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F&O strategy: Nandish Shah recommends Bull Spread on Nifty; check details
FIIs' long-to-short ratio in the Index futures is placed at an oversold level of 0.10, suggesting a higher possibility of short covering from their side in the days to come.
 "F&O strategy: Nandish Shah recommends Bull Spread on Nifty; check details")
Sensex, Nifty in August: Will bulls repeat history? 11-yr data decoded
In the last 11 years, the Sensex has ended August higher 6 times, with an average gain of 3.42 per cent, and lower 5 times, with an average decline of 2.71 per cent.
 "Sensex, Nifty in August: Will bulls repeat history? 11-yr data decoded")
B-30 mutual fund assets outpace metros again, but growth gap narrows
Individual investor AUM in smaller towns rose 5.2% in H1 2026 against 4.5% in top-30 cities
 "B-30 mutual fund assets outpace metros again, but growth gap narrows")
How reforms transformed D-Street into a world-class capital market
Three decades of reforms, technology and regulation have transformed India's capital markets into one of the world's most efficient, transparent and accessible investment ecosystems
 "How reforms transformed D-Street into a world-class capital market")
Sebi clears NSE settlement in colo, dark-fibre cases ahead of IPO
Market regulator seeks an additional Rs 714.74 crore after an earlier deposit as the exchange clears a key hurdle ahead of its proposed IPO
 "Sebi clears NSE settlement in colo, dark-fibre cases ahead of IPO")
Near-term margin pressure may weigh on Asian Paints despite strong Q1
Strong Q1 margins benefited from inventory gains, but rising raw material costs and elevated crude prices could weigh on profitability in the coming quarters
 "Near-term margin pressure may weigh on Asian Paints despite strong Q1")
Federal Reserve's 'hawkish hold' muddies path for stocks and bonds
The Fed's decision to hold rates while signalling a hawkish stance has heightened uncertainty, leaving investors to navigate volatile stock and bond markets without clear forward guidance
 "Federal Reserve's 'hawkish hold' muddies path for stocks and bonds")
Volume growth to keep Eicher Motors ahead despite margin pressure
Capacity rampup and product launches should help sustain growth despite a higher base
 "Volume growth to keep Eicher Motors ahead despite margin pressure")
After Fed rate pause, experts recommend buying gold, silver on dips
Experts advise investors to avoid aggressive buying and accumulate gold and silver gradually on dips as Fed policy uncertainty keeps precious metal prices volatile
 "After Fed rate pause, experts recommend buying gold, silver on dips")
Veritas Finance files DRHP with Sebi for IPO; plans ₹900 crore issue
Chennai-based NBFC plans a Rs 900 crore fresh issue and an offer for sale of up to 1.28 crore shares to support future lending growth
 "Veritas Finance files DRHP with Sebi for IPO; plans ₹900 crore issue")
Stock Market Close: Sensex up 274 pts, Nifty ends at 24,317; auto, oil & gas shares shine
Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Thursday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap settled 0.35 per cent and 0.56 per cent down, respectively
 "Stock Market Close: Sensex up 274 pts, Nifty ends at 24,317; auto, oil & gas shares shine")
West Asia risks will dictate crude oil price discovery: Kaynat Chainwala
Crude is not trading under normal conditions. Until there is a durable resolution to the conflict, geopolitical risk will continue to dominate price discovery.
 "West Asia risks will dictate crude oil price discovery: Kaynat Chainwala")
Multibagger stock: MTAR Technologies rises 5% after Q1 PAT rockets 364%
MTAR Technologies' profit after tax (PAT) in Q1 FY27 surged 364 per cent Y-o-Y to ₹50.2 crore as against ₹10.8 crore in Q1 FY26.
 "Multibagger stock: MTAR Technologies rises 5% after Q1 PAT rockets 364%")
Mahindra & Mahindra stock gains 4% from day's low post Q1 results
Mahindra & Mahindra on Thursday reported 33.6% YoY growth in consolidated net profit, backed by 26.6% increase in revenue from operations for Q1FY27.
 "Mahindra & Mahindra stock gains 4% from day's low post Q1 results")
Thangamayil Jewellery hits 10% lower band for 2nd day. What's ailing stock?
The company said that despite benign gold prices in the June quarter, volume in gold segments of business was relatively lower, hit by a steep increase in import duty.
 "Thangamayil Jewellery hits 10% lower band for 2nd day. What's ailing stock?")
Maruti Suzuki Q1 preview: 34-35% revenue growth likely; PAT to stay muted
Maruti Suzuki, which manufactures SUVs and modern electric vehicles like the Dzire, Wagon R, and Swift, will post its Q1 FY27 results on Friday, July 31.
 "Maruti Suzuki Q1 preview: 34-35% revenue growth likely; PAT to stay muted")
Sun Pharma, TVS Motor, Nestle, Divis among 11 BSE 500 stocks at new highs
Among others, Manappuram Finance, Marico, Radico Khaitan, Redington, Welspun Corp, Laurus Labs and Sai Life Sciences also touched respective all-time highs in trade on Thursday.
 "Sun Pharma, TVS Motor, Nestle, Divis among 11 BSE 500 stocks at new highs")
Waaree Energies share price slides 6% as Q1 fails to impress Street
Waaree Energies share price: Post Q1 results, JM Financial has reiterated an 'Add' rating with an unchanged target price of ₹3,296.
 "Waaree Energies share price slides 6% as Q1 fails to impress Street")
Adani Ports down 6% in 2 days post Q1 nos; Equirus maintains 'LONG' rating
Adani Ports share price declined 6% in the last two trading sessions after the company reported 10% growth in Q1 net profit. Earlier this month, the stock hit a record high at ₹1,891.
 "Adani Ports down 6% in 2 days post Q1 nos; Equirus maintains 'LONG' rating")
Dabur India share price falls 4% after Q1; brokerage trims target
Dabur India reported a 15 percent year-on-year increase in its consolidated net profit to ₹591 crore
 "Dabur India share price falls 4% after Q1; brokerage trims target")