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DCB Bank soars 10% on huge volume, nears 52-week high post Q1 results

The average trading volume at the DCB Bank counter jumped nearly 10-fold with a combined 6.8 million equity shares changing hands on the NSE and BSE till 09:52 AM on Monday.

Pharma top bet for H2-CY2026; be selective in banks, defence: Ajit Mishra

On the broader market outlook, Ajit Mishra, SVP-Research of Religare Broking says the Nifty remains in consolidation mode, with key support at 23,600. On the upside, bullish pivot stands at 24,600.

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.

L&T Q1 preview: Slower execution to keep revenue flat; profit may rise 12%

Analysts have projected modest revenue growth and pressure on operating performance for L&T due to West Asia-related execution challenges.

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.

HUL Q1 preview: PAT may rise by 10%; volume growth to aid topline

HUL Q1 earnings preview: Analysts expect Hindustan Unilever's revenue to increase by 7-10 per cent, on the back of 5-7 per cent volume growth. PAT may rise by 10 per cent in the first quarter.

Stocks to Watch today: BEL, IDFC First Bank, BoB, Coal India, AU SFB, SAIL

Stocks to watch today: BEL, IDFC First Bank, BoB, Coal India, AU Small Finance Bank, SAIL, Maruti Suzuki, Tata Power, Allied Blenders, Jindal Steel, NTPC, ONGC and more will be focus today.

Stocks to buy: Titan among 3 stock ideas for solid returns in short term

Stocks to buy: Aakash Shah of Choice Equity Broking recommends buying Shipping Corporation, Titan and Apollo Hospitals for solid returns in the near term.

Nifty outlook fragile; Action Construction, GAEL top picks, says Angel One

From a technical perspective, the Nifty 50 witnessed a decisive breakdown, with persistent selling pressure throughout the week dragging the index toward a critical support zone, said Osho Krishnan.

Market Close: Sensex falls for 5th straight day, Nifty below 23,800 on escalating West Asia tensions

Stock Market Highlights on Friday, July 23, 2026: The Nifty50 and the Sensex posted the worst week since March 13 as high oil prices due to West Asia tension weighed

Dr Lal PathLabs jumps 5% after Q1 PAT surges 21%; ₹5 dividend declared

Dr Lal PathLabs' consolidated net profit grew by 21.4 per cent Y-o-Y to ₹170 crore in Q1 of FY27.

Coal India Q1 Preview: Weak offtake, higher costs to hit PAT; dividend eyed

Brokerages Axis Direct and Kotak Institutional Equities (KIE) expect a decline in the company's Q1 profit even as Motilal Oswal Financial Services (MOFSL) sees single-digit growth.

Laurus Labs stock jumps 2%, hits new high on 125% surge in Q1 profit

Laurus Labs on Friday reported a 124.7% YoY surge in Q1 consolidated net profit at ₹361.99 crore, backed by 28.8% growth in total income. The stock has nearly doubled in the last one year.

Coforge shares gain 3% on bagging $230-mn AI transformation deal in Europe

The buying interest in the stock came after the company announced a five-year contract worth over $230 million for an AI-led transformation engagement with a major client in Europe

Red Sea, Hormuz risks may push Brent to $120: Mohammed Imran, Mirae Asset

For investors and corporates, the prudent strategy is to treat oil not as a one-directional price trade but as a geopolitical volatility asset

Acutaas Chemicals drops 7% despite 70% jump in Q1 PAT; stock up 180% in 1yr

Acutaas Chemicals is a leading global manufacturer of advanced pharmaceutical intermediates and speciality chemicals. Its shares have zoomed 180 per cent in the past one year.

Indosolar shares locked in 5% lower circuit after weak Q1FY27 earnings

The stock fell 5 per cent to hit its lower circuit limit of ₹352.65 on the NSE during the intraday session. Trading in the stock was subsequently halted after it locked at the lower circuit.

Apar Industries zooms over 9% on reporting 78% surge in Q1 PAT

Apar Industries Q1 consolidated net profit surged 78% YoY to ₹467.45 crore, aided by 29% revenue growth.

Motilal Oswal shares dive 11% despite 10% rise in Q1 profit; AUM tops ₹2trn

Motilal Oswal Financial Services has reported a consolidated net profit of ₹1,273.7 crore in Q1 of FY27 as against a loss of ₹219 crore in Q4FY26. On a Y-o-Y basis, the profit was up 25%.

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.