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Indices post longest losing streak in more than 6 months amid crude worries
Sensex and Nifty fell for a fifth straight session as elevated crude prices, the Middle East conflict and FPI selling weighed on investor sentiment
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Laurus Labs stock jumps 2%, hits new high on 125% surge in Q1 profit
Laurus Labs on Friday reported a 124.7% YoY surge in Q1 consolidated net profit at ₹361.99 crore, backed by 28.8% growth in total income. The stock has nearly doubled in the last one year.
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Markets fall for fourth session as higher crude prices, FPI selling weigh
Benchmark indices extended losses as rising crude oil prices and sustained foreign portfolio investor selling offset domestic institutional buying and weighed on sentiment
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Markets fall for third day as crude surge dents investor sentiment
Sensex lost 715 points and the Nifty slipped below 24,000 as rising crude prices, tariff concerns and geopolitical tensions triggered broad-based selling
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Exchanges gear up for new closing auction mechanism from August 3
Mock trading is under way as exchanges prepare for the phased rollout of the closing auction session to determine closing prices for derivative-linked stocks
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IndiGo Q1 Preview: Will fare hike help drive PAT amid fuel cost spike?
To mitigate the impact of higher aviation turbine fuel (ATF), IndiGo has raised airfares, but analysts believe it will not be enough to stem the Q1 profit fall.
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Hong Kong traders cling to lunch break as exchange seeks to scrap it
A preliminary proposal by the city's exchange to scrap the midday break and extend trading hours has drawn criticism, particularly from local firms
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SBI Funds Management ends debut session at 6.3% premium to issue price
India's largest asset manager by QAAUM ended its market debut at a modest premium, below market expectations, after its Rs 9,813 crore IPO was subscribed 41.6 times
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Sebi asks depositories to put in place operational framework by Aug 1
The framework will also lay down operational modalities for permitting promoters to tender shares in buybacks conducted through the tender offer route
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Q1 results preview: Higher costs may squeeze margin of auto companies
OEM revenue is expected to rise 22-29 per cent in Q1FY27, led by strong vehicle demand, exports and premiumisation, while higher input and freight costs are likely to squeeze margins
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SPML Infra promoters to infuse over ₹177 crore; Vijay Kedia ups stake
The company has also raised around Rs 5.75 crore from non-promoter entities through a preferential issue and converted debt of Rs 7.16 crore from NARCL into equity
Absolute Projects, Jindal Supreme secure Sebi's nod to float IPOs
Funds will be used to modernise Manufacturing Facility I, procure machinery for Manufacturing Facility II, and secure equipment for Power EPC projects
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Equities fairly valued, expect avg 5-7% real returns in 3-5 years: Gunwani
Bandhan AMC CIO Manish Gunwani says India's macro fundamentals remain strong, with financials, insurance and real estate best placed to drive FY27 earnings growth
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Q1 earnings, West Asia tensions, oil likely to drive markets this week
Quarterly results, geopolitical developments in West Asia, crude oil prices, monsoon progress and foreign investor activity are expected to drive market sentiment this week
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NSE stock draws rare 'sell' rating ahead of long-awaited IPO debut
Dolat Capital initiated coverage of the National Stock Exchange with a 'sell' recommendation, citing regulatory headwinds and high valuations ahead of the bourse's planned IPO
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Asian shares fall; Nikkei plunges nearly 6% amid AI selloff, West Asia war
Heavy selling in AI-related shares and escalating conflict in West Asia pushed Asian markets lower while lifting oil prices
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HDFC Bank Q1 preview: PAT may rise 9% on strong loan growth; NIMs seen flat
HDFC Bank Q1 result preview: Q1 could be a mixed quarter for the lender, with analysts expecting flat NIMs. Asset quality is likely to remain steady, while loan growth may stay in double digits
 "HDFC Bank Q1 preview: PAT may rise 9% on strong loan growth; NIMs seen flat")
El Niño years: Tractor sales lag; 2-wheelers & FMCG hold up, finds study
Tractor sales, the JM Financial study said, were most sensitive to El Nino conditions, recording weaker sales growth during the La Niña period, which is associated with excess rainfall.
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Block deals, QIPs drove mutual funds' equity investments in June
Adani Enterprises, JSW Infra attract highest MF investments
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Will Nifty test 23,800 or jump back to 24,500? Tech analysts decode charts
Technical analysts believe that the Nifty is showing mixed signals on the short-term chart amid the renewed US-Iran war worries and high oil prices. Here are the key levels to watch out for.
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