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Strides Pharma surges 11% on USFDA EIR for flagship facility in Bengaluru

The successful closure of the inspection further strengthens Strides' regulatory track record and reinforces the company's commitment to supplying high-quality pharma products to patients across globe

Strides Pharma surges 11% on USFDA EIR for flagship facility in Bengaluru
Updated On : 20 Aug 2026 | 10:08 AM IST

Sugar stocks: Avadh Sugar, Bajaj Hind gain over 6% on duty-free import plan

Avadh Sugar & Energy and Bajaj Hindustan gained over 6 per cent. Meanwhile, Dwarikesh Sugar Industries, Shree Renuka Sugars, Dhampur Sugar Mills gained up to 5 per cent on NSE in intra-day deals.

Sugar stocks: Avadh Sugar, Bajaj Hind gain over 6% on duty-free import plan
Updated On : 20 Aug 2026 | 10:08 AM IST

Stock Market LIVE: Sensex rises 500 pts, Nifty snaps 7-day declining streak as IT shares advance

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates Thursday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap rose 0.56 per cent and 0.92 per cent, respectively

Stock Market LIVE: Sensex rises 500 pts, Nifty snaps 7-day declining streak as IT shares advance
Updated On : 20 Aug 2026 | 10:04 AM IST

Sebi bets on trading reforms to reverse outflow of foreign capital

The proposed changes include lower collateral requirements in cash equities and measures to encourage longer-dated derivatives as foreign ownership hits a 17-year low

Sebi bets on trading reforms to reverse outflow of foreign capital
Updated On : 20 Aug 2026 | 8:57 AM IST

Consumer durables, financial shine most in Q1; growth could normalise by Q4

Investors should not extrapolate this 20 per cent growth rate. By Q4, the base effect will kick in, and revenue growth could normalize back to single digits.

Consumer durables, financial shine most in Q1; growth could normalise by Q4
Updated On : 20 Aug 2026 | 8:28 AM IST

Strip out oil, and the June quarter's earnings story inverts: JM Financial

Despite a beat of this size, we have cut FY27 Nifty EPS by 0.4 per cent and raised FY28 by 0.3 per cent. A quarter this good produced no upgrade cycle.

Strip out oil, and the June quarter's earnings story inverts: JM Financial
Updated On : 20 Aug 2026 | 8:19 AM IST

Q1 outliers: 26 Nifty 500 stocks post over 50% PAT, revenue growth

Favourable base, stronger domestic activity, government capex and operating leverage were seen aiding the SMIDs' Q1 FY27 results.

Q1 outliers: 26 Nifty 500 stocks post over 50% PAT, revenue growth
Updated On : 20 Aug 2026 | 8:19 AM IST

Q1 earnings beat estimates; Nomura explains what could sustain momentum

Revenue growth at 17 per cent (excluding oil & gas, metals, and financials) reached a 12-quarter high, though this was offset by margin compression of 122 bps.

Q1 earnings beat estimates; Nomura explains what could sustain momentum
Updated On : 20 Aug 2026 | 8:11 AM IST

FMCG Q1FY27 review: Marico, Nestle emerge as top picks as volumes recover

Analysts highlighted improving rural demand, premiumisation and a gradual recovery in consumption as key positives.

FMCG Q1FY27 review: Marico, Nestle emerge as top picks as volumes recover
Updated On : 20 Aug 2026 | 8:07 AM IST

Stocks to watch: HDFC Bank, Hyundai Motor, BSE, IDFC First Bank, SpiceJet

Stocks to watch: HDFC Bank, Hyundai Motor India, BSE, IDFC First Bank, SpiceJet, Kolte-Patil Developers, Escorts Kubota, HDFC Life, Oil India, among others, will be in focus today.

Stocks to watch: HDFC Bank, Hyundai Motor, BSE, IDFC First Bank, SpiceJet
Updated On : 20 Aug 2026 | 8:05 AM IST

Q1 earnings deliver positive surprise; has market priced in this optimism?

Analysts believe that such high topline growth may be sustainable in the forthcoming quarter as demand continues to be strong.

Q1 earnings deliver positive surprise; has market priced in this optimism?
Updated On : 20 Aug 2026 | 7:58 AM IST

Adopt cautious stance, says Ajit Mishra; shares 3 stock ideas for near term

Given the prevailing combination of elevated crude prices, geopolitical uncertainty and weak market momentum, we recommend maintaining a cautious, stock-specific approach.

Adopt cautious stance, says Ajit Mishra; shares 3 stock ideas for near term
Updated On : 20 Aug 2026 | 7:38 AM IST

IT sector Q1FY27 review: Tier-2 firms lead revenue growth amid soft demand

IT Q1FY27 review: As per MOFSL, revenue growth in Q1 was led by Tier-2 pack IT services companies. Tier-1 players grew 0.4 per cent Q-o-Q CC, while Tier-2 players outperformed with 1.8 per cent growth

IT sector Q1FY27 review: Tier-2 firms lead revenue growth amid soft demand
Updated On : 20 Aug 2026 | 7:32 AM IST

Nifty makes history; fails to cross previous day's high for 12 straight sessions

While Nifty may be struggling to make new highs, history, analysts said, suggests such extended periods of failing to cross the previous day's high have often been followed by a meaningful upside.

Nifty makes history; fails to cross previous day's high for 12 straight sessions
Updated On : 20 Aug 2026 | 7:00 AM IST
Sebi bars two players from market over CAS 'trade manipulation'
Updated On : 19 Aug 2026 | 11:14 PM IST

Small-ticket SIPs shrink as market volatility tests new investors

Folios with up to ₹1,000 monthly inflows fell 1.4 mn in FY26; larger accounts grew

Small-ticket SIPs shrink as market volatility tests new investors
Updated On : 19 Aug 2026 | 11:07 PM IST

Oil India may offer higher upside than ONGC as crude prices stay elevated

Elevated crude prices amid West Asia tensions could boost ONGC and Oil India earnings, with the latter offering greater upside on stronger production growth

Oil India may offer higher upside than ONGC as crude prices stay elevated
Updated On : 19 Aug 2026 | 11:02 PM IST

Datanomics: Diversification helps India's exports thrive despite W Asia war

India's export diversification cushions the impact of the West Asia war, with merchandise exports rising nearly 10% despite a sharp fall in shipments to the region.

Datanomics: Diversification helps India's exports thrive despite W Asia war
Updated On : 19 Aug 2026 | 11:01 PM IST
Nifty extends fall to seventh session amid rising crude oil prices
Updated On : 19 Aug 2026 | 10:55 PM IST

Growth, margin recovery ahead for Jubilant FoodWorks as demand improves

Improving Domino's India demand, strong growth at Popeyes and better execution are expected to support revenue growth and margin recovery in the September quarter

Growth, margin recovery ahead for Jubilant FoodWorks as demand improves
Updated On : 19 Aug 2026 | 10:37 PM IST