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July records $4.1 billion in PE/VC investments; exit value falls 83%

PE/VC investments rose 3 per cent YoY and 52 per cent sequentially to $4.1 billion in July, while exits fell 83 per cent YoY to $1.6 billion, IVCA-EY data shows

Stock Market Close: Sensex falls 307 pts, Nifty settles at 24,080; metal, realty, IT shares weigh

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Monday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap was up 0.24 per cent while the Nifty SmallCap fell 0.74 per cent

FMCG stocks HUL, ITC, Dabur, Emami, Godrej Consumer hit 52-week lows

In the past month, the BSE FMCG index underperformed the market by falling 3.3 per cent, compared to a 1.5 per cent fall in the BSE Sensex.

Gold, silver ETFs off day's low, still down 4% amid hawkish Fed stance

In the spot market, gold prices declined around 1.22 per cent to ₹1,54,940 per 10 grams. Meanwhile, silver futures fell 0.5 per cent to ₹2,40,011 per kg.

Paytm, TaMo: Emkay picks 15 stocks as high US yields reshape India strategy

Low-growth companies will not find favour, and better visibility of stronger growth over the medium term becomes a prerequisite to lure global investors, said Emkay.

Sugar stocks rebound; Balrampur, Shree Renuka, Triveni rally up to 13%

Share price of Balrampur Chini Mills, one of the largest sugar producers in India, surged 13% to ₹738 on the BSE on the back of three-fold jump in the average trading volume.

Jefferies, Nomura: Brokerages on Sashi Jagdishan's decision to exit HDFC Bank

"Jagdishan's decision is incrementally positive as it removes one binary uncertainty," analysts at Nomura said in a note post the development.

MSCI rejig: Laurus, Lenskart among 4 stocks set for $1.5 bn inflows

The MSCI Standard Index will see four additions, Adani Energy Solutions, Billionbrains Garage Ventures, Laurus Labs, and Lenskart Solutions.

Nifty Media index tanks 4.5%; Zee Entertainment, Network18 plunge up to 14%

Sun TV Network hit a new 52-week low of ₹458.60, down 3.3%; Saregama India and Prime Focus were down 4% and 3%, respectively, in Monday's intra-day trade.

Nifty IT tanks 2%; Infosys, Wipro top losers: What's behind the weakness?

So far this month, the IT index remains unchanged. In July, it recorded its best gain in six months following a 17 per cent rise.

HDFC Bank tests 100-MMA for first time ever; tech analysts decode move

HDFC Bank stock is testing its 100-month moving average - an eight-year mean - for the first time in its 30-year history; the ₹700-mark is key support to watch, says technical analyst, Drumil Vithlani

Ather Energy rallies 14% in 2 days; what's driving stock to record highs?

In the past six months, Ather Energy's market price zoomed 136% and it skyrocketed 297% from its 52-week low of ₹422 touched on August 29, 2025.

ZEEL tanks 15% as Chandra's insolvency resolution plan faces fresh hurdle

ZEEL share price: Lenders have questioned the voting process and also the eligibility of certain creditors who were instrumental in pushing through Subhash Chandra's repayment plan.

Ashoka Buildcon shares rally 13% on bagging ₹602-crore order from RVNL

Despite today's sharp rise, Ashoka Buildcon's share price remains 40 per cent below its 52-week high of ₹214.35 scaled in November last year.

Lenskart up 3% ahead of MSCI rejig; Nomura calls it a generational stock

The changes are closely watched by investors as MSCI indices are tracked by global institutional and passive funds, potentially triggering portfolio rebalancing and changes in stock-specific flows.

Augmont Enterprises shares make a strong market debut, list at 22% premium

Augmont Enterprises shares listed at ₹956 on the BSE, a premium of 21.32 per cent against the offer price of ₹168. Meanwhile, on the National Stock Exchange, debuted at ₹961, up 21.95 per cent.

Why has HDFC Bank stock rallied over 2% in Monday's trade? Analysts take

Analysts at Jefferies believe that uncertainty can drag EPS & valuations, but after a 27% fall year-to-date at 1.5x PB, the risk-reward for HDFC Bank stock seems balanced.

HDFC Bank: DIIs, public investors keep faith even as stock underperforms

Analysts said that the rise in DIIs' stake in HDFC Bank was backed by sustained buying from mutual funds. The overall MF holdings increased to 26.5% in June 2026, from 22.5% in the Sept 2025 quarter

Asian shares slide as US-Iran fighting lifts oil; rate hike bets rise

Asian stocks fell as renewed US-Iran fighting pushed Brent crude above $90 a barrel, while hawkish Fed signals lifted bets on a September rate hike

Dollar holds near two-week high as bets rise on September Fed rate hike

The dollar held firm near a two-week high after Kevin Warsh's hawkish remarks lifted expectations of a September rate hike, while the yen slipped below 160 per dollar