed, how it works & why it matters

The NSE's new Closing Auction Session replaces the old closing-price mechanism for F&O stocks. Here's how it works, why it was introduced and what it means

Closing auction session: What changed, how it works & why it matters
Updated On : 04 Aug 2026 | 10:31 PM IST

UPL stays on growth path despite geopolitical risks, demand uncertainty

Revenue and operating profit rose for the seventh straight quarter, but investors remain focused on management changes, volume recovery, Advanta listing and restructuring.

UPL stays on growth path despite geopolitical risks, demand uncertainty
Updated On : 04 Aug 2026 | 10:18 PM IST

Institutional investors oversubscribe LIC OFS, put in ₹36,400 cr bids

Institutional investors on Tuesday over-subscribed the government's 6.5 per cent share sale offer in Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) by putting in bids worth Rs 36,400 crore.

Institutional investors oversubscribe LIC OFS, put in ₹36,400 cr bids
Updated On : 04 Aug 2026 | 6:22 PM IST

Stock Market Close: Sensex declines 210 pts, Nifty ends at 24,615 ahead of RBI rate decision

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Tuesday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap fell 0.29 per cent, while the Nifty SmallCap rose 0.23 per cent

Stock Market Close: Sensex declines 210 pts, Nifty ends at 24,615 ahead of RBI rate decision
Updated On : 04 Aug 2026 | 4:02 PM IST

Morepen Labs spurts 20% to hit new 52-week high as Q1 profit zooms 394%

Morepen Laboratories today announced that its PAT surged by 394 per cent Y-o-Y to ₹56.35 crore in the June quarter, supported by better operating leverage and improved performance on API front.

Morepen Labs spurts 20% to hit new 52-week high as Q1 profit zooms 394%
Updated On : 04 Aug 2026 | 3:23 PM IST

HDFC group stocks slip up to 4%; HDFC Life sinks to two-year low

Thus far in the calendar year 2026, HDFC Life's stock price tanked 29 per cent.

HDFC group stocks slip up to 4%; HDFC Life sinks to two-year low
Updated On : 04 Aug 2026 | 3:12 PM IST

Greaves Cotton share price tumbles 14% after Q1 results

The firm's consolidated revenue for Q1FY27 stood at ₹974 crore, up 31 per cent Y-o-Y, meanwhile Ebitda stood at ₹56 crore.

Greaves Cotton share price tumbles 14% after Q1 results
Updated On : 04 Aug 2026 | 3:09 PM IST

United Foodbrands hits 5% upper circuit as firm swings to profit in Q1

United Foodbrands swung to profit in the June quarter as it reported ₹3 crore profit compared to a net loss of ₹16.4 crore in the year-ago period.

United Foodbrands hits 5% upper circuit as firm swings to profit in Q1
Updated On : 04 Aug 2026 | 2:35 PM IST

UPL plunges 7% as Q1 results disappoint investors; analysts mixed on stock

UPL share price hit the day's low of ₹583.65 on the BSE, down 6.6 per cent from the last close of ₹625. So far in 2026, the stock has lost 27 per cent while it is down 17 per cent in a year.

UPL plunges 7% as Q1 results disappoint investors; analysts mixed on stock
Updated On : 04 Aug 2026 | 2:13 PM IST

Institutional investors subscribe 66% of LIC shares till afternoon trade

The government is offering over 284.6 million shares in Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) to institutional buyers at a floor price of ₹382 a piece

Institutional investors subscribe 66% of LIC shares till afternoon trade
Updated On : 04 Aug 2026 | 1:40 PM IST

Dabur India share price dips 3%, nears 52-week low; here's why

According to reports, the food regulator FSSAI has prohibited Dabur India from selling many products such as honey, cow ghee, and edible oils using '100%' claims; BSE seeks clarification.

Dabur India share price dips 3%, nears 52-week low; here's why
Updated On : 04 Aug 2026 | 1:27 PM IST

Ardee Industries IPO gets thumbs up from brokerages; grey market trend firm

Ardee Industries IPO: Reasonable valuations, strong fundamentals, and growth prospects make analysts bullish on the public offer.

Ardee Industries IPO gets thumbs up from brokerages; grey market trend firm
Updated On : 04 Aug 2026 | 1:21 PM IST

Godfrey Phillips vs ITC vs VST: Should you buy cigarette stocks after Q1?

Over the past five sessions, Godfrey Phillips shares have surged more than 16 per cent, while VST Industries shares have gained 2 per cent. ITC, however, has remained unchanged.

Godfrey Phillips vs ITC vs VST: Should you buy cigarette stocks after Q1?
Updated On : 04 Aug 2026 | 1:13 PM IST

Breakout stock: Brokerage expects up to 14% upside in Religare Enterprises

Bajaj Broking in its high-conviction stock pick, recommended a 'Buy' rating on Religare Enterprises, citing a breakout on the weekly chart and above the falling trendline.

Breakout stock: Brokerage expects up to 14% upside in Religare Enterprises
Updated On : 04 Aug 2026 | 12:36 PM IST