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AU SFB gains 5% after Q1 profit jumps 37%; JM Financial upgrades to 'Buy'

Analysts at JM Financial upgraded the stock to 'Buy' from 'Add', while retaining the valuation multiple of 3.1x FY28 estimated price-to-book value

Dr Lal Path jumps 8% to 52-week high on Q1 beat; up to 25% upside on cards

Dr Lal PathLabs' share price jumped 8 per cent to a fresh 52-week high of ₹1,893.65 on the BSE today. The company has posted a better-than-expected Q1 show, prompting analysts to raise target prices.

Laurus Labs rallies 4%, up 55% in 5 months; brokerages see more upside

The stock price of Laurus Labs hit a new high of ₹1,662.45 in intra-day deals on Monday; the stock has zoomed 176% in the past 14 months from levels of ₹601.75 on May 27, 2025.

IDFC First Bank jumps 9% to hit 52-wk high as Q1 PAT doubles; time to buy?

IDFC First Bank share price today: For the first quarter, IDFC First Bank reported its highest-ever quarterly PAT of ₹1,075 crore, up 132.4 per cent Y-o-Y.

Infosys falls 2% post Q1; analysts cautious on guidance cut, trim targets

Infosys reported a 12.2 per cent increase in net profit for the first quarter to ₹7,769 crore on a year-on-year basis. Revenue for the quarter was up 14 per cent to ₹48,211 crore.

Cipla shares rise 3.5% after Q1; brokerages cautious, trim target

Cipla reported a 39.2 per cent fall in net profit for the first quarter to ₹789.05 crore on a year-on-year basis. Revenue for the quarter was up at ₹7,119.28 crore

Swiggy skids 7% on foreign ownership cap; what it means for investors

The company's move is aimed at allowing Instamart to directly own inventory and improve margins and it will be put to shareholders for approval at the AGM on August 18.

United Spirits gains 4% in weak market, nears 52-week high; here's why

United Spirits: The stock price of the breweries & distilleries company quoted higher for the third straight day, surging 6 per cent during the period.

SBI Funds Management stock falls below IPO issue price; down 8% from high

Share price of SBI Funds Management slipped 1 per cent to ₹572.15, falling below its issue price of ₹574 per share, on the BSE in Friday's intra-day deals.

HCL Tech rallies 24% from July low; hits 3-month high on huge volume

HCL Tech expects demand to remain resilient as the industry transitions from AI disrupted to AI-native services, driven by ongoing modernization imperatives and AI-led transformation.

IndiGo sheds 3% on ₹238-cr Q1 loss, but brokerages stay bullish; here's why

IndiGo share price: Despite of a headline miss in Q1 earnings, analysts believe that IndiGo's structural story remains intact, prompting them to retain their ratings on the stock.

Caliber Mining shares list at 18% premium; should you book profit or hold?

The stock made a stronger-than-expected market debut, listing at ₹504 on the BSE, a premium of ₹80, or 18.87 per cent, over its issue price of ₹424 per share

Tanla Platforms shares zoom 17% after Q1; PAT rises 20%, revenue up 18%

For the April-June quarter of FY2027, Tanla Platforms has reported a 20.1 per cent Y-o-Y increase in its profit at ₹142.16 crore. Its revenue grew by 17.8 per cent Y-o-Y to ₹1,226 crore in the quarter

2W stocks: Bajaj Auto, TVS at 52-wk highs; Eicher, HeroMoto rally up to 4%

Despite geopolitical headwinds, the Indian 2W industry entered FY27 on an optimistic footing, supported by continued strength in retail demand, said Hero MotoCorp.

HPCL drops 5% on first loss in 14 quarters on crude spike: Buy, sell, hold?

The state-owned refiner's Q1FY27 results came under pressure due to a net loss of ₹12,264 crore in Q1FY27, compared to a profit of ₹4,110 crore in Q1FY26.

HEG rallies 12% on healthy Q1 results; should you buy, hold or sell?

ICICI Securities remains constructive on HEG over the long term, supported by the global transition to EAF-based steelmaking and its entry into the graphite anode market with end application in EV.

MOFSL reiterates 'Buy' on Sunteck Realty post Q1 results; sees 69% upside

The brokerage expects growth in collections and healthy cash flows to support business development while keeping leverage at healthy levels over the coming years

Dr Reddy's Labs shares tank 9% to 52-week low after Q1 show. Time to sell?

Brokerages largely remain bearish on Dr Reddy's Labs shares following the Q1 earnings show.

IndusInd Bank falls 6% post Q1; analysts stay bullish, see up to 13% upside

IndusInd Bank has posted a 72 per cent jump in its consolidated profit to ₹1,037.05 crore for Q1, and guided towards a stronger profit show going ahead.

Gandhar Oil zooms 20% on heavy volume; Lubricant stocks see frenzied buying

Thus far in 2026, the stock price of Gandhar Oil Refinery zoomed 84%, while Savita Oil Technologies and Panama Petrochem soared 74% and 64%, respectively, against a 10% decline in the BSE Sensex.