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Swiggy shares rise 5%; why Street likes its latest growth strategy

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 preview: PAT may rise 9% on strong loan growth; NIMs seen flat

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

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

Axis Bank Q1 preview: Strong earnings seen; NIMs, dividend in focus

Axis Bank's results will likely focus on earnings momentum amid pressure on net interest margins. Analysts expect the bank to continue reporting healthy loan growth, supported by corporate lending.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Agri stocks: Analysts stay selective as rain deficit widens; top picks here

Analysts said concerns over agri stocks are justified due to the rainfall deficit, but suggested investors to stay selective rather than avoid the sector altogether.

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.

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.

UBS downgrades Waaree to 'Neutral', cuts target by 30%: 3 reasons why

The downgrade stems from growing near- and medium-term challenges in the solar industry, with the sector entering a consolidation phase, UBS said.

Bank, Financial shares shine; Shriram Fin, IndusInd, Union Bk jump up to 3%

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.

Groww rallies 8% after Q1 profit jumps 94%; analyst sees up to 27% upside

Groww share price target: Rajesh Palviya said that looking at the business volumes and traction on its platform, the stock has potential to extend the rally from current levels and move towards ₹260

BESS market enters reset phase; Ambit prefers NTPC, sees 16% upside

Ambit Capital sees the BESS market entering a reset phase, citing rising costs, aggressive bids, project delays, and battery life-cycle uncertainties as key challenges for utilities.

Tata Elxsi falls 6% post Q1, brokerages bearish, see up to 16% downside

The company reported net profit of Rs 170.6 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, marking a growth of 18.2 per cent year-on-year.