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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.

United Spirits gains 4% in weak market, nears 52-week high; here's why

United Spirits: The stock price of the breweries & distilleries company quoted higher for the third straight day, surging 6 per cent during the period.

SBI Funds Management stock falls below IPO issue price; down 8% from high

Share price of SBI Funds Management slipped 1 per cent to ₹572.15, falling below its issue price of ₹574 per share, on the BSE in Friday's intra-day deals.

Sensex tanks 900 pts intraday, Nifty at 23650: Why markets fell on Friday?

VK Vijayakumar of Geojit Investments said that the attack on Saudi tankers by the Iran-backed Houthis in the Red Sea is the main reason for the recent sharp spike in oil prices.

HCL Tech rallies 24% from July low; hits 3-month high on huge volume

HCL Tech expects demand to remain resilient as the industry transitions from AI disrupted to AI-native services, driven by ongoing modernization imperatives and AI-led transformation.

F&O strategy: Nandish Shah recommends Bear Spread on Nifty, AB Capital

Here's why Nandish Shah technical research analyst of HDFC Securities recommends a 'Bear Spread' strategy on Nifty and AB Capital

Bank of Baroda Q1 results preview: Profit likely to grow 14%; NIMs may ease

Bank of Baroda will likely report a mixed bag of results for Q1FY27 earnings. The June quarter is expected to register a decline in operating profit