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IT shares in focus: Nifty IT up 2% ahead of Wipro, Tech Mahindra Q1 results

Gains in IT index were led by large-cap IT stocks, with HCLTech, LTIMindtree and Persistent Systems among the key contributors

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.

Time to buy PSU Banks? Analyst bullish on these 3 stocks; explains why

Rohan Shah, technical analyst at Asit C. Mehta Investment Interrmediates reckons that share prices of Canara Bank, Bank of India and Union Bank of India can appreciate by up to 16 per cent from here.

Jio Financial Q1 today: What to expect & how to trade Reliance group stock?

Jio Financial Q1 today: Analysts largely expect Jio Financial to see continued expansion in its lending and asset management businesses, though some impact on profit is likely.

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.

Monsoon picks up, but market bulls aren't out of the woods yet; here's why

The recent acceleration in rainfall has provided a sentiment lift, but from a fundamental standpoint, it has only partially mitigated D-Street's underlying anxieties.

Weak monsoon raises rural credit risks; cash flow stress likely: ICRA

AM Karthik of ICRA Ltd said that NBFCs slow down disbursements, tighten their credit norms and prioritise collections and loan quality over loan growth when macroeconomic headwinds intensify.

El Niño years: Tractor sales lag; 2-wheelers & FMCG hold up, finds study

Tractor sales, the JM Financial study said, were most sensitive to El Nino conditions, recording weaker sales growth during the La Niña period, which is associated with excess rainfall.

El Niño, weak monsoon cloud tractor, two-wheeler sales; analysts weigh risk

Analysts said the impact of a weak monsoon would depend more on the distribution of rainfall across key agricultural regions rather than the overall national rainfall figure.

Weak monsoon will increase rural gold loan demand: Divya S, Capri Global

Divya S of Capri Global said that a weak monsoon often increases gold loan demand, as rural households monetise jewellery to finance the next crop cycle or bridge working capital gaps.

Stocks to Watch Today: Jio Financial, Wipro, Paytm, HDFC Life & more

Wipro, Tech Mahindra, Jio Financial Services, BHEL and ITC Hotels among the top companies slated to post their April-June quarter earnings today.

Stocks to buy: Ajit Mishra recommends CDSL, Divi's Labs, UltraTech Cement

On the overall market set-up, Ajit Mishra, SVP - Research at Religare Broking reckons to maintain a 'Buy-on-dips' approach, with a preference for relatively stronger stocks across sectors.

Stock Market Close: Sensex rises 130 pts, Nifty ends at 24,078; bank, financials top gainers

Stock Markets LIVE | Wednesday, July 15: The BSE Sensex rose 130.49 points, or 0.17 per cent, to end at 77,185.43, while the NSE Nifty 50 closed 26.45 points, or 0.11 per cent, higher at 24,074.85.

J&K Bank soars 6% as lender to divest PNB MetLife stake; stock up 80% YTD

J&K Bank has proposed to divest 10.25 million equity shares in PNB MetLife India Insurance Company at ₹117.20 apiece, taking the transaction value to ₹120.1 crore.

Gold may hit $5k on easing geopolitical risks: Kaynat Chainwala, Kotak Sec

Gold's near-term direction depends on whether June CPI marks the start of a durable disinflation trend or a temporary pullback driven by energy base effects.

ICICI Pru Life shares jump 5% as Q1 profit rises 28%, margins improve

ICICI Prudential Life reported strong June quarter performance, with growth in premiums, new business profitability and assets under management.

Cashing in! Govt divestment hits 4-year high amid war-led fiscal pressure

The government has mobilised ₹20,274 crore via PSU divestment in FY27, the highest so far since FY23 when it raised ₹35,294 crore.