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Page 15 - Markets News

UPL stays on growth path despite geopolitical risks, demand uncertainty

Revenue and operating profit rose for the seventh straight quarter, but investors remain focused on management changes, volume recovery, Advanta listing and restructuring.

UPL stays on growth path despite geopolitical risks, demand uncertainty
Updated On : 04 Aug 2026 | 10:18 PM IST

Institutional investors oversubscribe LIC OFS, put in ₹36,400 cr bids

Institutional investors on Tuesday over-subscribed the government's 6.5 per cent share sale offer in Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) by putting in bids worth Rs 36,400 crore.

Institutional investors oversubscribe LIC OFS, put in ₹36,400 cr bids
Updated On : 04 Aug 2026 | 6:22 PM IST

Stock Market Close: Sensex declines 210 pts, Nifty ends at 24,615 ahead of RBI rate decision

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Tuesday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap fell 0.29 per cent, while the Nifty SmallCap rose 0.23 per cent

Stock Market Close: Sensex declines 210 pts, Nifty ends at 24,615 ahead of RBI rate decision
Updated On : 04 Aug 2026 | 4:02 PM IST

Morepen Labs spurts 20% to hit new 52-week high as Q1 profit zooms 394%

Morepen Laboratories today announced that its PAT surged by 394 per cent Y-o-Y to ₹56.35 crore in the June quarter, supported by better operating leverage and improved performance on API front.

Morepen Labs spurts 20% to hit new 52-week high as Q1 profit zooms 394%
Updated On : 04 Aug 2026 | 3:23 PM IST

HDFC group stocks slip up to 4%; HDFC Life sinks to two-year low

Thus far in the calendar year 2026, HDFC Life's stock price tanked 29 per cent.

HDFC group stocks slip up to 4%; HDFC Life sinks to two-year low
Updated On : 04 Aug 2026 | 3:12 PM IST

Greaves Cotton share price tumbles 14% after Q1 results

The firm's consolidated revenue for Q1FY27 stood at ₹974 crore, up 31 per cent Y-o-Y, meanwhile Ebitda stood at ₹56 crore.

Greaves Cotton share price tumbles 14% after Q1 results
Updated On : 04 Aug 2026 | 3:09 PM IST

United Foodbrands hits 5% upper circuit as firm swings to profit in Q1

United Foodbrands swung to profit in the June quarter as it reported ₹3 crore profit compared to a net loss of ₹16.4 crore in the year-ago period.

United Foodbrands hits 5% upper circuit as firm swings to profit in Q1
Updated On : 04 Aug 2026 | 2:35 PM IST

UPL plunges 7% as Q1 results disappoint investors; analysts mixed on stock

UPL share price hit the day's low of ₹583.65 on the BSE, down 6.6 per cent from the last close of ₹625. So far in 2026, the stock has lost 27 per cent while it is down 17 per cent in a year.

UPL plunges 7% as Q1 results disappoint investors; analysts mixed on stock
Updated On : 04 Aug 2026 | 2:13 PM IST

Institutional investors subscribe 66% of LIC shares till afternoon trade

The government is offering over 284.6 million shares in Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) to institutional buyers at a floor price of ₹382 a piece

Institutional investors subscribe 66% of LIC shares till afternoon trade
Updated On : 04 Aug 2026 | 1:40 PM IST

Dabur India share price dips 3%, nears 52-week low; here's why

According to reports, the food regulator FSSAI has prohibited Dabur India from selling many products such as honey, cow ghee, and edible oils using '100%' claims; BSE seeks clarification.

Dabur India share price dips 3%, nears 52-week low; here's why
Updated On : 04 Aug 2026 | 1:27 PM IST

Ardee Industries IPO gets thumbs up from brokerages; grey market trend firm

Ardee Industries IPO: Reasonable valuations, strong fundamentals, and growth prospects make analysts bullish on the public offer.

Ardee Industries IPO gets thumbs up from brokerages; grey market trend firm
Updated On : 04 Aug 2026 | 1:21 PM IST

Godfrey Phillips vs ITC vs VST: Should you buy cigarette stocks after Q1?

Over the past five sessions, Godfrey Phillips shares have surged more than 16 per cent, while VST Industries shares have gained 2 per cent. ITC, however, has remained unchanged.

Godfrey Phillips vs ITC vs VST: Should you buy cigarette stocks after Q1?
Updated On : 04 Aug 2026 | 1:13 PM IST

Breakout stock: Brokerage expects up to 14% upside in Religare Enterprises

Bajaj Broking in its high-conviction stock pick, recommended a 'Buy' rating on Religare Enterprises, citing a breakout on the weekly chart and above the falling trendline.

Breakout stock: Brokerage expects up to 14% upside in Religare Enterprises
Updated On : 04 Aug 2026 | 12:36 PM IST

Auto ancillary stocks in focus: Gabriel, Sansera, Uniparts hit record highs

The outlook remains positive, supported by expected growth in domestic vehicle production, continued expansion of the aftermarket, and sustained policy support for localisation, says Gabriel India.

Auto ancillary stocks in focus: Gabriel, Sansera, Uniparts hit record highs
Updated On : 04 Aug 2026 | 12:35 PM IST

Bhel, Adani among key gainers of $5.5-trn Asia energy capex: Morgan Stanley

In the Indian context, Morgan Stanley expects the total power demand to rise 6.75 per cent between 2025 and 2030 to 668 terawatt-hour (TWh). Of this, datacenter will see a demand of 68 TWh.

Bhel, Adani among key gainers of $5.5-trn Asia energy capex: Morgan Stanley
Updated On : 04 Aug 2026 | 12:02 PM IST

DLF dips 3% after weak Q1; Nomura sees recovery in launches, eyes 11% gains

The company posted weak first-quarter results as the firm's consolidated revenue fell to Rs 1,605.56 crore, a decline of 46 per cent from the year-ago period.

DLF dips 3% after weak Q1; Nomura sees recovery in launches, eyes 11% gains
Updated On : 04 Aug 2026 | 11:38 AM IST

Restaurant Brands Asia zooms 16% as loss narrows in Q1. More gains ahead?

MOFSL reiterated its 'Buy' rating on Restaurant Brands Asia with a target price of 125, signalling a 75 per cent upside from the last close.

Restaurant Brands Asia zooms 16% as loss narrows in Q1. More gains ahead?
Updated On : 04 Aug 2026 | 11:13 AM IST

Unimech Aerospace surges 9% on healthy Q1 results, hits 13-month high

Share price of Unimech Aerospace hit an intra-day high of ₹1,375 on Tuesday. The stock has zoomed 98% from its 52-week low of ₹695.05 hit on March 30, 2026.

Unimech Aerospace surges 9% on healthy Q1 results, hits 13-month high
Updated On : 04 Aug 2026 | 11:05 AM IST

Why Sensex jumped 504-pts, while Nifty plunged 184-pts Tuesday morning?

Ajit Mishra of Religare Broking explains that stock prices were adjusting following a variation in behaviour during Monday's closing auction session on the BSE and NSE.

Why Sensex jumped 504-pts, while Nifty plunged 184-pts Tuesday morning?
Updated On : 04 Aug 2026 | 10:50 AM IST

Q1 beat drives KEI Industries shares 7% higher; JM Fin sees 15% upside

For Q1FY27, KEI Industries' PAT grew by 40.05 per cent Y-o-Y to ₹274 crore, compared with ₹196 crore reported in the same quarter a year ago.

Q1 beat drives KEI Industries shares 7% higher; JM Fin sees 15% upside
Updated On : 04 Aug 2026 | 10:33 AM IST