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Mcap of 9 most valued firms jumps ₹2.51 trn, Bajaj Finance biggest winner

Reliance Industries, Bharti Airtel, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, State Bank of India, TCS, Bajaj Finance, Larsen & Toubro, and Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) were the gainers from the top-10 pack

Mcap of 9 most valued firms jumps ₹2.51 trn, Bajaj Finance biggest winner
Updated On : 02 Aug 2026 | 11:20 AM IST

FPIs reverse 4-month selling trend with ₹20,200 crore inflow in July

The latest inflow marks reversal from the preceding months, when FPIs withdrew ₹49,340 crore in June, ₹32,963 crore in May, ₹60,847 crore in April and a massive ₹1.17 trillion in March

FPIs reverse 4-month selling trend with ₹20,200 crore inflow in July
Updated On : 02 Aug 2026 | 11:00 AM IST

Zepto seals pre-IPO fundraise, defers listing to focus on execution

The company stated that the fresh financing will add to its existing cash reserve of Rs 5,681 crore. As of March 31, 2026, the firm reported having zero debt.

Zepto seals pre-IPO fundraise, defers listing to focus on execution
Updated On : 01 Aug 2026 | 9:00 PM IST

Global stock trade via GIFT City doubles; Q1 value nears $2 billion

Of the traded value, $1.5 billion is from trading on the exchanges of the US, followed by those of South Korea and Germany at $272 million and $43.7 million, respectively

Global stock trade via GIFT City doubles; Q1 value nears $2 billion
Updated On : 01 Aug 2026 | 12:16 AM IST

Bloomberg holds off Indian govt securities' entry into global index

The index provider said recent market reforms need more time to become embedded in market practices before it decides on including Indian government bonds in its flagship index

Bloomberg holds off Indian govt securities' entry into global index
Updated On : 01 Aug 2026 | 12:01 AM IST

Sebi bars Punit Goenka, Chandra for a year; fines Zee ₹1.48 crore

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) barred Goenka and Chandra from the securities market for one year.

Sebi bars Punit Goenka, Chandra for a year; fines Zee ₹1.48 crore
Updated On : 31 Jul 2026 | 11:41 PM IST

PE/VC investments decline 36% to $20.45 bn in first half of CY2026

Private equity and venture capital investments fell 36 per cent in the first half of 2026, while exits declined 29 per cent amid weaker deal activity, EY-IVCA report showed

PE/VC investments decline 36% to $20.45 bn in first half of CY2026
Updated On : 31 Jul 2026 | 11:10 PM IST

Tech blitz! Nifty IT logs best monthly gain in 6 years. Is the worst over?

The Nifty IT pack rebounded with an 18.4 per cent rise this month. Before this, Nifty IT's best show was in June 2020 when it rose 22.5 per cent.

Tech blitz! Nifty IT logs best monthly gain in 6 years. Is the worst over?
Updated On : 31 Jul 2026 | 10:45 PM IST

Bajaj Finance valuations reflect robust Q1 performance and outlook

Strong loan growth, improving asset quality and AI-led efficiencies support Bajaj Finance's outlook, though much of the expected growth appears reflected in valuations

Bajaj Finance valuations reflect robust Q1 performance and outlook
Updated On : 31 Jul 2026 | 10:45 PM IST

Rupee gains for fifth day as weak dollar, lower crude lift sentiment

The rupee posted its strongest weekly gain since March as a weaker dollar, lower crude oil prices, foreign inflows and likely RBI intervention supported the domestic currency

Rupee gains for fifth day as weak dollar, lower crude lift sentiment
Updated On : 31 Jul 2026 | 10:44 PM IST

July charm holds for Indian markets; gains in 19 of the past 25 years

Benchmark indices posted their first back-to-back monthly gains of 2026 as strong earnings, foreign inflows and a rally in IT stocks supported market sentiment

July charm holds for Indian markets; gains in 19 of the past 25 years
Updated On : 31 Jul 2026 | 10:38 PM IST

Time to revisit largecaps, avoid concentration of small, midcaps: Axis MF

The fund house advises investors to rebalance portfolios towards large-cap stocks, citing improving earnings visibility, supportive macro conditions and attractive valuations

Time to revisit largecaps, avoid concentration of small, midcaps: Axis MF
Updated On : 31 Jul 2026 | 10:21 PM IST

Auto segment to power Mahindra & Mahindra's gains in the near term

Brokerages remain positive on Mahindra & Mahindra as robust SUV demand, market share gains and capacity expansion offset near-term pressure on operating margins

Auto segment to power Mahindra & Mahindra's gains in the near term
Updated On : 31 Jul 2026 | 9:45 PM IST

Stock Market Close: Sensex rises for 3rd day, ends 166 pts up; Nifty settles at 24,384; auto leads

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Friday: In the broader markets, both the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap settled 0.44 per cent higher

Stock Market Close: Sensex rises for 3rd day, ends 166 pts up; Nifty settles at 24,384; auto leads
Updated On : 31 Jul 2026 | 4:02 PM IST

CAS, new F&O market timings from Aug 3: Look what's changing & why

Zerodha founder Nithin Kamath, in a recent social media post, explained that this move is aimed at curbing stock price manipulation.

CAS, new F&O market timings from Aug 3: Look what's changing & why
Updated On : 31 Jul 2026 | 3:48 PM IST

Healthcare up for 4th straight month; Divis, Laurus, Torrent at new highs

The BSE Healthcare hit a new high of 51,108 on Friday, rallying 3.7% in July. The index has surged 22% since April 2026.

Healthcare up for 4th straight month; Divis, Laurus, Torrent at new highs
Updated On : 31 Jul 2026 | 3:18 PM IST

Mankind Pharma shares fall 6% despite 30% Q1 PAT growth; here's why

Brokerages said that Mankind Pharma's Consumer Healthcare growth was muted in Q1, impacted by the discontinuation of discounted cash-and-carry sales.

Mankind Pharma shares fall 6% despite 30% Q1 PAT growth; here's why
Updated On : 31 Jul 2026 | 3:07 PM IST

Sebi fines SME firm Kalahridhaan Trendz, promoters over disclosure lapses

Kalahridhaan Trendz Ltd (KTL) is in the business of manufacturing and trading of various types of fabrics and was listed on the NSE's SME platform Emerge

Sebi fines SME firm Kalahridhaan Trendz, promoters over disclosure lapses
Updated On : 31 Jul 2026 | 2:46 PM IST

Apple falls 6% post earnings report: Here's what spooked investors

Apple Inc management warned that supply constraints would intensify significantly from the June quarter.

Apple falls 6% post earnings report: Here's what spooked investors
Updated On : 31 Jul 2026 | 1:43 PM IST

Astra Microwave hits new high, zooms 14% on winning ₹2,205 cr HAL order

Astra Microwave secured an order worth ₹2,205.20 crore from HAL for procuring 122 AAAU and 121 Interface Frames for the indigenous Uttam AESA Radar programme.

Astra Microwave hits new high, zooms 14% on winning ₹2,205 cr HAL order
Updated On : 31 Jul 2026 | 1:38 PM IST