Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Monday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap ended 0.6 per cent and 0.16 per cent higher, respectively
BSE barometer Sensex lost as much as 690 points or 0.88 per cent to hit the day's low of 77,445. At the same time, the Nifty 50 index briefly slipped below the 24,150 mark.
JSW Steel reported a 113 per cent y-o-y jump in consolidated profit for the first quarter to ₹4,651 crore. The steel giant's revenue increased 9.8 per cent on an annual basis.
PNB Bank reported a jump in standalone profit for the first quarter to ₹5,253 crore on a year-on-year basis. The PSU lender's operating profit rose to ₹7,519 crore for June quarter.
HDFC Bank reported a 5 per cent increase in standalone profit for the first quarter to ₹19,060 crore on a year-on-year basis. Total deposits increased 14.7 per cent Y-o-Y to ₹31.71 trillion
SML Mahindra, UltraTech Cement, Karur Vysya Bank and BlueStone Jewellery among top stocks slated to post their Q1 results today.
The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 803 points or 1.04 per cent to make an intraday high of 77,989.44. The 50-share NSE Nifty made a high of 24,288.90, up 216 points or 0.90 per cent.
Gifty Nifty indicated a flat start as Brent crude remained elevated at around $85.34 per barrel. In the global market Dow Jones and the S&P 500 ended 0.20 per cent and 0.51 per cent lower.
The SMID segment, analysts' caution, is now the most crowded trade in the Indian stock markets.
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.
The renewable energy company's revenue declined to ₹1,590 crore. Meanwhile, net profit rose 69% to ₹54.2 crore from ₹32 crore on a year-on-year basis.
Swiggy shares spiked post company's entry into on-demand LPG delivery via Instamart. Analysts said the HPCL partnership expands Swiggy's quick commerce offerings, expands cross-selling opportunities.
HDFC Bank Q1 result preview: Q1 could be a mixed quarter for the lender, with analysts expecting flat NIMs. Asset quality is likely to remain steady, while loan growth may stay in double digits
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.
ICICI Prudential Life reported strong June quarter performance, with growth in premiums, new business profitability and assets under management.
The downgrade stems from growing near- and medium-term challenges in the solar industry, with the sector entering a consolidation phase, UBS said.
Banking and financial stocks led the market rally on Wednesday, ahead of upcoming Q1FY27 results from major private lenders, including HDFC Bank, Axis Bank and ICICI Bank, due over the weekend.
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.
The Nifty Midcap 50 and Smallcap 50 have gained 21 per cent and 29 per cent thus far in FY27 led by strong gains in BHEL, Laurus Labs, Prestige Estates, Aegis Logistics and Welspun Corp.
Among the Nifty constituents, TCS, Infosys, and HCL Technologies emerged as the top gainers, while Grasim Industries and Tata Steel ended among the top losers.