Technical analysts flag that Nifty ranged between 23,600-24,600 after the initial rally in FY27; however, select momentum indicators show improvement for the BSE, NSE benchmark indices on charts.
Tata Steel reported an 11.6 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) increase in consolidated net profit to ₹2,318.35 crore in the first quarter of 2026-27.
ITC stock: Analysts believe Sanjiv Puri's AGM commentary on the FMCG business has the potential to revive sentiment around the stock, but the real benefits will be visible over the medium to long-term
Among sectoral indices, the BSE IT surged 16% followed by Consumer Durables (9%), Realty (8%) and Auto (6%). On the flip side, Capital Goods and Power indices declined 7% and 6%, respectively.
Stocks to watch today: Tata Steel, Tata Power, ITC, Sun Pharma, Swiggy, IOCL, IRFC, Maruti Suzuki, Bajaj Finance, JBM Auto, LIC Housing Finance, Hyundai Motor, among others, will be in focus today
In the last 11 years, the Sensex has ended August higher 6 times, with an average gain of 3.42 per cent, and lower 5 times, with an average decline of 2.71 per cent.
Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Thursday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap settled 0.35 per cent and 0.56 per cent down, respectively
MTAR Technologies' profit after tax (PAT) in Q1 FY27 surged 364 per cent Y-o-Y to ₹50.2 crore as against ₹10.8 crore in Q1 FY26.
Among others, Manappuram Finance, Marico, Radico Khaitan, Redington, Welspun Corp, Laurus Labs and Sai Life Sciences also touched respective all-time highs in trade on Thursday.
Waaree Energies share price: Post Q1 results, JM Financial has reiterated an 'Add' rating with an unchanged target price of ₹3,296.
Dabur India reported a 15 percent year-on-year increase in its consolidated net profit to ₹591 crore
SML Mahindra's board on Wednesday approved the acquisition of the Mahindra Truck and Bus Division from parent Mahindra & Mahindra.
Analysts say that the high double-digit volume growth for the quarter was a positive surprise and reinforced the company's dominant position in the global off-highway segment.
Shares of the IT solutions provider listed at ₹136.30 on the NSE, a premium of ₹9, or 7 per cent, over the issue price of ₹127 per share.
Analysts said long-term investors may consider holding Lohia Corp shares post listing, citing its strong market leadership and favourable industry dynamics that could drive sustained value creation.
Syngene International has reported a consolidated net loss of ₹9 crore in Q1 FY27, as against a net profit of ₹86.7 crore in the corresponding quarter previous fiscal.
Stocks to watch today: Bajaj Finance, Vedanta Ltd, Tata Steel, Bajaj Housing Finance, Dabur India, PNB, RCF, IRFC, Torrent Pharma, Vedanta Power, Waaree Energies, among others, will be in focus today.
Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Wednesday: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap settled 0.82 per cent and 1.48 per cent higher, respectively
Shares of Indo-MIM, Xtranet Technologies, and Lohia Corp are set to debut on the bourses on Thursday (July 30) at 10 AM. The latest GMP indicates a positive listing for all three mainboard IPOs.
Kalyan Jewellers share price hit a 52-week high of ₹634.20 after a gap of over 11 months, surpassing its previous record of ₹615.65 touched on August 8, 2025.