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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")
Stocks to watch today: Maruti Suzuki, ITC, ZEEL, Voda Idea, auto stocks
Stocks to watch today: CAMS, DLF, Escorts Kabuta, Inox India, Mobikwik, Nazara Technologies, IREDA, Torrent Power among firms slated to post Q1 results today.
 "Stocks to watch today: Maruti Suzuki, ITC, ZEEL, Voda Idea, auto stocks")
Dixon Tech stock drops 3% post Q1; brokerages see up to 10% upside
The company's revenue grew by 21.1 per cent from the same quarter last year to ₹15,548 crore from ₹12,835.66 crore in the year-ago period.
 "Dixon Tech stock drops 3% post Q1; brokerages see up to 10% upside")
India's IPO boom fades as weak market conditions force issuers to cut back
Companies have raised about $5.78 billion through public offerings so far in 2026, compared with $7.32 billion in the year-earlier period, according to data
 "India's IPO boom fades as weak market conditions force issuers to cut back")
Nifty eyes breakout as bulls challenge key 24,600 resistance: Angel One
The broader technical structure remains confined within the prevailing trading range on the weekly charts, with immediate resistance placed in the 24,500-24,600 zone
 "Nifty eyes breakout as bulls challenge key 24,600 resistance: Angel One")
Stocks to buy: Bajaj Finance among 3 stock ideas by Bonanza
Kunal Kamble of Bonanza recommends Concord Biotech, Bajaj Finance, and Nelco as top stock picks, citing bullish breakouts, strong volume support, and positive technical indicators.
 "Stocks to buy: Bajaj Finance among 3 stock ideas by Bonanza")
Adani Ports, Radico, KFin among 6 top stock ideas for Aug by Motilal Oswal
Motilal Oswal Wealth Management Research Desk recommends 2 stocks each from the large-cap, mid-cap and small-cap segment for August 2026.
 "Adani Ports, Radico, KFin among 6 top stock ideas for Aug by Motilal Oswal")
CAS, new F&O market timings from Aug 3: Look what's changing & why
Zerodha founder Nithin Kamath, in a recent social media post, explained that this move is aimed at curbing stock price manipulation.
 "CAS, new F&O market timings from Aug 3: Look what's changing & why")
Big Shift after 1991: Only 7 of 30 Sensex companies still remain in index
The dropout rate of companies in index surged in post-liberalisation economy, even as Indian equities joined the global asset pool, with the entry of foreign institutional investors in the late 1990s
 "Big Shift after 1991: Only 7 of 30 Sensex companies still remain in index")
Nifty IT passive funds see outflows despite sharp rebound in the sector
Lower growth in passive fund AUMs vis-a-vis Nifty IT indicate about Rs 280 cr outflow
 "Nifty IT passive funds see outflows despite sharp rebound in the sector")
Favourable advance-decline ratio extends into a second straight month
More BSE stocks advanced than declined for a second straight month in July as strong earnings, FPI inflows and broad-based buying lifted large-, mid- and small-cap indices
Street signs: Key support for Nifty in July, Tepid GMP for Juniper Green
Nifty faces key support at 24,150-24,100 and resistance at 24,550-24,600 as markets eye earnings, IPO activity and the rollout of the new closing auction
 "Street signs: Key support for Nifty in July, Tepid GMP for Juniper Green")
Maruti sales engine to keep humming through FY27 on strong demand
Capacity additions and healthy demand should fuel volume growth even as cost pressures weigh on margins
 "Maruti sales engine to keep humming through FY27 on strong demand")
Zee to seek legal advice on Sebi order, says fund raise unaffected
The company says it will take legal steps over SEBI's order while continuing with its fund-raising exercise aimed at strengthening its financial foundation
 "Zee to seek legal advice on Sebi order, says fund raise unaffected")
Crushed by Kospi rout, angry Koreans rip Lee, vow not to buy stocks again
Korean retail investors face steep losses after the Kospi's sharp July reversal, exposing risks from leveraged ETFs, AI-driven rallies and crowded trades.
 "Crushed by Kospi rout, angry Koreans rip Lee, vow not to buy stocks again")
OPEC+ approves small September quota hike to complete 2023 cut rollback
OPEC+ approved a 188,000 bpd output hike for September, completing its planned 2023 supply revival while keeping options open after Middle East tensions ease
 "OPEC+ approves small September quota hike to complete 2023 cut rollback")
Foreign investors buy $8.44 bn debt, equity since RBI's June policy
Foreign portfolio investors have infused $8.44 billion into Indian debt and equity markets since the RBI's June policy measures aimed at attracting overseas capital
 "Foreign investors buy $8.44 bn debt, equity since RBI's June policy")
RBI rate decision, West Asia developments likely to steer markets this week
Besides, quarterly earnings and trading activity of foreign investors would also be tracked by investors to determine further movement
 "RBI rate decision, West Asia developments likely to steer markets this week")
Mcap of 9 most valued firms jumps ₹2.51 trn, Bajaj Finance biggest winner
Reliance Industries, Bharti Airtel, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, State Bank of India, TCS, Bajaj Finance, Larsen & Toubro, and Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) were the gainers from the top-10 pack
 "Mcap of 9 most valued firms jumps ₹2.51 trn, Bajaj Finance biggest winner")
FPIs reverse 4-month selling trend with ₹20,200 crore inflow in July
The latest inflow marks reversal from the preceding months, when FPIs withdrew ₹49,340 crore in June, ₹32,963 crore in May, ₹60,847 crore in April and a massive ₹1.17 trillion in March
 "FPIs reverse 4-month selling trend with ₹20,200 crore inflow in July")