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Stock Market Close: Sensex declines 456 pts, Nifty at 24,571 as West Asia tension weighs

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Thursday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap rose 0.22 per cent, and the Nifty SmallCap fell 0.05 per cent

Stock Market Close: Sensex declines 456 pts, Nifty at 24,571 as West Asia tension weighs
Updated On : 07 Aug 2026 | 4:08 PM IST

Dabur shares off day's low, turn positive after Delhi HC stays FSSAI order

Gaurang Shah of Geojit Financial Services said that Dabur has been in the market for a long time, has a good amount of goodwill for its products and an unmatched product portfolio.

Dabur shares off day's low, turn positive after Delhi HC stays FSSAI order
Updated On : 07 Aug 2026 | 3:35 PM IST

QSR stocks: Travel Food, Restaurant Brands rally up to 10%, hit 52-wk highs

Devyani International, Sapphire Foods India, Jubilant FoodWorks were up 2-7% in Friday's trade.

QSR stocks: Travel Food, Restaurant Brands rally up to 10%, hit 52-wk highs
Updated On : 07 Aug 2026 | 3:02 PM IST

Brent may retest $90 as supply risks outweigh peace hopes: Mirae Asset

Global refining capacity has effectively fallen by close to 10 per cent, or about 7-8 mbpd.

Brent may retest $90 as supply risks outweigh peace hopes: Mirae Asset
Updated On : 07 Aug 2026 | 2:51 PM IST

3 reasons why HDFC Bank has not made money for investors in 2026 so far

Earlier today, Christopher Wood, global head of equity strategy at Jefferies, in his weekly note GREED & fear, revealed that he has exited HDFC Bank to make way for names like MCX and Lenksart.

3 reasons why HDFC Bank has not made money for investors in 2026 so far
Updated On : 07 Aug 2026 | 2:25 PM IST

SBI shares gain 3.5% as Q1 profit jumps 10% to ₹21,121 crore, NII up 15%

SBI has reported a standalone net profit of ₹21,121 crore in Q1FY27, up 10 per cent from ₹19,160 crore posted in the same quarter a year ago.

SBI shares gain 3.5% as Q1 profit jumps 10% to ₹21,121 crore, NII up 15%
Updated On : 07 Aug 2026 | 2:14 PM IST

Lok Sabha clears tax breaks for foreign buyers of government debt

The bill replaces an ordinance issued on June 5 that exempted FII from tax on interest from government securities as well as capital gains from their sale, exchange or transfer

Lok Sabha clears tax breaks for foreign buyers of government debt
Updated On : 07 Aug 2026 | 1:48 PM IST

Tata Tech surges 15% in two days, hits 52-week high; what's driving stock?

According to reports, Honda Motor outsourced the end-to-end development of a new vehicle platform to Tata Technologies. The BSE has sought clarification on the same.

Tata Tech surges 15% in two days, hits 52-week high; what's driving stock?
Updated On : 07 Aug 2026 | 1:45 PM IST

Why Sensex and Nifty are continuing on divergent closing paths

The gap between the Sensex and Nifty continued for a fourth session as investors adjusted to the new closing auction mechanism for stocks with derivatives contracts

Why Sensex and Nifty are continuing on divergent closing paths
Updated On : 07 Aug 2026 | 1:32 PM IST

Why did Tata Chemicals shares jump 6% in intraday trade on Friday?

Tata Chemicals shares are buzzing in trade as traders reacted to the RBI's decision to retain Tata Sons on the list of NBFCs in the Upper Layer (NBFC-UL).

Why did Tata Chemicals shares jump 6% in intraday trade on Friday?
Updated On : 07 Aug 2026 | 1:08 PM IST

LIC shares up over 2% after Q1; brokerages bullish, see up to 64% upside

State-owned LIC posted a 23 per cent year-on-year growth in net profit to ₹13,492 crore in the first quarter of financial year 2026-27

LIC shares up over 2% after Q1; brokerages bullish, see up to 64% upside
Updated On : 07 Aug 2026 | 1:07 PM IST

Outliers! These 2 sectors defy FII wrath to pocket ₹48,000 crore in a year

This sustained FII buying has driven the BSE Capital Goods index 13 per cent in a year, and the BSE Metals pack 33 per cent against a near 3 per cent decline in the benchmark Sensex.

Outliers! These 2 sectors defy FII wrath to pocket ₹48,000 crore in a year
Updated On : 07 Aug 2026 | 12:56 PM IST

Household appliances stocks Blue Star, Crompton dip up to 6%; here's why

Analysts said Blue Star, Crompton Greaves Q1 earnings were impacted by sharp commodity price inflation, a delayed and shorter summer, elevated RAC inventory and subdued pricing.

Household appliances stocks Blue Star, Crompton dip up to 6%; here's why
Updated On : 07 Aug 2026 | 12:23 PM IST

Bajaj Finance's 5% crash erodes ₹33K cr from m-cap. What's behind the fall?

Sharp decline in Bajaj Finance shares also weighed on the BSE Financial Services pack, which lost 0.96 per cent in intraday deals.

Bajaj Finance's 5% crash erodes ₹33K cr from m-cap. What's behind the fall?
Updated On : 07 Aug 2026 | 12:16 PM IST

Bullion exchange CEO Ashok Gautam resigns as platform struggles to grow

Ashok Kumar Gautam, the first chief executive officer of India International Bullion Exchange IFSC Ltd., has resigned citing personal reasons

Bullion exchange CEO Ashok Gautam resigns as platform struggles to grow
Updated On : 07 Aug 2026 | 11:56 AM IST

Tata Investment Corporation share price rises 7% after Q1 results

Tata Investment is an NBFC promoted by Tata Sons. For the June quarter of FY27 (Q1FY27), the company reported a net profit of ₹143.5 crore, down 2 per cent Y-o-Y.

Tata Investment Corporation share price rises 7% after Q1 results
Updated On : 07 Aug 2026 | 11:52 AM IST

Vikram Solar falls over 10%, hits fresh 52-week low as Q1 PAT plunges 85%

Vikram Solar reported a 85 per cent year-on-year decline in Q1 net profit to ₹20 crore

Vikram Solar falls over 10%, hits fresh 52-week low as Q1 PAT plunges 85%
Updated On : 07 Aug 2026 | 11:44 AM IST

Nifty IT index snaps 3-day losing streak, jumps 2% led by TCS, HCL Tech

IT stocks in demand: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Tech Mahindra, LTM, HCL Technologies and Mphasis gain 3 per cent each in intra-day deals on Friday.

Nifty IT index snaps 3-day losing streak, jumps 2% led by TCS, HCL Tech
Updated On : 07 Aug 2026 | 11:19 AM IST

Titan, Hind Zinc: Angel One decodes charts of Gold-, Silver-related stocks

Hitesh Rathi, Technical Analyst (Equity & Derivatives) at Angel One believes that the technical set-up of Titan, Kalyan Jewellers and Hindustan Zinc suggests further upside for these stocks.

Titan, Hind Zinc: Angel One decodes charts of Gold-, Silver-related stocks
Updated On : 07 Aug 2026 | 10:43 AM IST

Britannia shares jump 5% after Q1 nos; Nomura retains 'Buy' for 20% upside

Nomura has retained its 'Buy' rating on Britannia shares after the Q1 results, with a target price of ₹6,500. The target implies an upside of 20.3 per cent from the previous close of ₹5,404.

Britannia shares jump 5% after Q1 nos; Nomura retains 'Buy' for 20% upside
Updated On : 07 Aug 2026 | 10:30 AM IST