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TCS earnings lift IT stocks as demand recovery hopes boost market mood

Better-than-expected Q2 earnings and attractive valuations boost IT stocks, even as AI headwinds and US labour curbs remain concerns

Nifty 50 earnings seen rising 24.7% in Q2, best growth in 12 quarters

Nifty 50 earnings seen rising 24.7% in Q2, best growth in 12 quarters

Kotak, IndusInd, Axis Bank shares jump on strong Q2 business updates

Lenders report strong credit and deposit growth aided by FCNR(B) inflows, though analysts flag concerns over CASA momentum

Steel sector eyes stronger quarters as demand and realisations improve

Low inventories, stronger seasonal demand and firm prices could support steel makers, though raw material costs and domestic supply-demand trends remain key monitorables

Cheaper, fresh-issue IPOs deliver stronger gains for investors who hold on

Low-P/E IPOs delivered strong post-listing gains, while expensive issues saw returns front-loaded at listing

Tracking the outliers: 10 stocks zoom ahead amid weak and volatile markets

Just about 38% of BSE 500 stocks have delivered positive returns in the past year

Rising competition, premium valuations likely to cap gains in Meesho

Meesho's asset-light value-commerce model, Valmo logistics network and growth potential are strengths, but rising competition and premium valuations pose risks

Voltas eyes growth over margins in near term, bets on market share gains

Voltas prioritises market share and absolute profit as high input costs weigh on margins, while betting on data centres and backward integration for growth

Gail outlook robust as strong Q1, subsidiary listing offer value upside

GAIL's strong Q1 performance, improving gas transmission volumes and petrochemical recovery point to a robust earnings outlook, while the proposed GAIL Gas listing could unlock additional value

Thursday's listings: 6 IPOs take the stage in record debut-day rush

Five of the six companies ended above their issue prices, led by Karamtara Engineering, as a record number of mainboard firms listed on the stock exchanges in a day

Omnia buy adds to Solar Inds' explosive growth, but valuations high

The $1.35 billion all-cash acquisition will expand Solar Industries' global explosives footprint, strengthen supply chains and add exposure to new international markets

Paytm stock soars to post-listing record, yet below IPO price

Paytm parent One97 Communications hit a post-listing record high of ₹1,807.5, while Granules India promoter Krishna Prasad Chigurupati offloaded a 6.95% stake for ₹1,501 crore in block deals

Distribution expansion, new products to drive HDFC AMC's growth

HDFC AMC is betting on wider distribution, new products and alternative investments to drive AUM growth, even as higher costs and margin pressure weigh on performance

NSE IPO shrinks as SBI, Bank of Baroda, MS Strategic trim their OFS size

Key selling shareholders have reduced the offer to 126.4 million shares from 148.9 million earlier; IPO is now expected to garner up to Rs 23,000 crore

Competition, input cost spike to keep Havells' margins under pressure

Rising competition in wires and cables, higher copper and aluminium prices and elevated advertising spending are expected to weigh on Havells India's margins

Rentomojo, Manipal Payment, Karamtara, and LCC Projects price IPOs

Four IPOs, including Rentomojo and Karamtara Engineering, will open on September 9, while ESDS Software surged 109% on debut and Apana Logistics prepares its SME issue

Ultravolt enters crowded field but demand likely to hold the wires

UltraTech's Ultravolt enters a growing wires and cables market with significant capacity, as investors track demand, pricing, margins and competitive intensity

Higher demand, e-auction premiums improve outlook for Coal India

Strong power demand, higher e-auction premiums and the proposed Mahanadi Coalfields IPO offer earnings and value-unlocking triggers despite modest Q1 results

Medium-term gains, valuations may limit downsides for Happiest Minds

Brokerages have a mixed outlook on the stock, with leadership transition a concern, while growth opportunities and reasonable valuations offer support

Sebi bars Trafiksol ITS, promoters from securities market for one year

Regulator imposes penalties totalling ₹1.05 crore over alleged lapses in the ₹44.87 crore SME IPO, including misleading disclosures and concealment of material facts