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Page 17 - Markets News

Stock Market Close: Sensex ends 544 pts up; Nifty jumps to 391 post new closing auction session

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Monday: In the broader markets, both the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap settled 1.21 per cent and 1.29 per cent higher, respectively

Stock Market Close: Sensex ends 544 pts up; Nifty jumps to 391 post new closing auction session
Updated On : 03 Aug 2026 | 3:59 PM IST

Small-cap chemical stock NOCIL surges 12% after Q1 profit zooms 61% Y-o-Y

So far this year, the chemical stock has gained 15.53 per cent and outperformed the BSE Sensex, which is down over 7 per cent during the same period.

Small-cap chemical stock NOCIL surges 12% after Q1 profit zooms 61% Y-o-Y
Updated On : 03 Aug 2026 | 3:31 PM IST

MobiKwik share price jumps 8% as fintech swings to profit in Q1FY27

In an exchange filing, MobiKwik said that it has posted a net profit of ₹7.6 crore in Q1, compared with a net loss of ₹419.2 crore in the year-ago period.

MobiKwik share price jumps 8% as fintech swings to profit in Q1FY27
Updated On : 03 Aug 2026 | 3:21 PM IST

Paytm hits over 4-year high; stock zooms 52% from March low

Paytm reported a 79% YoY jump in Q1 net profit at ₹220 crore backed by 27.6% growth in revenue from operations. The management expects FY27 revenue growth to exceed the 22% delivered in FY26.

Paytm hits over 4-year high; stock zooms 52% from March low
Updated On : 03 Aug 2026 | 3:15 PM IST

MV Electrosystems IPO booked 101x so far, GMP at 26%: Last chance to apply

MV Electrosystems IPO GMP today is ₹112 apiece. This means that shares of MV Electrosystems are trading ₹537, up 26 per cent over the offer price.

MV Electrosystems IPO booked 101x so far, GMP at 26%: Last chance to apply
Updated On : 03 Aug 2026 | 3:02 PM IST

Nifty PSU Bank index up 2%; analysts see more upside ahead of RBI MPC

Broad-based buying across PSU bank stocks lifted the Nifty PSU Bank index, with analysts attributing the rally to improving fundamentals, attractive valuations, and expectations of healthy Q1 earnings

Nifty PSU Bank index up 2%; analysts see more upside ahead of RBI MPC
Updated On : 03 Aug 2026 | 2:12 PM IST

Bharti Airtel Q1 preview: Analysts see 15% revenue growth; ARPU may rise 2%

Bharti Airtel Q1 preview: For Q1FY27, brokerages anticipate Bharti Airtel to report healthy revenue and profit growth, driven by steady subscriber additions, improving ARPU and a resilient Africa busi

Bharti Airtel Q1 preview: Analysts see 15% revenue growth; ARPU may rise 2%
Updated On : 03 Aug 2026 | 2:07 PM IST

LTM soars 8%, hits over 3-month high on huge volumes; surges 26% in 1 month

The stock price of LTM hit high of ₹4,715.50 in Monday's intra-day deals, its highest level since April 22, 2026. The stock has bounced back 34% from its 52-week low hit on June 30, 2026.

LTM soars 8%, hits over 3-month high on huge volumes; surges 26% in 1 month
Updated On : 03 Aug 2026 | 1:51 PM IST

Time ripe for India to outperform Emerging Asia & EM: Dinshaw Irani, Helios India

It is best for the investors miss the India IT pack bus as we believe with the adoption of AI, our IT services companies' revenue models will have to undergo a reset, Irani said.

Time ripe for India to outperform Emerging Asia & EM: Dinshaw Irani, Helios India
Updated On : 03 Aug 2026 | 1:26 PM IST

OMCs drag India Inc earnings. What would Q1 have looked like without them?

Elevated crude prices against the backdrop of the West Asia crisis remained the key factor that roiled the OMCs' Q1 earnings performance.

OMCs drag India Inc earnings. What would Q1 have looked like without them?
Updated On : 03 Aug 2026 | 1:16 PM IST

Divi's Labs rallies 5% on strong Q1; surpasses Eicher, Hindalco in mcap

In the past month, Divi's Labs outperformed the market by soaring 25 per cent, as against a 1.2 per cent rise in the BSE Sensex.

Divi's Labs rallies 5% on strong Q1; surpasses Eicher, Hindalco in mcap
Updated On : 03 Aug 2026 | 12:31 PM IST

Muthoot Finance crashes 14% post Q1; analysts flag margin pressure

Muthoot Finance reported a 43 per cent increase in its consolidated profit to ₹2,825 crore for the first quarter ended June 2026.

Muthoot Finance crashes 14% post Q1; analysts flag margin pressure
Updated On : 03 Aug 2026 | 11:52 AM IST

GAIL shares fall 5% despite Q1 profit doubling; is it a buying opportunity?

GAIL has reported nearly doubling of net profit in Q1, as a sharp jump in earnings from its gas marketing business more than offset continued losses in the petrochemicals segment.

GAIL shares fall 5% despite Q1 profit doubling; is it a buying opportunity?
Updated On : 03 Aug 2026 | 11:50 AM IST

This hotel Q1 profit soared 460%; stock hit new high, up 11% in two days

Leela Palaces Hotels share price hit a life-time high of ₹518 in Monday's trade, after reporting a 460% surge in Q1FY27 net profit. JM Financial and Choice Broking raised the target price on stock.

This hotel Q1 profit soared 460%; stock hit new high, up 11% in two days
Updated On : 03 Aug 2026 | 11:47 AM IST

Nifty Midcap 100 index hits record high, Smallcap 100 touches 52-week high

The optimism around Q1 earnings is shifting from large caps to midcaps. Following a five-week breather near the all-time high, the Midcap Index regained momentum, said ICICI Securities.

Nifty Midcap 100 index hits record high, Smallcap 100 touches 52-week high
Updated On : 03 Aug 2026 | 11:29 AM IST

Asian stocks mixed as yen jumps against dollar, crude prices fall

Oil prices fell sharply after US President Donald Trump said he would order US forces to refrain from attacks against Iran, claiming a deal to end the fighting in the West Asia was close

Asian stocks mixed as yen jumps against dollar, crude prices fall
Updated On : 03 Aug 2026 | 11:14 AM IST

Urban Company shares skyrocket 18% despite ₹92-crore Q1 loss. Time to buy?

Urban Company remains well positioned to benefit from the long-term formalisation of home services, but the core business is largely reflected in current valuations, said MOFSL.

Urban Company shares skyrocket 18% despite ₹92-crore Q1 loss. Time to buy?
Updated On : 03 Aug 2026 | 11:05 AM IST

Sensex jumps 800 points intraday, Nifty at 24,774: What's behind the rally?

Benchmark indices rallied on Monday, supported by a combination of easing geopolitical tensions, a sharp decline in crude oil prices, a stronger rupee, strong Q1FY27 results, and renewed FII buying.

Sensex jumps 800 points intraday, Nifty at 24,774: What's behind the rally?
Updated On : 03 Aug 2026 | 10:40 AM IST

ZEEL shares tumble 12% on Sebi order; company says fundraising unaffected

Sebi has prohibited ZEEL from the securities market for two months and its Chairman Emeritus Subhash Chandra and MD & CEO Punit Goenka for one year.

ZEEL shares tumble 12% on Sebi order; company says fundraising unaffected
Updated On : 03 Aug 2026 | 10:16 AM IST

Maruti Suzuki shares down 2% after Q1 show; analysts mixed amid margin woes

Maruti Suzuki's stock has declined 16.48 per cent year to date and has underperformed the BSE barometer, the Sensex, which is down 7.74 per cent during the same period.

Maruti Suzuki shares down 2% after Q1 show; analysts mixed amid margin woes
Updated On : 03 Aug 2026 | 10:06 AM IST