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Nifty Midcap 100, Smallcap 100 indices down nearly 1% in firm market

At 01:59 PM on Friday, the Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 indices were down 0.6 per cent each, as against 0.7 per cent rise in the Nifty 50 index.

Laser Power extends post-listing rally, jumps 10% on institutional buying

According to NSE data, several institutional investors bought shares of Laser Power & Infra through open-market transactions after its listing on Thursday.

Nifty IT index up 12% in July; HCL Tech, TechM gain 20% from 52-week lows

However, despite recovery from lows, the Nifty IT index underperformed the market by falling 22 per cent, as against a 7.2 per cent decline in the Nifty 50 thus far in CY2026.

Polycab India extends fall, down 5% in two days post Q1 results

Polycab India traded with a loss of 4% on Friday despite reported upbeat Q1 earnings. Analysts at JM Financial maintain a 'Buy', while Equirus assign an 'Add' rating on the stock.

TechM jumps 3%, turns top Sensex gainer after Q1 beat: More upside ahead?

Brokerages said that TechM's Q1 revenue and margins exceeded estimates, and strong deal TCV provides strong revenue visibility.

Jio Financial share price zooms 6% after robust Q1 show: Time to buy?

Jio Financial share price remains 16.44 per cent lower for the year so far - set for its worst annual performance since listing in 2023, shows data.

Reliance gains 2% ahead of Q1 results; should you buy, hold or sell?

Thus far in the calendar year 2026, RIL underperformed the market by falling 16 per cent, as compared to 8.7 per cent decline in the BSE Sensex.

Tyre stocks skid; Ceat crashes over 9% as Q1 profit sinks 96%

Ceat stock plunged to a low of ₹3,471 on the NSE after the company's consolidated net profit dropped by 96.4 per cent to ₹4 crore owing to forex losses.

BHEL hits all-time high; zooms 86% from April low on FPI buying, strong Q1

Analysts at ICICI Securities have a 'Buy' rating on BHEL stock with a fair value of ₹575 as they expect revenue and PAT to grow at a CAGR of 30.5 per cent and 90 per cent over FY26-FY28E.

Wipro shares slip 2.5% after Q1 miss; brokerages flag weak growth outlook

Wipro's net profit in the first quarter rose less than a per cent to ₹3,325 crore, compared to a year earlier even as revenue rose 10.6 per cent to ₹24,480 crore.

Unimech Aerospace up 9%, hits 52-week high; Motilal Oswal initiates 'Buy'

Unimech Aerospace stock hit a 52-week high at ₹1,308, and has bounced back 88 per cent from its 52-week low of ₹695.05 hit on March 30, 2026.

ABB India soars 10%, hits 52-week high on strong earnings by parent company

Thus far in the calendar year 2026, ABB India has outperformed the market by surging 53 per cent, as compared to 9 per cent decline in the BSE Sensex.

Biocon gains 3%, stock nears record high; should you buy, hold or sell?

Biocon received approval from the European Medicines Agency (EMA) for a new drug product fill finish line for Semglee (insulin glargine) at its insulin manufacturing facility in Malaysia.

MRPL soars 13% on strong Q1 result; analyst suggests buying on breakout

As per NSE data, MRPL shares have outperformed the Nifty 50 index over the past year, having gained 19.24 per cent.

Emmvee Photovoltaic zooms 110% from March low; what's driving stock?

Share price of Emmvee Photovoltaic Power hit a new high of ₹371.45, surging 10% in Thursday's intra-day deals after reporting over 100% growth in Q1 net profit.

HDFC AMC shares slip 5% despite Q1 earnings beat; buy, sell or hold?

HDFC AMC has reported 12% Y-o-Y growth in consolidated PAT at ₹837.13 crore for Q1. Its revenue from operations grew by 13.6% Y-o-Y to ₹1,099.72 crore, while AUM stood at ₹9.35 trillion.

ICICI Lombard shares crash 15% after Q1 show. What should investors do?

ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company's share price crashed 15 per cent after sharp decline in profit and increased COR.

HDFC Life slips nearly 2% despite Q1 beat; brokerages remain cautious

HDFC Life Insurance shares fell despite reporting a strong June quarter, with net profit rising 12 per cent year-on-year and premium income growing 14 per cent.

Laser Power shares list at 26% premium; should you hold or book profit?

Laser Power share price: Shivani Nyati of Swastika Investmart has advised existing shareholders to stay invested for the medium to long term, while suggesting fresh accumulation on dips.

Cement sector stocks log solid gains; Nuvoco Vistas up 26% in 2 days

Looking beyond the Q1, analysts expect domestic cement demand to grow at a healthy 6-8 per cent CAGR over FY27-FY29, driven by sustained public infra investments and housing demand.