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HPCL, BPCL, IOC shares rise 3% as crude oil prices drop sharply to $90

Easing geopolitical tensions in West Asia and a sharp fall in crude oil prices lifted sentiment for oil marketing companies.

Eternal, Swiggy up over 5% on huge volume; what's driving platform stocks?

Thus far in July 2026, the market price of Eternal and Swiggy outperformed the market, gaining 12 per cent and 11 per cent, respectively.

Newly listed Caliber Mining extends rally; up 45% from issue price

Share price of Caliber Mining and Logistics soared 17% to ₹616 on the BSE in intra-day deals, zooming 45% against its issue price of ₹424 per share in two days post-listing.

Mphasis shares rise 3% after in-line Q1; Nomura keeps Buy, sees 12% upside

Mphasis' Q1FY27 performance showed steady revenue growth, led by strong traction in its TMT business, though margin pressures weighed on profitability.

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.

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.

Laurus Labs rallies 4%, up 55% in 5 months; brokerages see more upside

The stock price of Laurus Labs hit a new high of ₹1,662.45 in intra-day deals on Monday; the stock has zoomed 176% in the past 14 months from levels of ₹601.75 on May 27, 2025.

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.

Oil prices, US Fed rate decision likely to drive markets this week

Developments around the West Asia conflict, crude oil prices and the US Fed interest rate decision would be the key drivers for market movement this week, analysts said. Besides, quarterly earnings would drive sentiments in the market, they added. "Developments surrounding the US-Iran conflict, shipping activity through the Strait of Hormuz, and movements in crude oil prices will remain key drivers of global risk sentiment. In addition, investors will closely monitor the US Federal Reserve's policy meeting, where interest rate guidance and commentary on inflation will be critical for global markets," Ajit Mishra SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd, said. On the domestic front, market participants will track June Industrial Production (IIP) data, he added. Major companies reporting earnings this week include Coal India, BEL, Larsen & Toubro, Hindustan Unilever, Adani Enterprises, Asian Paints, Adani Ports, Bajaj Finance, Mahindra & Mahindra, Tata Steel, Maruti Suzuki, ITC, and

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.

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.

Cipla shares rise 3.5% after Q1; brokerages cautious, trim target

Cipla reported a 39.2 per cent fall in net profit for the first quarter to ₹789.05 crore on a year-on-year basis. Revenue for the quarter was up at ₹7,119.28 crore

Sri Lotus Developers zooms 29% in 4 days; what's driving realty stock?

In a recent clarification to the stock exchanges, Sri Lotus Developers said the increase in the trading volume of the company's equity shares appears to be purely market driven.

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.

Silver may stay in $54-61 range in near term amid oil swings, rate concerns

Praveen Singh, Head of Commodities at Mirae Asset Sharekhan, said oil prices fuelled inflation concerns and increased expectations of higher interest rates.