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TVS, Bajaj, Hero and Ather corner 96% of H1 e2W growth as Ola loses ground

Fada data shows legacy players driving nearly all first-half market growth, while Ather remains the standout among EV-first manufacturers

Bandhan Bank, RBL: Private bank stocks steal a march over PSU peers in FY27

Q1-FY27 numbers, according to Anirudh Garg, fund manager & partner, INVasset PMS, are likely to show soft margins across the board, but private banks will be the first to show the NIM trough is over

Nifty Auto skids 2% on oil spike; analyst says long-term outlook firm

Tube Investments of India, Ashok Leyland were among the major laggards. Both counters fell over 3 per cent as the Brent price surged to $85 per barrel mark, adding pressure on auto stocks.

Power sector: Equirus starts coverage on JSW Energy, Torrent; NTPC top pick

Equirus Securities has assigned a target price of ₹653 for JSW Energy, implying an upside of 15 per cent. Similarly, Torrent Power received a target price of ₹1,515, suggesting over 5 per cent upside

Motilal Oswal sector of the week: NBFCs; L&T Finance, Shriram top picks

India's Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) sector is well positioned for long-term growth, supported by healthier balance sheets, easing macroeconomic headwinds, and an improving funding environment

Q1 results preview: Cement makers build on volumes, hit margin wall

Strong infrastructure demand and a favourable base are expected to drive Q1 FY27 cement volumes, but rising fuel and input costs may weigh on margins despite better realisations

Defence on structural upcycle; Kotak starts coverage on HAL, Mazagon Dock

Kotak Institutional Equities said that defence companies are well-positioned to benefit from rising geopolitical tensions, accelerating modernisation programmes and an expanding export opportunity.

Crude oil spike weighs on OMC stocks; HPCL, IOCL shares fall over 2%

At last check, Brent crude was up 4.09 per cent at $79.12 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude rose 4.10 per cent to $74.33 a barrel.

Retailers likely to report robust Q1 on positive demand sentiment

Brokerage reports state that mass categories performed well during the quarter and the sector was aided by store expansion

NALCO, Hindalco rally up to 4% as aluminium prices rebound

The Nifty Metal index surged 2.5% led by Hindalco, NALCO and Hindustan Copper as aluminium prices rose over 5% from recent lows in July.

For India's travel industry, it's singing in rain season as bookings rise

Hospitality companies bank on year-round demand beyond summer peak

Nifty IT valuation at 20x PE: Is it time to be greedy in IT stocks?

As Nifty IT trades below historical valuations despite record earnings, Apurva Sheth explores whether India's IT sector is nearing a major turnaround opportunity

Q1FY27 aviation preview: Analysts advise watching crude and rupee impact

Q1FY27 aviation preview: Key monitorables, Elara Capital said, are the extent of impact on international operations and rise in fuel/non-fuel costs from lower aircraft utilisation & rupee weakening

BPCL, HPCL, IOCL slip up to 4%; ONGC gains 2% as crude oil prices rise

Thus far in the calendar year 2026, the stock price of HPCL, BPCL and IOC plunged between 17 per cent and 22 per cent, as against a 8.9 per cent decline in BSE Sensex.

Protection biz growth may cushion GST hit for life insurers in Q1

Growth in protection products is expected to offset the impact of GST-related input tax credit changes on life insurers, while lower combined ratios may support non-life insurers' profitability

Nifty Auto up 1% on record June sales; TVS Motor, Bajaj Auto among top bets

According to FADA, the share of electric vehicles in overall two-wheeler sales rose to 10.6 per cent, hitting the double-digit mark for the first time.

Nifty Realty leads sectoral gains, rises 2% intraday; MOFSL's top bets here

Nifty Realty index: MOFSL named Macrotech Developers (Lodha) as its preferred pick among large-cap players and also maintains a positive view on DLF and Godrej Properties

Defence shares Zen, Paras, Dynamatic, Unimech rally up to 6%; here's why

Defence stocks in focus: The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) approved capital acquisition proposals worth about ₹52,000 crore to strengthen the combat capabilities of the armed forces.

Q1 results preview: Banks' earnings may reflect healthy loan growth

Healthy credit growth and treasury gains are expected to lift banks' Q1FY27 profits, while asset quality remains stable despite concerns over the West Asia conflict

Results preview: High base may weigh on developers' Q1 pre-sales

Developers have become selective in launching new projects: Analysts