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Paytm zooms 81% from March low; hits highest level since December 2021
In the past month, the stock price of Paytm outperformed the market by surging 39 per cent from a level of ₹1,236.20 on July 24, 2026.
 "Paytm zooms 81% from March low; hits highest level since December 2021")
Stock Market LIVE: Sensex off 400 pts from day's low; Nifty around 24,250
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates Tuesday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap was up 0.02 per cent while the Nifty SmallCap fell 0.06 per cent
 "Stock Market LIVE: Sensex off 400 pts from day's low; Nifty around 24,250")
Federal Bank slips 4% as lender clarifies on Jana SFB acquisition
Federal Bank shares fell 4 per cent after it issued a clarification on reports that it may acquire a controlling stake in Jana Small Finance Bank.
 "Federal Bank slips 4% as lender clarifies on Jana SFB acquisition")
Higher crude oil prices risk demand destruction, says Mirae Asset Sharekhan
The main source of uncertainty remains the US-Iran standoff and the continuing disruption around the Strait of Hormuz.
 "Higher crude oil prices risk demand destruction, says Mirae Asset Sharekhan")
Muthoot vs Manappuram: Analysts decode 2% vs 51% FY27 gain gap; what next?
Gold-financers Muthoot Finance and Manappuram Finance saw a divergence in stock performance primarily due to stock re-rating, says Sunny Agrawal, Head of Fundamental Research at SBI Securities.
 "Muthoot vs Manappuram: Analysts decode 2% vs 51% FY27 gain gap; what next?")
Mukul Agrawal portfolio stock Apollo Pipes zooms 163% from 52-week low
Apollo Pipes management expects a strong recovery over the remainder of FY27E, supported by the Varanasi plant ramp-up, post-monsoon demand recovery and stabilisation in PVC resin price.
 "Mukul Agrawal portfolio stock Apollo Pipes zooms 163% from 52-week low")
Sebi drops Max, Axis entities case over alleged ₹3,911 cr shareholder loss
Sebi dropped proceedings against seven individuals, including Max Group founder and Chairman Analjit Singh
 "Sebi drops Max, Axis entities case over alleged ₹3,911 cr shareholder loss")
Gold loan market gets crowded: Will new entrants dull incumbents' sheen?
Gold loans stood at around ₹18.6 trillion, or nearly 11 per cent of retail credit, after growing at a 34 per cent CAGR between FY21 and FY26.
 "Gold loan market gets crowded: Will new entrants dull incumbents' sheen?")
Nitin Spinners: This textile stock hit new high, zoomed 104% from Jan low
Thus far in the calendar year 2026, Nitin Spinners outperformed the market by surging 96 per cent, compared to a 9.3 per cent decline in the BSE Sensex.
 "Nitin Spinners: This textile stock hit new high, zoomed 104% from Jan low")
IIFL Finance shares crack 8% after ₹963-crore tax demand for subsidiary
Despite today's fall, IIFL Finance shares remain 8.7 per cent higher on a year-to-date (YTD) basis and 47 per cent for the last one year.
 "IIFL Finance shares crack 8% after ₹963-crore tax demand for subsidiary")
Fertiliser stocks jump up to 14% as Russia signals higher supplies to India
Among the basket, Fertilisers and Chemicals Travancore rose the most, rallying over 14 per cent to an intra-day high of ₹894.
 "Fertiliser stocks jump up to 14% as Russia signals higher supplies to India")
ICICI Bank, SBI: Foreign brokerages pick winners in the Indian banking pack
Among large private banks, Goldman Sachs sees the strongest upside in ICICI Bank; Bernstein, meanwhile, rates ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, HDFC Bank and IndusInd Bank as 'Outperform.
 "ICICI Bank, SBI: Foreign brokerages pick winners in the Indian banking pack")
Shankesh Jewellers shares list at 11% premium, beat expectations
On NSE, Shankesh Jewellers shares listed at Rs 103.30, a premium of 11.08 per cent over the offer price of Rs 93. Meanwhile, on BSE, the stock debuted at Rs 102.20, up 9.89 per cent.
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Vodafone Idea surges 5% in weak market on huge volume; here's why
According to reports, Vodafone Idea is in the final stages of closing debt funding from a State Bank of India (SBI)-led consortium of public sector banks.
 "Vodafone Idea surges 5% in weak market on huge volume; here's why")
Ceigall India gains 5% after winning ₹705-crore Arunachal road project
Ceigall India received Letters of Acceptance from the Ministry of Road Transport & Highway for the construction of a key section of the Lada-Sarli section of NH913 in Arunachal Pradesh.
 "Ceigall India gains 5% after winning ₹705-crore Arunachal road project")
PVR Inox rallies 4%, hits 52-week high on share buyback plan
The meeting of the PVR Inox board of directors is scheduled for August 31, 2026, to consider and approve, among other things, a proposal for the buyback of the company's equity shares.
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TCS reverses early gains, down 1%: What deal with Porsche means for company
Brokerages JM Financial and Emkay Global maintained their 'ADD' ratings on TCS stock following the strategic deal announcement with Porsche.
 "TCS reverses early gains, down 1%: What deal with Porsche means for company")
Sunshine Pictures shares make decent debut, list at 10% premium
Sunshine Pictures shares opened at ₹395.90 on the National Stock Exchange (NSE), up ₹35.90, or 9.97 per cent, over the IPO issue price of ₹360.
Hindustan Copper cracks 7% as govt OFS opens; floor price at 10% discount
Hindustan Copper OFS: The government has fixed the floor price of ₹514 a share, implying a discount of 10.4 per cent from the previous close of ₹574.15 on the NSE.
 "Hindustan Copper cracks 7% as govt OFS opens; floor price at 10% discount")
Hindustan Zinc among top 3 stock picks by Geojit Investments for near term
Anand James, Chief Market Strategist at Geojit Investments, has recommended three stocks, including Hindustan Zinc, Skipper and Parag Milk Foods
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