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BHEL's robust outlook reflected in valuations after strong Q1 turnaround
The engineering major's improving execution, expanding order book and healthy margin recovery support growth prospects, but much of the optimism appears priced into the stock
 "BHEL's robust outlook reflected in valuations after strong Q1 turnaround")
Next two quarters will be tough for the markets, B. Gopkumar, Axis MF
We've also seen significant sector rotation over the past few weeks, making it difficult for fund managers to stay positioned across every segment, says B. Gopkumar, MD & CEO of Axis Mutual Fund.
 "Next two quarters will be tough for the markets, B. Gopkumar, Axis MF")
Markets log best day in over a month on Reliance, HDFC Bank gains
Total market capitalisation of BSE-listed firms rises to ₹481 trillion, up by ₹37,000 crore
 "Markets log best day in over a month on Reliance, HDFC Bank gains")
MakeMyTrip India files DRHP for India IPO through confidential route
Parent co MakeMyTrip Ltd and ibibo Group Holdings to undertake OFS
 "MakeMyTrip India files DRHP for India IPO through confidential route")
Dabur's double-digit Q1FY27 growth must sustain to drive stock rerating
Strong Q1FY27 revenue growth, improving rural demand and healthy international business support Dabur's outlook, but sustained revenue momentum remains crucial for a stock rerating
 "Dabur's double-digit Q1FY27 growth must sustain to drive stock rerating")
Sebi extends SWP, STP facility to demat-held mutual fund units
Sebi has allowed SWP and STP facilities for mutual fund units held in demat form, with phased implementation beginning by January 2027
 "Sebi extends SWP, STP facility to demat-held mutual fund units")
Sebi flags 'Boss Scam', cautions companies against CEO impersonation fraud
Sebi noted that perpetrators are increasingly deploying advanced techniques such as deepfake voice cloning and AI-generated video calls to impersonate company heads
 "Sebi flags 'Boss Scam', cautions companies against CEO impersonation fraud")
Sensex up 1,000 pts intraday, Nifty above 24,350: What's driving the rally?
The 30-share BSE Sensex surged 1,096 points or 1.42 per cent to make an intraday high of 78,281 on Friday. The 50-share NSE Nifty made a high of 24,367, up 295 points or 1.2 per cent.
 "Sensex up 1,000 pts intraday, Nifty above 24,350: What's driving the rally?")
Stock Market Close: Sensex up 964 points; Nifty at 24,334; pvt banks, IT, auto shares shine
Stock Markets Close | Friday, July 17: The BSE Sensex closed at 78,151.45, up 964.58 points or 1.25 per cent. The Nifty 50 index settled 261.55 points, or 1.09 per cent northward at 24,334.30.
 "Stock Market Close: Sensex up 964 points; Nifty at 24,334; pvt banks, IT, auto shares shine")
Federal Bank jumps 7% on Q1 show. Do you own this Rekha Jhunjhunwala stock?
Federal Bank posted a strong growth in profitability and core earnings, driving investor interest in the counter.
 "Federal Bank jumps 7% on Q1 show. Do you own this Rekha Jhunjhunwala stock?")
ICICI Bank hits 11-month high, soars 19% from June low; nears record high
Share price of ICICI Bank hit a 11-month high, gaining 2.2% at ₹1,450 on the BSE in Friday's intra-day deals ahead of its Q1FY27 earnings on Saturday.
 "ICICI Bank hits 11-month high, soars 19% from June low; nears record high")
Nifty Midcap 100, Smallcap 100 indices down nearly 1% in firm market
At 01:59 PM on Friday, the Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 indices were down 0.6 per cent each, as against 0.7 per cent rise in the Nifty 50 index.
 "Nifty Midcap 100, Smallcap 100 indices down nearly 1% in firm market")
Silver outlook: Hawkish Fed, West Asia tensions weigh; may test $54
Hawkish Fed commentary and escalation in the US-Iran conflict will keep silver under pressure in the short term. The white metal is quite oversold but can extend its decline to test key support at $54
 "Silver outlook: Hawkish Fed, West Asia tensions weigh; may test $54")
Gold under pressure on rate hike worries as US-Iran conflict escalates
The US Fed chief Warsh's hawkish stance and rate hike worries due to Middle East tensions would keep Gold prices under pressure.
 "Gold under pressure on rate hike worries as US-Iran conflict escalates")
Reliance promoters raise stake via market purchases worth up to ₹9,000 cr
The promoter group increased its holding through market purchases under Sebi's creeping acquisition rules, taking its stake above 50%
 "Reliance promoters raise stake via market purchases worth up to ₹9,000 cr")
Hormuz blockade risks reignite upward pressure on Crude Oil prices
Crude Oil market has moved beyond a simple war-premium story. It's now balancing three forces at once: geopolitical risk around Hormuz, refinery-led product tightness and softer macro-demand impulse.
 "Hormuz blockade risks reignite upward pressure on Crude Oil prices")
Central Bank of India slips 4% from day's high after announcing Q1 results
Central Bank of India reported a 13.3% YoY growth in net profit, backed by 3.1% increase in total income. However, the bank's NPA jumped by 31.1%.
 "Central Bank of India slips 4% from day's high after announcing Q1 results")
Laser Power extends post-listing rally, jumps 10% on institutional buying
According to NSE data, several institutional investors bought shares of Laser Power & Infra through open-market transactions after its listing on Thursday.
 "Laser Power extends post-listing rally, jumps 10% on institutional buying")
Is the tide about to turn in favour of large-cap stocks? Analysts weigh in
The SMID segment, analysts' caution, is now the most crowded trade in the Indian stock markets.
 "Is the tide about to turn in favour of large-cap stocks? Analysts weigh in")
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
 "Asian shares fall; Nikkei plunges nearly 6% amid AI selloff, West Asia war")